The security brief
Are the protected assets, operating needs, access principles and required security outcomes clear enough to guide the design?
Security Design Review / A first step under Planning & Design
Find the security gaps while the plans can still change.
Bring SNE an existing design and available brief. We give architects, engineering consultancies and project teams an independent review focused on security requirements, design gaps and coordination issues.
Request a Security Design ReviewA closer look at the design
The right questions
before the next issue.
The review follows the project stage and the information available. We agree which systems, areas and documents are included.
Coverage and access
Do the proposed CCTV objectives, access zones, door arrangements and intercom functions address the building’s intended use?
Building interfaces
Are doors, lifts, reception, IT, power and building services dependencies identified, with responsibilities assigned?
Information and assumptions
Do the plans, specifications and schedules agree? Which capacity assumptions, exclusions or decisions need clarification?
What your team receives
Design markups.
Clear findings.
Useful next steps.
The feedback connects each issue to the plans and brief reviewed. It helps your team decide what to change, what to clarify and where further specialist input is needed.
Unavailable information and unverified assumptions remain visible in the review.
- 01Plans with design markups
Comments linked to the supplied drawing revisions and the agreed review questions.
- 02Security gaps and missing requirements
A clear explanation of issues, their relevance to the brief and the supporting information.
- 03Coordination issues
Interfaces, dependencies and open decisions for the relevant members of the design team.
- 04Prioritised recommendations
Practical next steps, further information needed and items to resolve before the next project stage.
A review or a new design?
Choose the scope
that fits the project.
Review the design you have
A Security Design Review checks the supplied plans and brief, records findings and recommends actions. Your appointed design team incorporates the agreed changes.
Develop the design you need
Preparing a new security brief, system architecture, schedules or specifications is a separate Security Planning & Design engagement. Drawing production and coordination responsibilities are agreed in that scope.
Explore planning and designA structured first engagement
Start with the project stage
and the available plans.
- 01
Define the scope
Agree the question, information, deliverables, fee and timeframe.
- 02
Review and coordinate
Work through the plans, brief and evidence, with agreed coordination points.
- 03
Issue clear deliverables
Receive the agreed design information or review findings, with priorities and open decisions.
- 04
Follow through
Add an agreed closeout review or ongoing assurance when needed.
For the first enquiry, tell us the building type, location, current design stage and required timing. We’ll arrange the document sharing process after confirming the scope.
For your next design decision
Would an independent security review help your team?
Tell us what you are designing and what needs a closer look. We’ll confirm the information required and a defined review scope.