Lead Design Engineer

Johnson Controls Inc.; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security solutions provider in Birmingham is seeking a Lead Design Engineer specialized in CCTV and Access Control systems. This role involves designing advanced security systems, supporting sales teams with technical expertise, and producing detailed schematics. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in the security industry and knowledge of relevant technologies. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits focused on work-life balance and career development.

Benefits

Mental health support

Career development programs

Discounts on smart home products

Qualifications

• Proven experience in the Security industry, specifically with CCTV systems and Access Control.
• Strong knowledge of IP and analogue CCTV components.
• Familiarity with leading VMS and ACS platforms such as C-Cure, Lenel, Genetec, and Synergy.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver advanced CCTV and Access Control systems.
• Support sales teams with technical input and conduct site surveys.
• Produce detailed schematics, parts lists, specifications, and layouts.

Skills

Proven experience in Security industry

Knowledge of IP and analogue CCTV components

Access Control systems expertise

IP networking

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Excellent communication skills

Project management skills

Tools

C-Cure

Lenel

Genetec

Synergy

Job description

.## **Lead Design Engineer – Security Systems (Cambridge)**## **Industry:** Security Systems | CCTV | Access Control**What you will do**### **How you will do it**As a **Lead Design Engineer**, you will:* Design and deliver advanced CCTV and Access Control systems, including new builds and system upgrades.* Support sales teams with technical input, conduct site surveys, and participate in system acceptance testing.* Produce detailed schematics, parts lists, specifications, schedules, and wiring/equipment layouts.* Perform technical calculations (e.g., network bandwidth, power, heat dissipation) and ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations.* Collaborate with commissioning engineers and other stakeholders to ensure seamless system setup—whether remotely, in-office, or on-site.### **What we look for*** Proven experience in the **Security industry**, specifically with **CCTV systems** and **Access Control**.* Strong knowledge of: + IP and analogue CCTV components + Access Control systems + IP networking, copper, fibre, and wireless communications + PC server/client architecture* Familiarity with leading VMS and ACS platforms such as **C-Cure, Lenel, Genetec, and Synergy**.* Bonus: Experience with Intruder, BMS systems, and legacy protocols (RS232, RS485).* Proficiency in Microsoft Office and excellent communication skills.* A flexible, self-motivated approach with the ability to manage multiple projects.### **What we offer*** A culture that values **work-life balance** and **continuous learning*** Access to **mental health support** and **career development programs*** Competitive salary and benefits, including: + Medical, pension, and life assurance + Employee assistance and referral programs + Discounts on Johnson Controls and ADT Smart Home products + Voluntary benefits: cycle to work, childcare vouchers, eye care, and holiday purchase schemes#AVRIL#LI-OnsiteYour buildings have a purpose. They are places for people to live or work. Facilities for learning or healing. Venues for entertainment and shopping. Sites for the specialized storage of tangible goods or mission-critical data. Your buildings have a huge variety of functions; they are central to your mission. This is where Johnson Controls comes in, helping drive the outcomes that matter most. Through a full range of systems and digital solutions, we make your buildings smarter. A smarter building is safer, more comfortable, more efficient, and, ultimately, more sustainable. Most important, smarter buildings let you focus more intensely on your unique mission. Better for your people. Better for your bottom line. Better for the planet.At Johnson Controls, we’ve been making buildings smarter since 1885, and our capabilities, depth of innovation experience, and global reach have been growing ever since. Today, we offer the world’s largest portfolio of building products, technologies, software, and services; we put that portfolio to work to transform the environments where people live, work, learn and play.