Technical Solutions Architect - Commercial

The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating the project design process with a designated design team. They will be competent in the security design process in the commercial environment and be able to meet a design programme. They will have a strong understanding of security systems and be able to work independently and collaboratively with other team members.

RESPONSIBILITIES

An initial understanding of the CAD process and effective file management.

Support and guide the design team and external partners throughout the entire design journey.

Review and validate designs at each designated checkpoint.

Act as the main point of contact for design projects, actively engaging with stakeholders.

Take the initiative on all engineering elements of the designs.

Serve as a key resource on the technical facets of designs.

Respond to Requests for Information (RFIs) promptly, ensuring alignment with project specifications.

Effectively manage your schedule to align with project deliverables, business objectives, and client requirements.

Review, create, and verify all essential documents for a design, such as system specifications, bills of materials, and detailed schedules.

Demonstrate the ability to develop a compliant security system design that meets all specified requirements.

Continuously explore and assess new and evolving technologies relevant to security.

Conduct site visits before, during, and after design phases, which may include international locations.

Perform site visits to compare our designs against real-world environments and to enhance understanding of practical settings in relation to design concepts. This may include sites overseas.

Join site visits for quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) of installation work based on Evolution designs, providing directives when necessary through collaboration with assigned integrators and/or contractors.

Participate in site visits when RFIs necessitate justification or require an on-site examination.

Capture and document insights to maintain a "lessons identified" register, collaborating with the wider business to enhance focused delivery and development.

Collaborate with the larger design team to ensure deadlines are consistently met.

Attend all design sync calls, both externally and internally, taking minutes as needed.

Maintain all current and future certifications held.

Work closely with other departments to uphold standards and deliverables through transparent communication.

Foster strong working relationships with third-party suppliers supporting Evolution Design.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED ESSENTIAL

Attention to detail in fast-paced environment.

Competent user of Microsoft Office applications.

At least 2 years of experience with Access Control, Intruder Alarm, and IP CCTV systems is required.

Experience working with enterprise security systems is essential, including but not limited to CCure, Lenel/S2, Gallagher, Genetec, and Honeywell.

Basic understanding of network topology and parameters for design.

Knowledge of survey techniques and handling of site survey data.

Basic understanding of CAD use.

Strong communication and presentations skills.

NON-ESSENTIAL

Previous design experience is advantageous.

A basic understanding of the RIBA 8-stage design process.

Use of multiple design management systems, for example BIM360/REVIT/NAVIS Works

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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