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Design EngineerChubb Fire & Security · Chubb Blackburn, Shadsworth Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 2PR
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Design Engineer

🗓️ Posted 2026-10-06 Chubb Blackburn, Shadsworth Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 2PR Hybrid Engineering
💰 Salary Not shared 📊 Market 2,500 GBP–3,500 GBP/mo

About the Company

Established over 200 years ago, Chubb Fire & Security are a global business driven by keeping people and the world safe. We provide essential systems, equipment and services, from digital CCTV surveillance and intruder alarms, to fire detection and suppression systems. Offering a full range of innovative products and services to a broad range of customers, from local independent business, to many of the FTSE 100 companies We believe we offer a unique working culture, where you are as important to us as our customers, and we want you to feel that everyday. We are proud to offer extensive training to all of our new Advisors, fully supporting, and enabling you to thrive in your new role and beyond, with ongoing career development opportunities throughout your career journey with us. BR-CB

Responsibilities

  • ● Translate security risk assessments, threat models and operational requirements into clear engineering requirements and performance specs.
  • ● Develop security design concepts (architecture options, resilience models, failure modes, coverage principles) aligned to the site's criticality.
  • ● Produce design packs: single line diagrams, schematics, panel designs, cable schedules, device layouts, containment requirements, integration interface documents, network topologies (as required).
  • ● Select appropriate technologies and grades of equipment aligned with environment, threat, maintainability and lifecycle cost.
  • ● Design in accordance with relevant standards, client governance and site rules (including safety, electrical, security and information assurance requirements).

Requirements

  • ● Strong electrical engineering fundamentals: power distribution, protection, earthing/bonding, cable design, fault finding principles.
  • ● Solid understanding of physical security technologies (ACS, IDS, VSS, perimeter detection) and integration patterns.
  • ● Knowledge of resilience engineering (redundancy, autonomy, graceful degradation, fail-secure/fail-safe behaviour).
  • ● HNC/HND/Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering (or demonstrable equivalent experience).
  • ● Recognised electrical/safety training aligned to site requirements (varies by operator).
  • ● Vendor training/certification (beneficial): major VMS/ACS/IDS platforms used in the sector.
  • ● Security vetting/clearance: Enhanced BPSS & SC clearances required.