Physical Security System Engineer

Physical Security System Engineer - Hybrid with travel – up to £60,000

National Gas is securing Britain’s energy. We transport gas throughout Great Britain, repair and maintain gas pipelines, and manage the meters that allow millions of homes and businesses to access the energy they need. We are the national gas network, providing secure energy to power Britain, achieve net zero, and maintain our industrial competitiveness. 

Our Security function has a fabulous opportunity for a Physical Security System Engineer to join a close knit and talented team, who by managing threats to the organisation, safeguard the sites and systems that enable our business to function safely and effectively, as entrusted by our stakeholders.

Join us, and help be the energy behind the change.

About The Role

The Security Control Centre here at National Gas is responsible for investigating and responding to alarms from designated Integrated Security Solution (ISS) sites. The Physical Security System Engineer position is to have responsibility for SCC Systems to ensure there is a continued successful separation from National Grid and ongoing support and maintenance is in place.

 
As Physical Security System Engineer, you will:

• Lead on the building of the National Gas SCC Alarm management system
• Ensure the newly created systems are supported and maintained
• Support Projects where there is a connection to the SCC required
• Be the point of contact with external technical security providers
• Work closely with SCC Operations manager ensuring SCC Operators are effective in their roles

This is a hybrid role based between Home and our Warwick HQ and Sites, and the closing date for applications is 23rd May 2025.

About You

You will have experience with Gallagher Alarm and Access control Systems, Synectics Video & Alarm Management, Active directory, CCTV, Video Analytics, Perimeter Intruder Detection (PID) systems, among other related interfaces.

 
You will possess excellent communication skills verbal and written to ensure that successful relationships are established and maintained with internal and external customers. Logical, analytical thinking with the ability to resolve problems quickly and effectively is also important for this role.

A full UK driving licence and the ability to travel is essential (company vehicle provided).

What We Can Offer You

• Salary up to £60,000 (dependent on experience)
• Company Vehicle
• Annual bonus of 6% based on personal and company performance
• 26 days’ holiday plus 8 statutory holidays – plus option to buy 5 additional days
• Double-match pension scheme - for every £1 you put in, we'll add £2 (max company contribution 12%)
• Opt-In flexible benefit scheme, including salary sacrifice private healthcare, dental insurance, technology plans and more
• Financial protection with 10x salary death in service and financial support if you're unable to work due to long term illness or injury
• Excellent family friendly provisions - maternity/paternity/adoption/surrogacy/ shared parental leave
• Career progression, professional training and development
• Employee assistance programme offering free confidential professional counselling 24/7
• Financial support to cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions relevant to your role

About Us

National Gas is securing Britain’s energy. Gas is an essential part of a secure energy supply in Britain, and will continue to play a vital role for decades to come. More than ever, we need the security that gas brings to keep the lights on, businesses running, and to protect jobs. National Gas provides that security.

National Gas is responsible for transporting gas to power stations, major industries, storage facilities, more than 500,000 businesses, and 23 million homes through nearly 5,000 miles of pipes across Britain.

National Gas is also proud to lead the way in transforming the energy network for a net zero future. Gas provides the energy security to support renewable electricity generation, and we are developing our infrastructure to transport hydrogen and carbon dioxide across the country. 

At National Gas, we are disability confident and we are signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant, committed to building a workforce that represents the communities we serve. We celebrate the different experiences our colleagues bring to our organisation, and strongly encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply.   

  
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