Southern Security Engineer

• Acting as the lead and most senior engineer for the southern region
• Full responsibility for service, maintenance, and small works
• Fault-finding, minor upgrades, and system improvements

Lead Security Engineer - High Security Clearance ClientLocation: Luton to ReadingSalary: Up to £45,000 + packageI am working with a well-established, northern-based security systems company who are looking to appoint a Lead Security Engineer to take full ownership of their southern region, supporting a high-security clearance client.Although the business is headquartered in the North, this role gives you responsibility and autonomy in the South. You will be the senior engineer on the patch, managing your own diary, planning your workload, and operating with no micromanagement.The role is focused on service and small works, covering a defined area between Luton and Reading, with no regular London work. Travel into London is limited to 2-3 visits per year to service the client's head office.The role will include:

• Acting as the lead and most senior engineer for the southern region
• Full responsibility for service, maintenance, and small works
• Working on CCTV, intruder alarms, and access control systems
• Fault-finding, minor upgrades, and system improvements
• Being the trusted technical point of contact for a high-security client

This role would suit an engineer who:

• Has strong experience in service and small works
• Is confident across CCTV, intruder alarms, and access control
• Has worked in secure or high-compliance environments
• Is comfortable working independently and taking ownership of their workload
• Holds a full UK driving licence
• Either holds, or is eligible to obtain, high-level security clearance

What's on offer:

• Salary up to £45,000 depending on experience
• Clearly defined patch with minimal London travel
• High level of trust, autonomy, and control over your own diary
• Long-term, stable role with a respected northern-based employer

If you're a Security Engineer who values autonomy, responsibility, and a well-defined regional role without constant oversight, this is well worth a confidential conversation.