Complete Security Recruitment Ltd
Luton, Bedfordshire
03/02/2026
Full time
Acting as the lead and most senior engineer for the southern region Full responsibility for service, maintenance, and small works Fault-finding, minor upgrades, and system improvements Lead Security Engineer - High Security Clearance Client Location: Luton to Reading Salary: Up to £45,000 + packageI am working with a well-established, northern-based security systems company who are looking to appoint a Lead Security Engineer to take full ownership of their southern region , supporting a high-security clearance client.Although the business is headquartered in the North, this role gives you responsibility and autonomy in the South. You will be the senior engineer on the patch , managing your own diary, planning your workload, and operating with no micromanagement .The role is focused on service and small works , covering a defined area between Luton and Reading , with no regular London work . Travel into London is limited to 2-3 visits per year to service the client's head office. The role will include: Acting as the lead and most senior engineer for the southern region Full responsibility for service, maintenance, and small works Working on CCTV, intruder alarms, and access control systems Fault-finding, minor upgrades, and system improvements Being the trusted technical point of contact for a high-security client This role would suit an engineer who: Has strong experience in service and small works Is confident across CCTV, intruder alarms, and access control Has worked in secure or high-compliance environments Is comfortable working independently and taking ownership of their workload Holds a full UK driving licence Either holds, or is eligible to obtain, high-level security clearance What's on offer: Salary up to £45,000 depending on experience Clearly defined patch with minimal London travel High level of trust, autonomy, and control over your own diary Long-term, stable role with a respected northern-based employer If you're a Security Engineer who values autonomy, responsibility, and a well-defined regional role without constant oversight, this is well worth a confidential conversation.