Commissioning Engineer - Fire & Security

Compliance Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in fire safety as a Fire & Security Systems Commissioning Engineer. You will ensure compliance and quality across various systems while enjoying a competitive salary, benefits, and a supportive work environment focused on your growth and development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company vehicle or allowance

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Regular training and career progression

All required tools, uniform, and PPE provided

Supportive and professional working environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience commissioning fire and security systems.
• Understanding of British Standards such as BS5839-1, BS7671.
• Familiarity with technical drawings and cause and effect documents.

Responsibilities

• Commissioning fire detection, intruder, CCTV, access control and life safety systems.
• Carrying out system programming and testing for operational compliance.
• Liaising with clients and producing certificates.

Skills

Commissioning fire and security systems

Excellent diagnostic and fault-finding skills

Strong communication

Client relationship abilities

Education

ECS/CSCS or FIA/SSAIB/NACOSS training

Job description

Looking for your next step in fire and security systems commissioning? Join a company that values your expertise and supports your growth.

Fire Safe Services is expanding, and we re searching for a skilled Fire & Security Systems Commissioning Engineer to join our projects team, covering the Midlands and surrounding areas. You ll be responsible for testing, programming, and commissioning a range of fire alarm, intruder, CCTV, access control, and life safety systems across commercial, industrial, and public sector sites. From hands-on system configuration to working closely with clients and contractors during project handovers, your role will be vital in ensuring safety, compliance, and quality on every job.

What you receive for joining us:
We offer a competitive salary between GBP38,000 and GBP48,000 per annum, depending on experience, along with a company vehicle or allowance, overtime, travel pay, and a workplace pension scheme. You ll enjoy 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, alongside regular opportunities for training and career progression. All required tools, uniform, and PPE are provided, and you'll benefit from a supportive and professional working environment. Be part of a growing team committed to your development and work-life balance.

Here s a look at some of the things you ll be doing:

• Commissioning fire detection, intruder, CCTV, access control and life safety systems including aspirating and emergency lighting to meet relevant standards and client requirements
• Carrying out system programming, cause and effect testing and resolving faults to ensure full operational compliance before handover to the client
• Supporting installation teams to ensure systems are properly prepared for commissioning with all technical documentation completed to a high standard
• Liaising with clients, consultants and contractors on-site while producing certificates and providing system training and demonstrations where required

Can you show experience in some of these areas?

• Proven experience commissioning fire and security systems with strong knowledge of brands like Gent, Hikvision,Paxton, Texecom, Advanced, Kentec, Morley and more
• Understanding of British Standards such as BS5839-1, BS7671, BS5266 and PD6662 with the ability to test and document accordingly
• Excellent diagnostic and fault-finding skills alongside strong communication and client relationship abilities
• Familiarity with technical drawings and cause and effect documents plus ECS/CSCS or FIA/SSAIB/NACOSS training

Introducing our organisation:
Fire Safe Services is a trusted provider of fire and security protection systems across commercial and industrial sectors. We pride ourselves on quality workmanship, strong client relationships, and supporting our team s growth through ongoing training and development. Join us and be part of a company that values your skills and work-life balance.