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Security Systems Engineer
Covering London & Home Counties
- £40,000-£50,000 + £5,000 On-Call Allowance
KHR Recruitment are currently working with an established and growing security systems company who are looking for an experienced Installation Engineer to join their close-knit team.
This is a hands-on role focused on the installation, commissioning and maintenance of intruder alarm and CCTV systems, working across London and the Home Counties.
The role would ideally suit an engineer with 5+ years' experience within the electronic security industry, although candidates with less experience who demonstrate strong technical ability, a positive attitude and a willingness to learn will also be considered.
The Role
- Install, commission and service professional intruder alarm systems
- Install and configure CCTV systems
- Carry out system testing, commissioning and customer handovers
- Install and commission systems connected to monitoring stations
- Diagnose and resolve technical faults on site
- Manage installations independently from start to finish
- Work alongside other engineers on larger or more complex projects
- Maintain a professional approach when working on customer premises
- Ensure all work is completed safely and to a high standard
- Maintain and look after company vehicle and equipment
Technical Experience
Strong experience with professional intruder alarm systems is required.
Experience with the following would be advantageous:
- Orisec - particularly desirable
- Pyronix
- Scantronic
- Texecom
- Galaxy
Candidate Profile
- Ideally has 5+ years' experience in the electronic security industry
- Strong practical installation and commissioning experience
- Experience with intruder alarms and CCTV
- Confident working independently and managing jobs from start to finish
- Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving skills
- Takes pride in the quality of their work
- Professional and confident dealing with customers
- Works well as part of a small team
- Positive attitude and a willingness to continue developing their skills
- Holds a full UK driving licence
- Comfortable travelling throughout London and the Home Counties
Hours & Travel
Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm
Engineers are expected to be on site and ready to start work at 8:00am.
Due to the nature of the role, travel across London and the Home Counties is required.
Additional payments are made where extended working days are caused by travel.
On-Call
There is a one-week-in-eight on-call rota, which attracts an additional £5,000 per annum.
Package
- £40,000-£50,000 salary, depending on experience
- £5,000 on-call allowance
- 28 days' annual leave
- Company van and equipment provided
- Ongoing technical development opportunities
- Varied work across London and the Home Counties
- Friendly, experienced and supportive team environment
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Start: 30/09/2026
Salary / Rate: £40000 - £50000 per annum + On-call & Overtime Bonuses, Van & Tools
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Security Sales Executive - Security Manned Guarding- London or Remote
A growing national security provider is searching for an experienced Security Sales Executive to help shape the next phase of their expansion.
This is a senior, commercially influential role where you'll work directly with the leadership team, contribute to national strategy, and personally drive the growth of high‑value manned guarding contracts across the UK.
Ideally, you will be based in London as there is a large growth potential in the area, however as this role is a national role that is remote, we will consider applications from people with good links into London like Birmingham, Bristol, Manchester, Liverpool etc.
With nearly three decades of proven success behind them, the organisation has built long‑standing relationships with major public and private sector clients.
They're now looking for someone who can take that reputation and turn it into sustained national growth.
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You'll be confident developing proposals, managing tenders, negotiating pricing and presenting solutions that stand out in a competitive market.
In return, you'll join a respected national organisation with a strong heritage, a loyal client base and a leadership team that genuinely values your input.
The package includes a competitive basic salary, quarterly bonus and uncapped commission, giving you the opportunity to directly benefit from the success you create.
If you're ready for a senior role where your ideas, relationships and commercial impact will help shape the future of a growing national security business, I'd welcome a confidential conversation.
Apply now or risk missing out.
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Posted: 2026-09-04 09:07:45
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Firmware Engineer - Electronics Hardware Integration - Defence - Cambridge
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Ideally, we are looking for someone with an electronics engineering background who can leverage their Firmware Engineering experience along with knowledge of electronics hardware integration.
It's preferable if you have a proven track record of successfully completing complex projects resulting in launched devices.
Some of the project you will be involved in will be focus on the advancing new technologies, pushing boundaries, and doing things that no one has done before.
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While prior experience in the Defence sector is ideal, we are open to consider candidates from other complex fields.
You will need to hold a degree in a software or electronics field that led you into a Firmware Engineer career.
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In addition to career development and interesting projects, you will also receive an excellent starting salary (dependant on experience level), bonuses, a pension, free lunches, healthcare, on site gym access and other excellent benefits typically associated with larger organisations.
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If this sounds like the kind of work you want to be involved in, I recommend submitting an application now to avoid missing out.
For more general information, please feel free to call Andrew Welsh, Director of Medical Devices Recruitment and Scientific Recruitment Specialists Newton Colmore, on 0121 268 2240, or submit an application, and one of our team members at Newton Colmore will contact you.
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Type: Permanent Location: Cambridge, England
Salary / Rate: Negotiable
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FPGA Firmware Electronics Engineer - Defence - Cambridge
We are currently seeking an experience Electronics Engineer to join a multidisciplinary team of engineers that assist in the development of brand-new technologies for the Defence sector, with a focus on defence rather than offence.
These technologies can encompass communications, sensors, detection, and other complex technologies within the Defence sector.
As you will be working on defence projects, you will need to be able to obtain (or already hold) security clearance.
As a smaller defence company, there is more flexibility in the projects you get to work on.
Collaboration with other teams and external groups mean that you will have the opportunity to develop your skills and continuously learn new things while inventing exciting technologies.
Experience with FPGA Firmware, such as VHDL or Verilog, will be ideal.
If you already work in the Defence sector, this would be advantageous, however, we are more than happy to consider candidates from other sectors.
With the growth of this company, future career development will be available for those who want to advance their career.
As the company are looking for a few people in this team, we are also open to individuals who want to focus on their job while maintaining an interest in new technologies and fields.
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Due to the varied nature in this role, I anticipate a lot of interest from individuals who want to continue developing their skills while finding the work interesting.
If you are interested in this role, I suggest submitting an application now or avoid missing out.
If you want to work on complex, industry-defining technologies while being offered an excellent starting salary, salary reviews, bonuses, a pension, free lunches, and other outstanding benefits, I recommend submitting an application now or avoid missing out.
For more general information, please feel free to call Andrew Welsh, Director of Medical Devices Recruitment and Scientific Recruitment Specialists Newton Colmore, on 0121 268 2240, or submit an application, and one of our team members at Newton Colmore will contact you.
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Type: Permanent Location: Cambridge, England
Salary / Rate: Negotiable
Posted: 2026-09-04 09:06:07
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Simulation & Modelling Engineer - Cambridge - Cutting‑Edge Technology Projects
I'm supporting a growing engineering team in Cambridge who are looking to bring in an experienced Simulation & Modelling Engineer to work on a range of technically challenging, concept‑driven projects.
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You'll draw on your background in physics, electronics, mathematics or a related discipline, and you'll bring industry experience that allows you to approach challenges with both rigour and creativity.
Experience within defence is helpful but absolutely not essential — strong fundamentals and curiosity matter more.
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Any exposure to hardware‑in‑the‑loop, DSP, radar signal processing or embedded code generation would be a welcome bonus, but the team is open‑minded and supportive of people who want to broaden their skillset.
The organisation is continuing to scale, offering a genuinely collaborative environment with modern labs, a flat structure, and the freedom to contribute ideas from day one.
You'll be surrounded by people who enjoy pushing boundaries, sharing knowledge, and working on technology that has real‑world impact.
Strong benefits, professional development opportunities, and a culture built around trust and autonomy are all part of the package.
Due to the nature of the work, you will need to be eligible for UK security clearance.
If this sounds like the kind of challenge you've been looking for, apply now or risk missing out.
To discuss the position in more detail, you can contact Andrew Welsh, Director of Medical Devices, Biotech and DeepTech Recruitment at Newton Colmore, on +44 121 268 2240.
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Type: Permanent Location: Cambridge, England
Salary / Rate: Pension, bonus, medical etc.
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FPGA Electronics Engineer - Defence - Cambridge
I'm supporting a defence company in Cambridge that works on some of the most challenging engineering problems facing UK defence and national security.
They're looking for an FPGA specialist who enjoys getting into the detail, building solutions from first principles and turning complex ideas into working systems that make a real‑world difference.
You'd be joining a team where engineers, scientists and designers collaborate closely, moving quickly from concept to prototype.
The work is varied, hands‑on and genuinely meaningful, with projects focused on countering emerging technological and cyber threats.
It's the kind of environment where curiosity is encouraged, technical depth is valued and people take pride in solving problems that matter.
The role spans the full development cycle, from requirements capture through to design, implementation, verification and delivery.
You'll be working with modern FPGA toolchains and contributing to projects that often involve DSP, modelling, embedded systems or advanced communications technologies.
Strong experience with VHDL or Verilog is essential, and any exposure to areas such as MATLAB/Simulink, electronics, embedded C/C++, SDRs, radar or communications systems would be a real advantage.
They're open to engineers at different career stages, provided you bring solid fundamentals and a genuine interest in this type of work.
Prior defence experience helps but isn't essential.
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Relocation support is available where appropriate.
Due to the nature of the projects, you'll need to be eligible for UK Security Clearance, and the role isn't open to visa sponsorship.
Interest in this role is expected to be high, so early applications are encouraged.
To discuss the position in more detail, you can contact Andrew Welsh, Director of Medical Devices, Biotech and DeepTech Recruitment at Newton Colmore, on +44 121 268 2240.
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Type: Permanent Location: Cambridge, England
Salary / Rate: Pension, bonus, medical etc.
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Electronics Engineer - Security Clearence - Cambridge
An opportunity has opened for an Electronics Engineer to join a specialist technology group based on a modern science park just outside Cambridge.
The work centres on developing advanced electronic systems that contribute directly to the UK's safety and resilience.
Everything here is focused on defensive innovation, and the pace of growth means you'd be stepping into an environment with strong momentum and long‑term investment behind it.
In this role, you'll be involved in projects that move rapidly from early ideas to working prototypes.
You'll work alongside engineers, scientists and designers from a range of backgrounds, shaping concepts, testing approaches and turning complex requirements into practical solutions.
The work covers the full development cycle, from initial system understanding through to design, documentation, hands‑on testing and final delivery.
It's varied, technically stretching and ideal for someone who enjoys solving real‑world engineering challenges.
The team is made up of people who are naturally curious and enjoy pushing the boundaries of what's possible.
Whether you're leading a project or contributing as part of a wider group, you'll be in an environment that encourages collaboration, knowledge‑sharing and continuous development.
It's a place where you can build a long‑term career in high‑end R&D.
You'll bring a strong academic background and experience developing complex electronic systems.
You should be comfortable working across hardware design, schematic capture, PCB layout, board bring‑up and testing, with exposure to areas such as embedded development, FPGA work, DSP, signal processing, high‑speed or RF design, or communications protocols.
The exact mix is flexible — what matters most is sound engineering judgement and the ability to contribute effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
The organisation offers a supportive culture, a well‑equipped campus environment and a comprehensive benefits package.
Relocation support is available where needed, and there's an active social side to the business, from sports groups to creative activities.
Given the nature of the work, existing security clearance is ideal, though the ability to obtain clearance is essential.
Interest in this role is expected to be high, so early applications are encouraged.
To discuss the position in more detail, you can contact Andrew Welsh, Director of Medical Devices, Biotech and DeepTech Recruitment at Newton Colmore, on +44 121 268 2240.
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Salary / Rate: Pension, bonus, medical etc.
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