Principal Security Design Engineer

Overview As Principal Designer in the Security & Technology Engineering team, you steer high-level security design for new build and fit-out projects across Europe and beyond. You'll shape risk-based security concept and master planning to align with project goals and city-scale ambitions.

You'll design physical and electronic security systems and provide counter-terrorism guidance in collaboration with specialists. This role combines technical leadership with strategic influence to strengthen secure, resilient buildings.

AECOM's mission-driven environment offers global impact and opportunities to grow with a world-class team. Pay / Benefits hybrid working model career development opportunities AECOM University volunteering days well-being programs flexible benefits Responsibilities Manage security engineering services across RIBA stages for new builds and fit-outs Conduct risk assessments, develop mitigation strategies, and write operational requirements Lead master planning from city level to mixed-use developments Design physical security systems (locking, walls, glazing, doors, barriers, fencing) Create electronic security designs (video surveillance, access control, intruder detection, intercom) Provide counter-terrorism guidance, including HVM, bomb blast, and ballistics in partnership with specialists Key requirements Prior experience in Security Engineering RSES, CSyP, MsyI or PSP with CPD commitment Business development experience Relevant qualification in a security or engineering-related discipline Well-established expertise in Security Consultancy Leadership and team collaboration Stakeholder engagement Strategic thinking and communication Security engineering design Risk assessment and mitigation Video surveillance design

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