Commissioning Engineer

Location: London & South East
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £50,000 to £60,000 Basic + Overtime + Travel Time + Excellent Benefits

• Lead commissioning on enterprise-level security systems across mission-critical environments

• Work with cutting-edge CCTV, access control and intruder alarm integration platforms

• Paid overtime, travel time and company vehicle or allowance included

• Ongoing manufacturer training and genuine career progression opportunities

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and private healthcare

Our client, a leading security integrator across London and the South East, is seeking an experienced Commissioning Engineer to join their growing team. You’ll take ownership of technically challenging projects in high-security environments, working with enterprise clients to deliver integrated security solutions. If you have hands-on experience commissioning security systems and strong networking knowledge, this is an excellent opportunity to advance your career with a company that values technical expertise.

Position Overview

You’ll play a key role in delivering complex security system commissioning across enterprise and critical infrastructure environments. Your work will directly impact how organisations protect their most sensitive assets and operations. You’ll manage the final stages of major projects, ensuring systems integrate seamlessly with customer networks, perform optimally and meet exacting security standards before handover to clients.

Responsibilities

• Commission integrated security systems including enterprise CCTV, access control and intruder alarm platforms across high-security environments

• Test and optimise security systems to ensure they meet technical specifications and customer requirements

• Integrate security platforms with customer networks, managing compatibility and performance across complex IT infrastructure

• Conduct technical fault-finding and system diagnostics to resolve issues before project completion

• Deliver client-facing commissioning support, including system handover, training and technical guidance

• Support project delivery teams through final commissioning stages, ensuring projects close on schedule

• Document commissioning activities and maintain detailed technical records for audit and compliance purposes

Requirements

• Proven experience commissioning, installing or supporting integrated security systems

• Strong understanding of IP-based CCTV and access control systems

• Solid networking knowledge including TCP/IP, switching, routing and network infrastructure

• Ability to integrate security systems onto customer networks securely and effectively

• Excellent customer-facing communication skills and ability to explain technical concepts clearly

• Full UK Driving Licence

• Desirable: experience with LenelS2, Genetec, Gallagher, C Cure, Milestone, Avigilon or Axis systems (training provided for engineers with strong technical foundations)

Company Overview

Our client is a well-established security integrator recognised for delivering enterprise and high-security solutions across the South East. They specialise in technically demanding projects within critical infrastructure and sensitive environments where precision and reliability are non-negotiable. The organisation has built its reputation on technical excellence, investing in their team’s development and fostering a culture where skilled engineers are valued and supported to grow. They work on projects that matter, combining complex system integration with genuine client partnerships.

Benefits

• Paid overtime and travel time

• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance

• Private healthcare

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

• Ongoing manufacturer training and professional development

• Clear career progression pathways within a growing organisation

Alongside this generous package, you’ll join a team that genuinely values technical expertise and invests in your development. You’ll work on projects that challenge and engage you, collaborating with experienced professionals who are committed to delivering excellence in high-security environments.

How to Apply

Interested in learning more? Get in touch or apply today – we’d love to hear from you.