Fire Alarm Commissioning Engineer

Commissioning Engineer

Northolt / London & Southeast Sites

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£45,000–£50,000 DOE + Company Van + Fuel Card + Healthcare

Are you an experienced Life Safety/Fire Alarm Commissioning Engineer looking to join a well-established and growing business working on high-profile residential and commercial projects across London and the Southeast?

We are a long-standing family-run business specialising in Security, Fire, Door Entry, Access Control and Data System solutions for high-rise developments, new builds and occupied residential sites. Due to continued growth, we are looking for a proactive and technically skilled engineer to join our commissioning team.

This is a field-based role offering excellent long-term stability, varied projects, a supportive team environment, and the opportunity to work with leading security technologies and manufacturers.

What is on Offer

• Salary up to £55,000 DOE
• Company van & fuel card
• Tools, uniform & equipment provided
• Comprehensive private healthcare
• 20 days holiday + bank holidays + birthday off
• Additional holiday entitlement with service (up to 25 days)
• Monthly company lunches
• Quarterly company events
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Long-term career progression opportunities

What you will be doing as a Life Safety/Fire Alarm Commissioning Engineer:

• Commission and configure Fire Alarm, Evacuation Alert and emergency voice communication and toilet alarm systems and associated solutions.
• Perform system testing, fault finding, and troubleshooting to ensure optimal performance.
• Interpret technical drawings, schematics, and specifications.
• Ensure all systems are installed and commissioned in line with industry standards and client requirements.
• Work closely with installation teams, project managers, and clients during project delivery.
• Provide on-site and remote technical support where required.
• Deliver system training and handover documentation to clients.
• Maintain accurate records of commissioning activities and system configurations.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations at all times
• Adhoc duties as required

Systems & Technologies

You will ideally have experience working with some of the following:

• Fire Alarm
• Evacuation Alert
• Emergency Voice Communication
• Toilet Alarm systems
• Integrated Life Safety Systems

Manufacturers may include:

• Advanced
• Apollo
• C-Tec
• Morley

• Proven experience as a Commissioning Engineer within the Life Safety Industry
• Strong experience with leading fire alarm systems
• Ability to diagnose and resolve technical faults efficiently
• Strong communication and customer-facing skills
• Full UK driving licence

Experience with fire alarms, life safety is essential.

Working Hours

Monday to Friday
8:00am – 5:00pm

Field-based across London and the Southeast with occasional visits to the Northolt office. xwzovoh

Apply Now

If you are a motivated Commissioning Engineer looking for your next opportunity within a growing and respected business, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to find out more.