Fire Alarm Engineer

GNA Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

GNA Group in London is seeking an experienced Fire Alarm Engineer to join our client's team, delivering and maintaining high-integrity fire detection and alarm systems across commercial and industrial sites.

You will install, commission, fault‑find and service systems, read electrical drawings, use CAD software, and coordinate with contractors to ensure safety and quality. A strong electrical background, hands-on approach and meticulous documentation are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience with fire alarm, fire detection or other life-safety systems.
• Strong electrical background in commercial, industrial or construction environments.
• Able to read electrical drawings, schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Experience using CAD or similar drawing software would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of fire alarm regulations, relevant building requirements and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Produce and amend fire alarm system drawings and layouts using CAD software.
• Carry out installation, commissioning, servicing and fault diagnosis of fire alarm systems.
• Work from electrical drawings, wiring diagrams and technical documentation to complete installations accurately.
• Inspect, test and verify fire alarm equipment, including detection devices, control panels, sounders, interfaces and associated power supplies.
• Work alongside contractors and other trades to coordinate fire alarm installations within new-build and refurbishment projects.
• Identify faults and implement effective solutions to keep systems operating safely and reliably.
• Complete service records, test documentation and other relevant project paperwork.
• Ensure installations and maintenance activities are carried out in line with applicable legislation, industry standards and site safety requirements.
• Assist with system alterations, extensions and upgrades where required.
• Provide professional technical assistance to customers, colleagues and other project stakeholders.

Skills

Fire alarm systems

Electrical background

Reading electrical drawings

CAD drawing software

Hand and power tools

Attention to detail

Independent work

Safety mindset

Tools

CAD software

Electrical test equipment

Hand tools

Job description

We're looking for an experienced and technically capable Fire Alarm Engineer to join our client's team, working across commercial and industrial environments. This is a hands-on role focused on delivering, maintaining and supporting dependable fire detection and alarm systems that meet high standards of safety, performance and compliance.

You'll have the opportunity to work across a varied range of projects, from new installations and system upgrades through to fault finding, servicing and commissioning. The role would suit someone with a solid electrical background who takes pride in quality workmanship and enjoys solving technical problems.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce and amend fire alarm system drawings and layouts using CAD software.
• Carry out installation, commissioning, servicing and fault diagnosis of fire alarm systems.
• Work from electrical drawings, wiring diagrams and technical documentation to complete installations accurately.
• Inspect, test and verify fire alarm equipment, including detection devices, control panels, sounders, interfaces and associated power supplies.
• Work alongside contractors and other trades to coordinate fire alarm installations within new-build and refurbishment projects.
• Identify faults and implement effective solutions to keep systems operating safely and reliably.
• Complete service records, test documentation and other relevant project paperwork.
• Ensure installations and maintenance activities are carried out in line with applicable legislation, industry standards and site safety requirements.
• Assist with system alterations, extensions and upgrades where required.
• Provide professional technical assistance to customers, colleagues and other project stakeholders.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience working with fire alarm, fire detection or other life-safety systems.
• A strong electrical background, ideally gained within commercial, industrial or construction environments.
• Good understanding of electrical installation, testing and fault-finding principles.
• Confident reading electrical drawings, schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Experience using CAD or similar drawing software would be advantageous.
• Practical ability with standard hand and power tools and electrical test equipment.
• Knowledge of fire alarm regulations, relevant building requirements and industry standards.
• Strong attention to detail, particularly when testing, commissioning and documenting systems.
• Ability to manage tasks independently while also working effectively with site teams and contractors.
• A professional, safety-conscious approach and commitment to delivering high-quality work.

The Opportunity

This is a great opportunity for a skilled Fire Alarm Engineer to work on varied projects, develop their technical knowledge and play an important role in protecting people, buildings and assets.

If you're technically minded, safety-focused and looking for a role where your expertise is valued, we'd be keen to hear from you