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Senior Project Engineer

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Clerkenwell, Greater London, England, GBR
Senior level
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Clerkenwell, Greater London, England, GBR
Senior level
Provide security planning and design advice across project life cycles, performing threat and risk assessments, designing physical and electronic security systems, preparing tender and contract documentation, conducting surveys, monitoring works, witnessing testing/commissioning, and liaising with clients, contractors and suppliers to deliver projects to budget and quality standards.
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Thornton Tomasetti applies engineering and scientific principles to solve the world’s challenges. An independent organization of creative thinkers and innovative doers collaborating from offices worldwide, our mission is to bring our clients' ideas to life and, in the process, lay the groundwork for a better, more resilient future. We provide support and opportunities to our employees to achieve their full potential and cultivate a rewarding career.

The Role

We have an opportunity for a Senior Project Engineer to work within our Protective Design and Security consulting practice. The successful candidate will support projects across the UK, Europe and the Middle East, providing security planning and design advice to a variety of different clients You will be involved in all aspects of project delivery for security consultancy projects including; threat and risk assessment,  security planning and physical and electronic security design. This will include delivering to clients' requirements, managing effective professional and technical advice offered to programme, budget and the required quality standards for projects across our portfolio.

Responsibilities

  • To provide security design advice to clients at all stages in their project or programme life cycle.

  • Carry out concept, outline, scheme and detailed designs for electronic security systems.

  • Design works for physical security measures against manual forced entry.

  • Provide contract and tender documentation, tender works, analyse tenders and award contracts.

  • Carry out security surveys of existing solutions and provide reports including security upgrade recommendations and budgetary costings.

  • Monitor works, witness testing and commissioning and provide close-out documentation.

  • Liaise with colleagues, clients, suppliers, manufacturers and contractors to ensure the successful execution of projects.

  • Experience in the management and delivery of projects.

  • An ability to communicate with clients, design teams, security stakeholders, and colleagues.

  • Successful candidates would be expected to attend appropriate training seminars and conferences to develop and maintain an expertise in security engineering.

Requirements

  • Degree in relevant subject.

  • 5-10 years' experience in a relevant role.

  • Relevant experience in design of physical security solutions.

Due to the nature of the work, the successful candidate will need to be able to obtain United Kingdom security vetting clearance. Eligibility requirements depend on individual circumstances.

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