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Overview
We're looking for a Technical Solutions Architect to take a leading role in coordinating and delivering high-quality security system designs. You'll work closely with a dedicated design team, bringing strong technical expertise, a solid understanding of commercial security environments, and the ability to manage a design programme from concept through to completion. This role would suit someone with a strong understanding of security systems that can balance independent problem-solving with collaborative teamwork.
Responsibilities
- Design Leadership & Coordination Coordinate the full project design process with internal and external teams
- Design Leadership & Coordination Act as the primary point of contact for design projects, engaging proactively with key stakeholders
- Design Leadership & Coordination Guide and support the design team throughout each stage of the design
- Design Leadership & Coordination Review and validate designs at all required checkpoints to ensure accuracy and compliance
- Technical Expertise Demonstrate a working understanding of CAD processes and effective file management
- Technical Expertise Take ownership of all engineering elements within the design
- Technical Expertise Act as a key technical expert in system design, specifications, and integration
- Technical Expertise Develop compliant, high-quality security system designs that meet all project requirements
- Technical Expertise Stay informed on emerging technologies and assess their relevance to future solutions
- Documentation & Quality Assurance Review, create, and verify essential design documents including system specifications, bills of materials, and detailed schedules
- Documentation & Quality Assurance Respond promptly to requests for information (RFIs), ensuring clarity and alignment with project specifications
- Documentation & Quality Assurance Maintain accurate records and contribute to a "lessons identified" register to support continuous improvement
- Site Engagement Conduct site visits before, during, and after design phases – including international travel where required
- Site Engagement Evaluate how design ideas match up with real-world scenarios to enhance and confirm our solutions
- Site Engagement Participate in QA/QC site visits to support installation quality, working closely with integrators and contractors
- Site Engagement Attend site visits when RFIs require on-site clarification or further investigation
- Collaboration & Communication Work closely with the wider design team to ensure deadlines and deliverables are met consistently
- Collaboration & Communication Attend internal and external design sync calls, taking minutes when required
- Collaboration & Communication Maintain all relevant professional certifications
- Collaboration & Communication Build strong relationships with third-party suppliers and internal departments to uphold standards and ensure seamless project delivery
Requirements
- Essential Attention to detail in fast-paced environment
- Essential Proficient in using Microsoft Office applications
- Essential Minimum of 2 years of experience in Access Control, Intruder Alarm, and IP CCTV systems
- Essential Experience with enterprise security systems including platforms such as CCure, Lenel/S2, Gallagher, Genetec, and Honeywell
- Essential Basic understanding of network topology and parameters for design
- Essential Knowledge of survey techniques and handling of site survey data
- Essential Basic understanding of CAD
- Essential Strong communication and presentations skills
- Non-Essential Previous design experience is advantageous
- Non-Essential A basic understanding of the RIBA 8-stage design process
- Non-Essential Experience with various design management systems, such as BIM360, REVIT or NAVIS Works
Benefits
- We are employee-owned! Here at Evolution we have a unique employee ownership model which means that our entire team owns our business. You have the opportunity to become a beneficiary of our future success. It also allows us to retain our independence and protect our company culture and values
- 25 days annual leave plus local bank holidays
- Company pension scheme
- Private healthcare
- Optional annual private wellbeing and health screening appointment fully funded by Evolution
- Employee assistance programme which offers 24/7 access to free health and wellbeing support
- Life Assurance from day one of employment
- Ongoing training and development
Company: Evolution (Electronic Security Systems) Ltd
Location: Marlow
Job Description:
Overview
We’re looking for a Technical Solutions Architect to take a leading role in coordinating and delivering high-quality security system designs. You’ll work closely with a dedicated design team, bringing strong technical expertise, a solid understanding of commercial security environments, and the ability to manage a design programme from concept through to completion. This role would suit someone with a strong understanding of security systems that can balance independent problem-solving with collaborative teamwork.
Responsibilities
- Design Leadership & Coordination Coordinate the full project design process with internal and external teams
- Design Leadership & Coordination Act as the primary point of contact for design projects, engaging proactively with key stakeholders
- Design Leadership & Coordination Guide and support the design team throughout each stage of the design
- Design Leadership & Coordination Review and validate designs at all required checkpoints to ensure accuracy and compliance
- Technical Expertise Demonstrate a working understanding of CAD processes and effective file management
- Technical Expertise Take ownership of all engineering elements within the design
- Technical Expertise Act as a key technical expert in system design, specifications, and integration
- Technical Expertise Develop compliant, high-quality security system designs that meet all project requirements
- Technical Expertise Stay informed on emerging technologies and assess their relevance to future solutions
- Documentation & Quality Assurance Review, create, and verify essential design documents including system specifications, bills of materials, and detailed schedules
- Documentation & Quality Assurance Respond promptly to requests for information (RFIs), ensuring clarity and alignment with project specifications
- Documentation & Quality Assurance Maintain accurate records and contribute to a “lessons identified” register to support continuous improvement
- Site Engagement Conduct site visits before, during, and after design phases – including international travel where required
- Site Engagement Evaluate how design ideas match up with real-world scenarios to enhance and confirm our solutions
- Site Engagement Participate in QA/QC site visits to support installation quality, working closely with integrators and contractors
- Site Engagement Attend site visits when RFIs require on-site clarification or further investigation
- Collaboration & Communication Work closely with the wider design team to ensure deadlines and deliverables are met consistently
- Collaboration & Communication Attend internal and external design sync calls, taking minutes when required
- Collaboration & Communication Maintain all relevant professional certifications
- Collaboration & Communication Build strong relationships with third-party suppliers and internal departments to uphold standards and ensure seamless project delivery
Requirements
- Essential Attention to detail in fast-paced environment
- Essential Proficient in using Microsoft Office applications
- Essential Minimum of 2 years of experience in Access Control, Intruder Alarm, and IP CCTV systems
- Essential Experience with enterprise security systems including platforms such as CCure, Lenel/S2, Gallagher, Genetec, and Honeywell
- Essential Basic understanding of network topology and parameters for design
- Essential Knowledge of survey techniques and handling of site survey data
- Essential Basic understanding of CAD
- Essential Strong communication and presentations skills
- Non-Essential Previous design experience is advantageous
- Non-Essential A basic understanding of the RIBA 8-stage design process
- Non-Essential Experience with various design management systems, such as BIM360, REVIT or NAVIS Works
Benefits
- We are employee-owned! Here at Evolution we have a unique employee ownership model which means that our entire team owns our business. You have the opportunity to become a beneficiary of our future success. It also allows us to retain our independence and protect our company culture and values
- 25 days annual leave plus local bank holidays
- Company pension scheme
- Private healthcare
- Optional annual private wellbeing and health screening appointment fully funded by Evolution
- Employee assistance programme which offers 24/7 access to free health and wellbeing support
- Life Assurance from day one of employment
- Ongoing training and development
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Posted: May 20th, 2026