Evolution (Electronic Security Systems) Ltd

Technical Solutions Architect – Commercial

Evolution (Electronic Security Systems) Ltd

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Marlow • United Kingdom

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About the role

  • The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating the project design process with a designated design team. They will be competent in the security design process in the commercial environment and be able to meet a design programme. They will have a strong understanding of security systems and be able to work independently and collaboratively with other team members.
  • **RESPONSIBILITIES**
  • - An initial understanding of the CAD process and effective file management.
  • - Support and guide the design team and external partners throughout the entire design journey.
  • - Review and validate designs at each designated checkpoint.
  • - Act as the main point of contact for design projects, actively engaging with stakeholders.
  • - Take the initiative on all engineering elements of the designs.
  • - Serve as a key resource on the technical facets of designs.
  • - Respond to Requests for Information (RFIs) promptly, ensuring alignment with project specifications.
  • - Effectively manage your schedule to align with project deliverables, business objectives, and client requirements.
  • - Review, create, and verify all essential documents for a design, such as system specifications, bills of materials, and detailed schedules.
  • - Demonstrate the ability to develop a compliant security system design that meets all specified requirements.
  • - Continuously explore and assess new and evolving technologies relevant to security.
  • - Conduct site visits before, during, and after design phases, which may include international locations.
  • - Perform site visits to compare our designs against real-world environments and to enhance understanding of practical settings in relation to design concepts. This may include sites overseas.
  • - Join site visits for quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) of installation work based on Evolution designs, providing directives when necessary through collaboration with assigned integrators and/or contractors.
  • - Participate in site visits when RFIs necessitate justification or require an on-site examination.
  • - Capture and document insights to maintain a "lessons identified" register, collaborating with the wider business to enhance focused delivery and development.
  • - Collaborate with the larger design team to ensure deadlines are consistently met.
  • - Attend all design sync calls, both externally and internally, taking minutes as needed.
  • - Maintain all current and future certifications held.
  • - Work closely with other departments to uphold standards and deliverables through transparent communication.
  • - Foster strong working relationships with third-party suppliers supporting Evolution Design.

Requirements

  • **SKILLS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:**
  • Essential:
  • - Attention to detail in fast-paced environment.
  • - Competent user of Microsoft Office applications.
  • - At least 2 years of experience with Access Control, Intruder Alarm, and IP CCTV systems is required.
  • - Experience working with enterprise security systems is essential, including but not limited to CCure, Lenel/S2, Gallagher, Genetec, and Honeywell.
  • - Basic understanding of network topology and parameters for design.
  • - Knowledge of survey techniques and handling of site survey data.
  • - Basic understanding of CAD use.
  • - Strong communication and presentations skills.
  • Non-Essential:
  • - Previous design experience is advantageous.
  • - A basic understanding of the RIBA 8-stage design process.
  • - Use of multiple design management systems, for example BIM360/REVIT/NAVIS Works
Benefits
  • - We are employee-owned! Here at Evolution we have a unique employee ownership model which means that our entire team owns our business. You have the opportunity to become a beneficiary of our future success. It also allows us to retain our independence and protect our company culture and values.
  • - 25 days annual leave plus local bank holidays
  • - Company pension scheme
  • - Private healthcare
  • - Optional annual private wellbeing and health screening appointment fully funded by Evolution
  • - Employee assistance programme which offers 24/7 access to free health and wellbeing support
  • - Life Assurance from day one of employment
  • - Ongoing training and development
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
Access Control systemsIntruder Alarm systemsIP CCTV systemsenterprise security systemsnetwork topologyCADsurvey techniquesdesign management systemsBIM360REVIT
Soft Skills
attention to detailstrong communication skillspresentation skillscollaborationinitiativeschedule managementstakeholder engagementquality assurancequality controldocumentation