Fire Alarm Engineer

Mercury Hampton; Chorley; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK seeks a Fire Alarm Engineer to install, maintain, and commission advanced fire alarm and suppression systems. This role requires direct interaction with high-profile clients, allowing for professional growth in technical and customer-facing skills. Knowledge of fire safety standards and experience with complex systems are crucial. The position also offers opportunities for travel across the UK and Europe, making every day varied and rewarding.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of BS5839-1, BS7273, BS6266, BS EN 15004.
• Background working on Suppression Systems and Fire Alarms is essential.
• Ideally hold CSCS/ECS Card.

Responsibilities

• Installation of Fire Alarm and Suppression Systems.
• Maintenance of Fire Alarm and Fire Suppression Systems.
• Commissioning of Fire Alarm and Fire Suppression Systems.

Skills

Solid understanding of BS5839-1

Knowledge of fire suppression systems

Customer-facing skills

Tools

Co2 FM200

IG-541 Gaseous Fire Suppression Systems

Job description

Fire Alarm Engineer

Salary: Up to 40000 DOE door to door overnight allowance accommodation

Why this company

• Bored of the environment you work in? Why not take the opportunity to work in cutting‑edge Critical Infrastructure and Data Centre environments becoming a specialist in advanced fire detection and suppression technologies. This company is not your typical engineering business.
• Do you currently have the chance to travel outside of the UK? The opportunity to travel across the UK and Europe offering variety, autonomy and the chance to work on major high‑profile sites.
• Feel like you’re not progressing? Continuous professional development with structured training opportunities to expand your knowledge and qualifications in leading fire suppression systems.
• Being micromanaged? Why not work for an organisation that values independence, problem‑solving and clear communication with real opportunities to progress your career.

The Role

As a Fire Alarm Engineer you’ll step into a role that goes far beyond standard installation work. You’ll be working directly with high‑profile white‑collar clients in the Critical Infrastructure and Data Centre sector becoming the technical expert they rely on.

This isn’t a typical engineering position; you’ll act as the vital link between the organisation and the end client, giving you the chance to develop both your technical capability and your customer‑facing skills.

Being exposed to complex suppression systems and direct client interaction, this role sets you up perfectly for progression into senior positions such as Lead Engineer or Client Contract Manager. Every day brings something new from commissioning and servicing to remedial works across advanced Fire Alarm and Suppression systems, ensuring your work stays varied, challenging and rewarding.

Your responsibilities

• Installation of Fire Alarm and Suppression Systems
• Maintenance of Fire Alarm and Fire Suppression Systems
• Commissioning of Fire Alarm and Fire Suppression Systems

Your experience

• Solid understanding of BS5839-1, BS7273, BS6266, BS EN 15004
• A background working on Suppression Systems and Fire Alarms is essential
• Ideally hold CSCS/ECS Card
• Beneficial to have experience in commissioning the likes of Co2 FM200 and IG-541 Gaseous Fire Suppression Systems