Fire Project Engineer
Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire
Rate: £325pd – £350pd
About the Role
Are you an experienced Fire Project Engineer looking for your next opportunity?
Technical Resources is partnering with a leading provider of commercial fire detection and alarm systems to hire a Fire Project Engineer. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day engineering activities on a fire alarm installation project at a large distribution warehouse in Leeds, ensuring works are delivered on time, to specification, and to the highest quality 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
- Installation Oversight: Oversee and support day-to-day fire alarm installation works, monitoring progress against project specifications and programme milestones.
- Technical Guidance: Provide hands-on technical direction to engineers and subcontractors, interpreting fire alarm drawings and schematics to resolve design or installation queries on site.
- Stakeholder & Team Coordination: Work closely with the Project Manager and other site contractors to coordinate activities, manage interfaces, and keep the project progressing efficiently.
- Technical Review & Reporting: Review technical drawings, installation requirements and snagging logs, feeding progress updates and issue resolutions back to the wider project team.
- Quality & Compliance: Carry out QA/QC inspections and support testing, commissioning and handover activities in line with BS 5839-1 and relevant site health and safety requirements.
Experience & Qualifications Required
Essential:
- Experience: Proven background as a Fire Alarm Project Engineer or Senior Fire Alarm Engineer on commercial installations.
- Technical Skills: Strong technical knowledge of commercial fire detection and alarm systems, with the ability to read and interpret fire alarm drawings and technical specifications.
- Project/Operational Scope: Demonstrated experience supervising installation teams and subcontractors through to testing, commissioning and handover.
- Soft Skills: Effective communication, strong organisational ability, and a methodical approach to fault-finding and problem resolution on site.
- Mobility & Eligibility: Right to Work in the UK at the time of application; fully site-based role in Leeds.
Desirable:
- Certifications: Valid ECS Card; FIA-accredited training or equivalent fire alarm qualifications.
- Sector Background: Previous experience on large-scale warehouse, distribution or industrial projects; working familiarity with BS 5839-1.
What We Offer
- Competitive Day Rate: £325pd – £350pd
- Benefits Package: Weekly pay via PAYE or approved umbrella company, with all site access and induction support provided.
- A well-defined, six-week contract with a clear scope — ideal for an engineer seeking focused project work with a reputable delivery team.
How to Apply
To apply for this Fire 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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