Fire Detection & Alarm Installation Engineer
Location: Birmingham
Salary: £38,000 – £40,000
Job Type: Permanent
About the Role
Are you an experienced Fire Detection & Alarm Installation Engineer looking for your next opportunity?
Technical Resources is partnering with a leading provider of fire detection and alarm systems to hire a Fire Detection & Alarm Installation Engineer. In this role, you will be responsible for the installation of fire detection and alarm systems across a range of commercial and residential sites, ensuring all works are completed safely, on time, and to the highest industry 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
- System Installation: Install fire detection and alarm systems including control panels, detectors, call points, and ancillary devices across new build and refurbishment projects.
- Cable Management & Containment: Run and terminate cables in accordance with design drawings and relevant British Standards.
- Stakeholder & Site Coordination: Liaise with site managers, main contractors, and other trades to ensure works are delivered in line with project programmes.
- Technical Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate installation records, complete site paperwork, and contribute to handover documentation packs.
- Quality & Compliance: Carry out all works in accordance with BS 5839 and relevant health and safety regulations, ensuring installations meet client and third-party inspection requirements.
Experience & Qualifications Required
Essential:
- Experience: Minimum 3 years as a Fire Detection & Alarm Installation Engineer within the fire and life safety industry.
- Technical Skills: Hands-on experience installing systems from leading manufacturers such as Advanced, Hochiki, Notifier, Kentec, or Gent.
- Project/Operational Scope: Proven track record of delivering fire alarm installations across commercial, industrial, or residential sites from first fix through to final testing.
- Soft Skills: Strong communication skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team, and a professional approach when engaging with clients and site personnel.
- Mobility & Eligibility: Full UK driving licence and Right to Work in the UK.
Desirable:
- Certifications: FIA Level 3 / ECS Gold Card / CSCS Card; additional qualifications in BS 5839 compliance advantageous.
- Sector Background: Prior experience working on projects within critical infrastructure, healthcare, education, or high-rise residential environments.
What We Offer
- Competitive Base Salary: £38,000 – £40,000
- Benefits Package: Company vehicle or van, pension scheme, and tool allowance — with opportunities to work across a varied and growing project portfolio.
- Clear career progression within a growing global sector.
How to Apply
To apply for this Fire Detection & 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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