Architect & Engineering Manager - UK

Job Description

Are you passionate about building meaningful relationships and positioning innovative solutions within the security industry? As our new Architecture & Engineering (A&E) Manager, you'll shape how consultants and specifiers across the Midlands and South West discover and design with Axis solutions. This is a home-office-based role covering the UK's Midlands and South West region.

Who is your future team?

You'll be joining the UK & Ireland sales organisation, working alongside regional sales and end customer teams who are dedicated to growing Axis's presence in one of our key markets. The team thrives on collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and a shared ambition to position Axis as the trusted advisor in the video surveillance industry. You'll also be part of a virtual global network of A&E peers across Axis sales regions worldwide - meaning you'll always have access to best practices and fresh ideas.

What you'll do here as Architecture & Engineering Manager

As our A&E Manager, you'll be the bridge between Axis and the consultant community, ensuring our solutions are understood, specified, and championed. You'll drive thought leadership, educate specifiers, and build a strong project pipeline - all while representing the best of the Axis brand.

• Cultivate and manage relationships with A&E programme members, and build connections with new consultants in this space
• Advise consultants on specifications for Axis network products and support the development of focus accounts within the A&E programme
• Proactively educate the consultant community on key industry challenges, positioning Axis as a thought leader and trusted advisor
• Train specifiers on Axis design tools to improve system design accuracy and their operational efficiency
• Define strategy and actions aligned with the EMEA, Northern and Eastern Europe (NEE), and UK & Ireland regional priorities
• Align A&E programme activities with sales teams to build a project pipeline through product specification into new projects
• Collaborate with A&E peers from Axis sales regions worldwide to develop and share best practices

Who are you?

We're looking for someone who is proactive, independent, and energised by building relationships. You communicate clearly and confidently at all levels, and you understand the value of long-term partnerships. You have a flair for demand creation - you think creatively, develop new initiatives, and bring a results-oriented, positive approach to everything you do.

What we're looking for:

• Degree in Engineering or equivalent professional experience
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute business plans that deliver strong results
• Engaging presentation and communication skills, comfortable presenting to diverse audiences
• Experience building and nurturing professional networks and stakeholder relationships
• Fluent in English, written and spoken

Bonus points for:

• Active participation in industry forums and associations
• Familiarity with CRM platforms such as Salesforce
• Experience within the security, surveillance, or building technology sectors

Travel: Regular travel primarily across the UK Midlands and South West region, with occasional trips to the Nordic countries.

What Axis has to offer

We are a world leader in network video, where cutting-edge technology meets global impact. Here, you'll contribute to meaningful projects that shape the future of security and surveillance — developing solutions used worldwide.

As a fast-growing company, we offer exciting career opportunities. You'll grow professionally through continuous learning, supported by a collaborative team that values creativity, innovation, and work-life balance. Our culture is characterised by openness, curiosity, trust, and honesty — we care about your individual progress and about you as a person.

Ready to Act?

Axis is a company realising the benefits of a diverse workforce. We know that diversity in groups creates a better working environment and promotes creativity, something that is fundamental for our success. We welcome all applications. If you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know — we're happy to accommodate.

We review applications continuously, so don't wait — send in your application today!

In case of questions, please reach out to Simon Green, Manager, Strategic Accounts and A&E — UK & Ireland, at simon.green@axis.com.

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About Axis Communications

We enable a smarter, safer world by creating innovative solutions for improving security and business performance. As a network technology company and industry leader, we offer solutions in video surveillance, access control, intercom, and audio systems, enhanced by intelligent analytics applications.

With around 6000 committed employees in over 50 countries, we collaborate with partners worldwide. Together, we thrive in our friendly, open, and collaborative culture and inspire each other to think beyond the expected. United by our commitment to inclusion, diversity, and sustainability, we consistently seek to develop our skills and way of working.

Let´s create a smarter, safer world

For more information about Axis, please visit our website www.axis.com.

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