Lead - ELV Security Systems

About the role

The Lead for ELV Security Systems will own end‑to‑end delivery of security projects across the United Arab Emirates, acting as the technical authority from kickoff through commissioning and handover. This role combines project management, system integration and team leadership to ensure solutions meet OEM guidelines, international best practices and local regulatory requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Lead ELV Security System projects from initiation to commissioning, coordinating with project managers, site teams, subcontractors and other ELV disciplines such as ICT, AV, BMS and structured cabling.
• Configure VMS, ACS software, alarm systems and network integrations; execute FAT, SAT, authority testing and performance validation.
• Ensure installations comply with approved drawings, specifications, OEM guidelines and UAE regulations (Dubai Police, SIRA, Civil Defense).
• Manage design submissions, inspections, testing and final approvals; maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of evolving security standards.
• Provide technical support during warranty and defect liability periods, delivering as‑built drawings, O&M manuals and certification documents.
• Lead and mentor engineers, supervisors and technicians, establishing technical standards, best practices and quality benchmarks.
• Support commercial activities including cost control, variation evaluation, resource planning and risk mitigation.

Required skills

• ACS software configuration
• Video Management System (VMS) setup
• Alarm system integration
• Network integrations for security devices
• Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) and Site Acceptance Test (SAT) execution
• Authority testing and performance validation