Commissioning Engineer

Energy Jobline ZR; Greenhithe; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fire safety firm in the United Kingdom is looking for an experienced technician to commission fire alarm systems. The role involves working on-site in London with some national travel. You will need a good understanding of fire alarm systems and must be confident working independently. The position offers negotiable salary, up to 30 days leave after tenure, and benefits including a company vehicle and optional healthcare.

Benefits

Company vehicle + fuel card

Private healthcare (after probation)

23 days annual leave increasing with tenure

Qualifications

• Experience with advanced fire alarm systems is a plus.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Ability to juggle multiple disciplines and make quick decisions.

Responsibilities

• Commission and certify Fire Alarm and AOV systems.
• Develop and document accurate cause and effect strategies.
• Liaise with design and maintenance teams.
• Complete ongoing project admin.

Skills

Fire alarm commissioning experience to BS 5839 standard

Computer literate and comfortable using digital tools

Confident in lone working scenarios

Tools

Technical drawings understanding

Digital tools

Job description

Overview

You'll be working on client sites, mainly in London, with some nationwide travel and occasional overnight stays. You'll be hands-on with planned commissioning and emergency call-outs, so flexibility is a must. A good understanding of fan motors, inverters, and detection systems is essential. You should also be confident working solo and managing deadlines safely and effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Commission and certify Fire Alarm and AOV (Automatic Opening Vent) systems
• Take part in the on-call rota (currently one week in every eight)
• Develop and document accurate cause and effect strategies
• Program and test life safety systems
• Read and work from technical drawings and site mark-ups
• Liaise with Design, Project Management, and Maintenance teams
• Complete ongoing project admin: timesheets, vehicle checks, expenses, etc.
• Finalise and sign off project certification

Requirements

• Fire alarm commissioning experience to BS 5839 standard
• Experience with advanced systems (but not essential)
• Computer literate and comfortable using digital tools
• Previous on-site installation/commissioning experience
• Able to juggle multiple disciplines and make on-the-spot decisions
• Confident in lone working scenarios
• Full UK driving licence required

Benefits

• Salary negotiable, dependant upon skills and experience
• Enjoy 23 days of annual leave along with 8 public holidays, which will increase to 25 days after 2 years, 27 days after 5 years and 30 days after 10 years of employment.
• Company performance-related bonus scheme at directors discretion
• Company vehicle + fuel card
• Uniform, PPE, power tools, and test equipment provided
• Private healthcare (optional on completion of probation period)

Join FDS Contracting, part of The FDS Group, and be a key player in delivering high-quality fire safety systems that protect people and property. If you're technically capable, motivated, and want to make an impact, we'd love to hear from you.