Fire Alarm Installation Engineer
Location: London
Rate: £239.04 per day
Job Type: Contract
About the Role
Are you an experienced Fire Alarm Installation Engineer looking for your next opportunity?
Technical Resources is partnering with a leading provider of fire detection and life safety systems to hire a Fire Alarm Installation Engineer. In this role, you will be responsible for the installation of fire alarm systems across commercial and residential projects, ensuring all works are completed safely, on time, and to the required standard.
This is an ideal opportunity to join an established organisation with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality fire and life safety solutions across UK projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Fire Alarm Installation: Install fire alarm panels, detectors, call points, sounders, and associated cabling in line with project specifications and current standards.
- Cable Containment & First Fix: Run cable routes, install containment systems, and carry out first and second fix activities across live and new-build sites.
- Stakeholder & Site Coordination: Liaise with site managers, main contractors, and fellow engineers to ensure works are sequenced and delivered efficiently.
- Technical Oversight & Reporting: Maintain accurate installation records, complete site documentation, and report progress to the project or contracts manager.
- Quality & Compliance: Ensure all works adhere to BS 5839, EN 54, and relevant health and safety regulations throughout the project lifecycle.
Experience & Qualifications Required
Essential:
- Experience: Minimum 3 years as a Fire Alarm Installation Engineer within the fire and life safety industry.
- Technical Skills: Hands-on experience installing conventional and addressable fire alarm systems from manufacturers such as Gent, Advanced, Hochiki, Notifier, or Kentec.
- Project/Operational Scope: Proven track record delivering installations across commercial, industrial, or high-rise residential environments.
- Soft Skills: Ability to work independently on site, strong attention to detail, and clear communication with site teams and project managers.
- Mobility & Eligibility: Right to Work in the UK and ability to travel to sites across London.
Desirable:
- Certifications: FIA Level 3 in Fire Detection and Alarm Systems; CSCS/ECS card; IPAF or PASMA for working at height.
- Sector Background: Prior experience on large commercial, healthcare, or critical infrastructure projects.
What We Offer
- Competitive Day Rate: £239.04 per day
- Benefits Package: Pension contributions, expenses cover, and ongoing access to varied and high-profile London projects.
- Clear career progression within a growing global sector.
How to Apply
To apply for this Fire Alarm Installation Engineer position, please submit an up-to-date CV.
Note: Applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK at the time of application.
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