Fire Alarm Engineer

idibu; Greater London; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent water management firm in Greater London seeks a Fire Alarm Engineer to assist in fire alarm installations and oversee project quality. Applicants should have experience in commercial or technical roles, with a relevant FIA certification to BS 5839-1. The role involves site visits, assessments, and requires a full UK driving licence. Benefits include a salary up to £55,000, 26 days of holiday, and a contributory pension plan, with opportunities for growth in an inclusive environment.

Benefits

Car allowance

26 days holiday

Contributory pension

Performance-related pay

Personal medical assessments

Qualifications

• Experience with fire alarm installations and standards.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Training or relevant work experience in fire safety.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site visits to monitor contractor performance.
• Compile reports on site assessments and findings.
• Manage health & safety and financial aspects of projects.

Skills

Experience within a commercial and/or technical role

Ability to work unsupervised

Strong installation knowledge

Education

FIA BS 5839-1 Certification

Job description

As a Fire Alarm Engineer, you will assist the Lead Project Engineer in delivering all aspects of fire alarm installs (minor and major works). Your key responsibility is to report progress and maintain the standard of work before hand‑over. You must have strong installation knowledge, including electrical standards (especially containment) and Fire Standards to BS 5839 Pt 1.

Role Overview

This role will allow you to perform fire alarm risk assessments and requirements (HSP 12) at many Thames Water sites. In‑house training will be provided to help you progress toward a Project Engineer role, taking on all aspects of Health & Safety management for your portfolio of projects. The following outlines the full job requirements and expectations.

Responsibilities

• Site visits to assess the quality of contractors' work against all standards.
• Compile and report findings, including photos.
• Advise and scope works with a contractor to resolve problems.
• Carry out site fire alarm assessments and requirements to BS 5839‑1.
• Scope/write specification documents.
• Health & Safety management for your portfolio of projects.
• Assess tenders.
• Financial management.
• Programme management.
• Communication, technical assistance to key stakeholders/customers.
• Ensure all asset data is captured and updated at the end of a project.
• Be a Project Engineer located in the West London/Thames Valley area, covering Thames Water sites.
• Be prepared to travel to various sites each week, with some journeys possibly amounting to an approximate 150‑mile round‑trip.

Location

Your base location will be within South West London.

Travel Requirements

You must hold a full UK driving licence, have access to your vehicle and insurance to cover work travel, and will receive a car allowance paid monthly.

Working Hours

Monday to Friday, 36 hours per week.

Essential Criteria

• Experience within a commercial and/or technical role.
• FIA BS 5839‑1 Fundamental or equivalent certification in Fire Alarm principles and standards.
• Training or relevant work experience.
• Full UK driving licence and own transport.
• Ability to work unsupervised and use initiative to deliver specified outputs.

Benefits

• Offering up to £55,000 per annum, including car allowance, depending on experience and skills.
• 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with length of service (plus bank holidays).
• Contributory pension – Defined Contribution – Maximum of 12% – 2x employee contribution.
• Personal medical assessments – open to all once a year.
• Wider benefits scheme, including a benefits hub with offers and information to save money and support well‑being.
• Performance‑related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets.

About Us

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.

Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.

Commitment to Diversity

We’re committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that’s extra time, accessible formats, or anything else just let us know, we’re here to help and support.

Disclaimer

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.