Lead Safety & Security Installation Engineer - Manchester
Overview:
North builds stronger networks and creates smarter places. Our intelligent technology solutions and robust network infrastructures transform the way people, places, and organisations work. And we focus our expertise on working in three specialist sectors: public services, enterprise & data centres, and defence & justice.
Our people are industrious and inventive. We collaborate closely with our clients to understand their unique needs and challenges and take pride in delivering impactful solutions that make their environments better connected, simpler to manage, safer to be in, and more efficient to run.
The work we do at North is pioneering and fun. We build meaningfully, we think bigger, and we always advance. Our diverse range of customers and services make every day different. We always look at things from the customer’s point of view. Our values are know your craft, know your colleagues, know your customers and know how to connect.At North, we know and value the power of connecting people, skills and technologies in new and exciting ways.
Responsibilities:
Description of Role
We are seeking an experienced Physical Security Engineer with strong structured cabling skills to join our delivery team supporting projects across the UK and EMEA. In this hands-on role, you will be responsible for the full delivery cycle — from infrastructure cabling through to the installation, configuration, and commissioning of access control, CCTV, and intrusion detection systems.
You’ll work across data centres, campuses, and critical infrastructure sites, helping ensure that projects are delivered on time, to specification, and to the highest quality standards.
Qualifications:
For development purposes the following knowledge, skills and experience are required.- Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver physical security projects across the UK and EMEA — including structured cabling, containment, and system installation.
- Install and terminate structured cabling (Cat6A, fibre optic) to TIA/EIA standards.
- Install, configure, and commission security systems: Access Control, CCTV, and Intrusion Detection.
- Test, troubleshoot, and rectify technical issues on-site during delivery.
- Complete project documentation: test results, commissioning reports, as-builts, and handover packs.
- Ensure installations comply with technical and regulatory standards (e.g., CPNI, GDPR, cabling standards).
- Liaise with clients, subcontractors, and project managers to ensure smooth project execution.
- Support health & safety compliance on client sites.
- - Qualifications & Experience:
- 3-5 years’ experience delivering physical security projects (access control, CCTV, IDS).
- Proven structured cabling experience — including installation, termination, and testing of copper and fibre systems.
- Strong knowledge of physical security systems (e.g., Lenel, Genetec, Milestone, Avigilon, Honeywell etc).
- Good understanding of IP networking as it relates to physical security (PoE, VLANs, addressing).
- Comfortable working on live sites across data centres, corporate campuses, and critical infrastructure environments.
- Willingness to travel across the UK and EMEA as project demands require.
- Industry certifications (e.g., Lenel, Genetec, Milestone, structured cabling certifications) are a plus.
- Full driving license and Passport required.
North rewards employees with a competitive market salary and an excellent benefits package and offers fantastic opportunities for progression throughout the company. Further details of package on offer will be discussed at application stage. North is an equals opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.