# Security & Access Control Systems Lead at Sizewell C > Open job at Sizewell C in London, United Kingdom. Workplace: On-site. Source: RigJobsDirect, https://rigjobsdirect.com/jobs/sizewell-c-security-access-control-systems-lead-rog9cni Posted 11 November 2026. Last checked on the employer's career site: 12 November 2026. ## Facts - Company: [Sizewell C](https://rigjobsdirect.com/companies/sizewell-c) - Location: London, United Kingdom - Workplace: On-site - Employment type: Full-time - Pay: £68k–88k / year - Local language: Not required - Not mentioned in the job post: rotation, visa sponsorship, relocation, where you can apply from ## Job description Sizewell C is entering an exciting new phase as we continue to grow as an independent organisation and deliver one of the UK's most significant clean energy projects. As momentum builds across the programme, we are looking for talented individuals to join us and help shape the future of the project. We are currently recruiting for the following opportunity: **Position:** Security & Access Control Systems Lead **Location:** Bristol or London preferred. We also welcome applications in Gloucester, Manchester, Leiston, and Ipswich, with flexible hybrid working arrangements available. **Contract:** Permanent, full-time **Salary:** £68,000 - £88,000, depending on experience, plus benefits **Benefits include:** - **Annual Leave:** 28 days per annum, increasing to 30 days after 5 years of service, plus bank holidays - **Bonus:** 5% annual bonus - **Pension Contributions:** Defined Contribution Pension Scheme with up to 7.5% employee contribution 15% employer contribution - **Life Assurance:** Up to 8 x salary **Closing Date:** 18th November 2026 **About the Role** This is an exciting opportunity to lead the delivery of site-wide Security and Access Control systems across the Sizewell C project. You will provide technical leadership for the design, integration and delivery of security solutions that support the safe and secure operation of the site. Accountable for ensuring systems are delivered to the required standards of safety, quality, cost and schedule, you will work closely with suppliers, stakeholders and project teams throughout the design lifecycle. This role offers the opportunity to influence critical security infrastructure on one of the UK's largest and most complex infrastructure projects. **Key Responsibilities** - Lead the delivery of Security and Access Control systems to meet site-wide security requirements. - Drive the development, specification and integration of physical and electronic security solutions across the project. - Oversee supplier, contractor and consultant activities to ensure successful delivery. - Manage technical assurance, configuration control and integration with wider project systems. - Support project teams by ensuring designs are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality standards. - Contribute technical expertise to risk management and problem resolution activities. - Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support successful project outcomes. **What you’ll bring** - Experience as a Security and Access Control Systems Engineer within a project environment. - Experience working within ONR Security Assessment Principles (SyAPs) and Technical Assessment Guides (TAGs). - Strong understanding of design delivery within a regulated environment. - Demonstrable leadership and/or line management experience. - Experience managing contractors, consultants and other technical suppliers on complex projects. - Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation, including CDM and Nuclear Site Licence requirements. - Strong communication, organisational, problem-solving and decision-making skills. **Desirable** - Experience with integrated security systems, including access control, CCTV, intrusion detection and surveillance systems. - Knowledge of security portals, screening equipment, barriers, gates, turnstiles and control room environments. - Experience delivering projects through design, manufacture, construction, commissioning and operational phases. - Understanding of current security technologies and their application within large-scale infrastructure projects. **Qualifications** - Degree in a relevant Science or Engineering discipline (or equivalent). **Desirable** - Chartered Engineer status or working towards chartership. **Why Join Us** - Be part of a nationally significant project helping to deliver the UK’s clean energy future. - Work alongside industry-leading experts on one of the country’s largest infrastructure programmes. - Enjoy a competitive reward package, outstanding benefits and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on a project of national importance. **Behavioural Competencies** **Humility** - Recognise the value brought from different cultures and experiences - Be open to other’s points of view and ideas, be willing to debate and to compromise **Positivity** - Positively challenge poor quality and performance - Identify solutions at the lowest possible level - Encourage tier 1s and others to bring new ideas forward **Respect** - Value the rules and environment in which we operate - Give and receive feedback with respect - Embrace and engage with new people and ideas **Solidarity** - One team, working closely together and helping each other - Empowered teams always looking forward. - Shared responsibility for delivery the project outcomes **Clarity** - Communicate clearly and consistently - Promote collaboration and team alignment - Clearer and faster decision making - Drive simplification at all levels **If this sounds like the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today.** ## How to apply Apply on the job page, https://rigjobsdirect.com/jobs/sizewell-c-security-access-control-systems-lead-rog9cni: its Apply button opens the employer's own application page. ## More jobs from Sizewell C - [Lead Electrical Engineer](https://rigjobsdirect.com/jobs/sizewell-c-lead-electrical-engineer-5hr35og): Sizewell C, Bristol, United Kingdom. On-site. Pay: £68k–88k / year. Posted 11 November 2026. - [People Project Manager Governance](https://rigjobsdirect.com/jobs/sizewell-c-people-project-manager-governance-w9216tq): Sizewell C, Felixstowe, United Kingdom. On-site. Pay: £75k / year. Posted 10 November 2026. - [Quality Engineer](https://rigjobsdirect.com/jobs/sizewell-c-quality-engineer-r43uoy7): Sizewell C, Leiston, United Kingdom. On-site. Pay: From £57k / year. Posted 4 November 2026. - [Project Manager](https://rigjobsdirect.com/jobs/sizewell-c-project-manager-lsjodos): Sizewell C, Bristol, United Kingdom. On-site. Pay: £67k–70k / year. 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