Fire Alarm Project Engineer

Location: London
Salary: £45,000 – £50,000
Job Type: Permanent 

About the Role

Are you an experienced Fire Alarm Project 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 Project Engineer. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the design, installation, and commissioning of fire alarm systems, ensuring projects are delivered on time, to specification, and in full compliance with relevant standards.

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

• Project Delivery: Manage the end-to-end delivery of fire alarm installation and commissioning projects, coordinating all on-site activities from initial survey through to handover.
• Technical Design & Programming: Produce and review fire alarm schematics, cause-and-effect matrices, and system configurations in line with BS 5839 and EN 54 standards.
• Stakeholder & Subcontractor Management: Liaise with clients, main contractors, and subcontractors to ensure clear communication, programme adherence, and issue resolution throughout the project lifecycle.
• Technical Oversight & Reporting: Maintain accurate project documentation including O&M manuals, as-fitted drawings, commissioning records, and handover packs.
• Quality & Compliance: Ensure all works are carried out in accordance with BS 5839, EN 54, and current Health & Safety legislation, including CDM regulations.

Experience & Qualifications Required

Essential:

• Experience: Minimum 3 years as a Fire Alarm Project Engineer within the fire and life safety industry.
• Technical Skills: Hands-on experience with leading fire alarm panels and systems such as Gent, Hochiki, Notifier, Advanced, or Ziton.
• Project/Operational Scope: Demonstrated track record of delivering fire alarm projects across commercial, residential, or critical infrastructure environments.
• Soft Skills: Strong client-facing skills, ability to manage competing priorities on site, and clear written and verbal communication.
• Mobility & Eligibility: Right to Work in the UK at the time of application.

Desirable:

• Certifications: FIA qualifications, CSCS/ECS card, or equivalent industry accreditation. LPCB or NSI-recognised installer experience is advantageous.
• Sector Background: Prior experience on large-scale commercial fit-outs, healthcare, or education sector projects.

What We Offer

• Competitive Base Salary: £45,000 – £50,000
• Benefits Package: Pension scheme, company vehicle or travel allowance, and healthcare provision.
• Clear career progression within a growing global sector.

How to Apply

To apply for this Fire Alarm Project 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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