Design Engineer

Evolution (Electronic Security Systems) Ltd

Security Installation Engineer transitioning into a Design Engineer role, managing the design process from concept to delivery for client-specific security solutions.

Posted 6/8/2026full-timeMarlow • 🇬🇧 United KingdomJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support and manage the full design process from concept to delivery.
Apply an initial understanding of CAD and BIM workflows.
Check, validate, and sign off designs at key project checkpoints.
Lead all engineering aspects of the design, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
Provide technical support and respond to RFIs promptly.
Use design management platforms such as BIM360.
Manage your workload and diary in line with project milestones and client needs.
Read, produce, and verify specifications, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and all design documentation.
Understand core physical security systems to ensure compliant, high-quality designs.
Conduct site visits before, during, and after design phases—including overseas travel.
Benchmark designs against real-world site conditions and installations.
Perform QA/QC checks on installation work, engaging with integrators to drive corrective actions.
Travel to sites when required to resolve RFIs or validate design decisions.
Capture and maintain a lessons-learned register, sharing insights with the wider business.
Collaborate closely with the design team to meet deadlines and uphold standards.
Ensure all designs meet internal and client-defined security and quality benchmarks.
Attend design kick-off meetings and regular design sync calls (remote or in-person).
Maintain all relevant professional certifications.
Work cross-functionally with other departments to uphold shared standards.
Maintain strong relationships with third-party suppliers supporting the design function.
Stay current with emerging security technologies and industry trends.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 2-3 years’ experience as a Security Installation Engineer
Experience working with Enterprise level security systems, particularly Lenel, Genetec or C-Cure.
Working knowledge of CAD would be beneficial, but is not essential.
Ability to travel when required.
Current Passport holder (essential).

Benefits

Comp & perks

We are an employee-owned business! You have the opportunity to become a beneficiary of our future success.
25 days annual leave, plus local bank holidays
Company pension scheme
2 private health insurances
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 1 (4x salary)
Competitive salary and commission scheme

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Hard Skills & Tools

CADBIMQA/QCBills of Materialsdesign documentationsecurity systemsLenelGenetecC-Cure

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationcollaborationtime managementproblem-solving

Certifications

professional certificationscurrent passport