Fire & Security Installation Engineer
Location: Glasgow
Salary: £220 – £250 per day
Job Type: Contract
About the Role
Are you an experienced Fire & Security Installation Engineer looking for your next opportunity?
Technical Resources is partnering with a leading provider of fire and security systems to hire a Fire & Security Installation Engineer. In this role, you will be responsible for the installation of fire alarm, intruder alarm, and access control systems, ensuring all works are completed to the highest standard and in line with relevant industry regulations.
This is an ideal opportunity to join an established organisation with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality fire and security solutions across UK projects.
Key Responsibilities
- System Installation: Install fire alarm, intruder alarm, and access control systems across commercial and residential sites in line with client specifications and industry standards.
- Cable Management & Containment: Run and terminate cabling neatly and safely, ensuring all installations are tidy and compliant.
- Stakeholder & Site Coordination: Liaise with site managers, clients, and other trades to ensure works are carried out efficiently and with minimal disruption.
- Technical Documentation: Complete installation records, site reports, and handover documentation accurately and on time.
- Quality & Compliance: Ensure all works adhere to relevant standards including BS 5839 (fire alarms), PD 6662 (intruder alarms), and BS EN 60839 (access control), as well as applicable health and safety regulations.
Experience & Qualifications Required
Essential:
- Experience: Minimum 3 years as a Fire & Security Installation Engineer within the fire and security industry.
- Technical Skills: Hands-on installation experience across fire alarm, intruder alarm, and access control systems from a range of manufacturers.
- Project/Operational Scope: Proven track record of completing installation works on commercial or residential sites to specification and on schedule.
- Soft Skills: Strong communication skills, ability to work independently or as part of a team, and a professional approach when dealing with clients on site.
- Mobility & Eligibility: Right to Work in the UK; ability to work on site in Glasgow for the duration of the contract.
Desirable:
- Certifications: Valid ECS or CSCS card (required); FIA qualification or equivalent industry certification advantageous.
- Sector Background: Prior experience on comparable short-term installation contracts within commercial or light industrial environments.
What We Offer
- Competitive Day Rate: £220 – £250 per day
- Benefits Package: Weekly pay available through an approved umbrella company or PAYE arrangement; travel expenses considered for the right candidate.
- Clear career progression within a growing global sector.
How to Apply
To apply for this Fire & Security 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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