About the Job
As Physical Security Design Manager, you will lead the development and delivery of physical security design solutions across data centre and critical infrastructure projects. This role is responsible for overseeing the security engineering design team, setting technical standards, and ensuring the high‑quality delivery of security systems design across multiple sectors.
You will play a key role in shaping the strategic direction of security engineering services, supporting project delivery while also contributing to business development and client engagement.
About You
8+ years’ experience in security engineering design, preferably within data centres, critical infrastructure, commercial, healthcare, or pharmaceutical environments
Proven experience leading or managing engineering or design teams
Strong track record delivering large‑scale security systems design projects
Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams across engineering, IT, and construction environments
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and design teams simultaneously
Experience leading and mentoring security engineers or design teams
Ability to define and implement security design standards, methodologies, and best practices
Comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders, clients, and project leadership
Experience supporting business growth, client relationships, and service development
Strong knowledge of modern physical security systems, including:
Access control systems
Video surveillance (CCTV / VMS)
Intrusion detection systems
Perimeter protection technologies
Security command and control platforms
Integration with IT and network infrastructure
Strong understanding of EN, ISO, and BS standards and relevant security regulations
Experience designing security solutions for high‑security environments such as data centres
Familiarity with risk assessments, threat modelling, and security strategy development
Degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Security Engineering, or a related discipline
Professional certifications are advantageous, such as CISSP, CISM, CPP, PSP, or other recognised security certifications
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to translate technical security requirements into practical engineering solutions
Commercial awareness with the ability to support project proposals and technical bids
Your Day-to-Day Activities
Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams across engineering, IT, and construction environments
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and design teams simultaneously
Experience leading and mentoring security engineers or design teams
Ability to define and implement security design standards, methodologies, and best practices
Comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders, clients, and project leadership
Experience supporting business growth, client relationships, and service development
Ability to translate technical security requirements into practical engineering solutions
Commercial awareness with the ability to support project proposals and technical bids
Why Join Us?
At Ethos, we’re dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages both technical excellence and personal wellbeing. We offer:
Flexible Fridays and a 9‑day fortnight working schedule — enjoy every second Friday off to maintain work–life balance.
A culture that values flexibility, learning, and teamwork, with clear progression pathways and support toward professional accreditation.
Opportunities to work alongside some of the most experienced engineers in the industry, within a forward‑thinking, technology‑driven consultancy.
Benefits
Flexible working times
Annual leave plus public holiday
Pension Scheme
Coverage for working travel out‑of‑pocket expenses
Travel tax scheme or bike‑to‑work scheme
Regular training, mentoring, and further college support
Support for Chartership
A professional subscription fee paid by the company
Paid Statutory Leaves
Here at Ethos we believe in equal opportunities and that each individual can bring something ‘WoW’ to our organisation. So if you don’t necessarily meet every single point on the job description, but think you have what it takes, please still get in touch. We’d love to have a chat and see if you could be a great fit.
At Ethos, our vision is to:“Be the company people want to work with, and for”
ValuesOur values differentiate and focus us every day to be EPIC – for our people and our customers.
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