Security Design Consultant – High-End Residential
We are a Sydney-based developer/builder designing a high-end 3-level duplex in Putney (Sydney, NSW) with a basement, ground floor and first floor.
One side will be our family home, the other an investment property. We’re looking for a senior Security Design Consultant to develop a comprehensive, future-proof security design that aligns with luxury residential standards and Australian requirements.
This is a design-only, remote engagement with clear milestones and coordination with our architect, electrical designer and builder (Zedkon).
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Scope of Work
The scope includes security strategy + detailed design, specifically:
Overall security strategy & risk assessment
Threat profile for the site, with a focus on family safety and asset protection
Consideration of high-value basement garage (vehicles, tools, storage)
CCTV System Design
Camera layout for basement, ground and level 1
Coverage for side access paths, front and rear entries, and garage
Camera types, resolutions, fields of view, NVR design and retention strategy
Intruder Alarm / Detection
Zoning strategy (perimeter, internal, garage, bedrooms if appropriate)
Sensor types and locations (PIRs, reed switches, vibration/glass-break where needed)
Access Control
Smart lock strategy for main entries, side gates, and garage
Consideration for separate yet coordinated access for each dwelling
Recommendations for electronic strikes, readers, keypads, fobs/cards, etc.
Intercom / Video Intercom
Visitor access solution at front entry and gates
Integration with mobile devices and home automation if appropriate
Perimeter & Landscape Security (CPTED-Based)
Fences, gates, and boundary treatments
External lighting strategy and “natural surveillance” (sightlines, avoiding blind spots)
Side path and side gate security
Safe Storage / Valuables Protection
Recommendations for secure storage / safe / strong room options within the duplex
Location concepts and basic construction/security recommendations
Integration with Home Automation
Coordination of security design with proposed home automation platform
(e.g. KNX / C-Bus / Control4 / similar)
Network and cabling considerations for cameras, intercoms and controllers
Network Backbone & Cyber-Security Considerations
High-level guidance on network layout for CCTV/access/intercom
Segregation and protection of security devices where appropriate
Coordination
Coordination with architect, electrical/lighting designer, AV/IT, and builder (Zedkon)
Participation in online coordination meetings (Teams/Zoom) as required
Deliverables
We expect deliverables sufficient for pricing, approvals and construction, including:
1. Security Design Report / Strategy
Risk assessment, design philosophy and rationale
Clear summary of systems, principles and assumptions
2. Marked-Up Plans (PDF)
Device locations, zones and coverage areas on architectural plans
3. CAD/Revit Security Layouts
Security drawings suitable for integration into the overall documentation set
Locations of cameras, detectors, access control hardware, intercoms and key cabling routes
4. Equipment Schedule
Cameras, NVRs, intercoms, access control hardware, alarm devices, etc.
Must specify Australian products or products readily available in Australia
5. Door Hardware / Access Control Schedule
Locks, strikes, readers, sensors, contacts and any specialty hardware
6. Riser & Schematic Diagrams
High-level system schematics and risers for security, CCTV and access control
7. Detailed Specification
Technical specification suitable for builder/installer pricing and construction
Performance requirements, installation notes and standards referenced
Timeline
Concept security strategy & preliminary layouts: within 2 weeks of engagement
Final design / IFC-ready documentation: by mid-January 2026
We are currently at CDC stage, so early input and coordination is important.
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