Fire Alarm Project Engineer – Contract
Location: Groningen, Netherlands
Duration: 6 Months
Start: ASAP
Rate: €400–€500 per day (Negotiable) – tell us what your looking for
Rotation: Minimum 10 days on / 4 days off, with flexibility for longer rotations
Accommodation: Shared accommodation provided
Flights: Arranged and covered
The Role
We are looking for an experienced Fire Alarm Project Engineer to support the delivery of fire detection and alarm works on a project in Groningen, Netherlands.
Working closely with the Project Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day installation activities, supervising subcontractors, monitoring progress and ensuring works are completed to the required quality standards.
The role will also involve hands-on fire alarm commissioning and programming on a Hirtek system, which is similar to the Advanced fire alarm platform.
The system consists of approximately five fire alarm panels, with commissioning primarily involving modifications, additional works and system extensions rather than programming the complete system from scratch.
Key Responsibilities
Essential Experience
Desirable Experience
Additional Information
Candidates must have strong fire alarm commissioning experience alongside the ability to support project delivery and supervise installation teams.
Location: Groningen, Netherlands
Duration: 6 Months
Start: ASAP
Rate: €400–€500 per day (Negotiable) – tell us what your looking for
Rotation: Minimum 10 days on / 4 days off, with flexibility for longer rotations
Accommodation: Shared accommodation provided
Flights: Arranged and covered
The Role
We are looking for an experienced Fire Alarm Project Engineer to support the delivery of fire detection and alarm works on a project in Groningen, Netherlands.
Working closely with the Project Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day installation activities, supervising subcontractors, monitoring progress and ensuring works are completed to the required quality standards.
The role will also involve hands-on fire alarm commissioning and programming on a Hirtek system, which is similar to the Advanced fire alarm platform.
The system consists of approximately five fire alarm panels, with commissioning primarily involving modifications, additional works and system extensions rather than programming the complete system from scratch.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Project Manager with day-to-day project delivery.
- Supervise subcontractors and coordinate fire alarm installation activities.
- Monitor project progress and provide regular reports to management.
- Carry out quality control inspections and QA/QC checks.
- Ensure installation works comply with project specifications and required standards.
- Commission and programme Hirtek fire alarm systems, including modifications and additional works.
- Troubleshoot faults and resolve technical issues during commissioning.
- Support testing, documentation and final handover activities.
Essential Experience
- Previous experience as a Fire Alarm Project Engineer, Senior Fire Alarm Engineer or Fire Commissioning Engineer.
- Strong hands-on experience with Advanced fire alarm systems or similar addressable fire alarm platforms.
- Proven fire alarm commissioning and programming experience.
- Experience supervising subcontractors and supporting Project Managers.
- Good understanding of project reporting, QA/QC and installation quality standards.
- Ability to work independently and manage site engineering activities.
- Valid ECS Card – Essential.
- EU passport or valid Dutch residency/work permit – Essential.
Desirable Experience
- Previous experience with Hirtek fire alarm systems.
- VCA safety certification.
- Experience working on European construction projects.
- Previous experience managing fire alarm modifications, extensions and commissioning works.
Additional Information
- Initial 6-month contract starting ASAP.
- Minimum 10/4 rotation, with the option to remain on site for longer periods.
- Shared accommodation and flights provided.
- Laptop can be supplied, or engineers may use their own.
- Engineers must have their own hand tools.
Candidates must have strong fire alarm commissioning experience alongside the ability to support project delivery and supervise installation teams.
