EMEA Fire Alarm Commissioning Engineer
Location: Netherlands (EMEA)
Salary: £65,000
About the Role
Are you an experienced Fire Alarm Commissioning Engineer looking for your next opportunity?
Technical Resources is partnering with a leading provider of enterprise fire detection and life safety systems to hire an EMEA Fire Alarm Commissioning Engineer. In this role, you will be responsible for the commissioning, testing, and handover of fire alarm systems across EMEA projects, ensuring all installations meet the required safety standards and client specifications.
This is an ideal opportunity to join an established organisation with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality fire and life safety solutions across EMEA projects.
Key Responsibilities
- System Commissioning: Commission, configure, and test fire alarm systems on commercial and critical infrastructure sites across the EMEA region.
- Site Surveys & Installation Support: Carry out pre-commissioning surveys and provide technical support to installation teams to ensure readiness for commissioning activities.
- Stakeholder & Client Management: Liaise directly with clients, main contractors, and site engineers to coordinate commissioning programmes and manage expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
- Technical Oversight & Reporting: Produce accurate commissioning documentation, handover packs, cause-and-effect schedules, and test certificates in line with project requirements.
- Quality & Compliance: Ensure all works are carried out in accordance with EN 54, BS 5839, and applicable local country fire safety regulations, as well as site-specific health and safety requirements.
Experience & Qualifications Required
Essential:
- Experience: Minimum 3 years as a Fire Alarm Commissioning Engineer within the fire and life safety industry.
- Technical Skills: Hands-on commissioning experience with major fire alarm panel manufacturers and associated detection and suppression systems.
- Project/Operational Scope: Proven track record of commissioning fire alarm systems on medium-to-large commercial, industrial, or critical infrastructure projects.
- Soft Skills: Strong client-facing communication skills, methodical fault-finding ability, and the confidence to work autonomously across multiple sites.
- Mobility & Eligibility: Valid EU passport required; willingness to travel across the EMEA region as required by project demands.
Desirable:
- Certifications: GENT commissioning training; FIA-accredited qualifications; CSCS or equivalent site safety card.
- Sector Background: Prior experience working on EMEA or multinational fire safety contracts, data centres, or large-scale commercial developments.
What We Offer
- Competitive Base Salary: £65,000
- Benefits Package: Employer pension scheme, healthcare provision, and a travel and accommodation allowance to support EMEA-wide project deployment.
- Clear career progression within a growing global sector.
How to Apply
To apply for this EMEA Fire Alarm Commissioning Engineer position, please submit an up-to-date CV.
Note: Applicants must have a valid EU passport at the time of application.
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