Installations and Commissioning Engineer

DCS Scaffolding; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Greater London seeks an experienced Installation and Commissioning Engineer. This permanent, full-time role offers a salary up to £50,000 plus bonuses and benefits. Key responsibilities include installing and commissioning access control and CCTV systems, ensuring high-quality workmanship on commercial sites. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of relevant experience, a valid ECS card, and strong knowledge of UK compliance standards. Enjoy a site-based role with no travel required and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Fully covered travel card

Call-out rota with additional pay

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as a Security or Access Control Engineer.
• Valid ECS card is required.
• Strong knowledge of UK compliance requirements and British Standards.

Responsibilities

• Install, service, fault-find, and commission access control and CCTV systems.
• Carry out first and second fix works to a high professional standard.
• Work safely and effectively on live commercial construction sites.

Skills

Security Engineering

Access Control Systems

CCTV Systems

Attention to Detail

Tools

Gallagher

Paxton

Hikvision

Avigilon

Job description

Installation and Commissioning Engineer

Up to £50,000 + bonus + benefits

London (Site-based)

Permanent | Full-time

We’re recruiting for an experienced Senior Security Engineer to join one of our clients on a permanent basis, working on high-profile commercial projects across Central London.

You’ll be trusted to focus on engineering excellence, play a key role in the successful delivery of well-scoped security projects!

Key Responsibilities

• Install, service, fault-find, and commission access control and CCTV systems
• Carry out first and second fix works to a high professional standard
• Test, commission, and complete system handovers with full documentation
• Work safely and effectively on live commercial construction sites
• Liaise professionally with clients, consultants, and site teams
• Deliver consistently high-quality workmanship across all installations

Key Skills & Experience

• 10+ years’ experience as a Security or Access Control Engineer
• Valid ECS card
• Strong knowledge of UK compliance requirements and British Standards
• Proven experience installing and commissioning access control systems (Gallagher, Paxton)
• Proven experience installing and commissioning CCTV systems (Hikvision, Avigilon)
• Confident across installation, servicing, fault-finding, and commissioning
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality

Desirable Certifications

• SSSTS
• IPAF
• PASMA

What you get in return

• Salary up to £50,000 per annum
• Bonus scheme
• Site-based role in Central London (no driving required)
• Travel card fully covered
• Call-out rota with additional pay

This company is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Interested?

Please submit your CV to Meg Kewley at DCS Recruitment via the link provided.

Alternatively, email me at or call 0161 212 2308.