Fire Alarm Engineer

Thames Water; Lane End; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water utility company is seeking a Fire Alarm Engineer to assist in delivering fire alarm installations and managing health and safety for various projects. The role involves site assessments, contractor management, and ensuring compliance with fire safety standards. Candidates should have experience in a technical role and relevant certifications. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £55,000 per annum, plus benefits including a car allowance and holiday entitlement.

Benefits

Car allowance paid monthly

Competitive salary

Annual medical assessments

Contribution to pension scheme

Qualifications

• Hold a full UK driving licence and have your own transport.
• Experience with fire alarm systems and standards.
• Ability to deliver specified outputs using initiative.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Lead Project Engineer in fire alarm installations.
• Conduct fire alarm risk assessments.
• Manage Health & Safety for projects.
• Compile and report findings on installations.

Skills

Experience within a commercial and/or technical role

FIA BS 5839‑1 Fundamental or equivalent certification

Capable of working unsupervised

Education

Relevant work experience

Job description

Overview

As a Fire Alarm Engineer, you will assist the Lead Project Engineer in delivering all aspects of fire alarm installs (minor and major works). You will report the progress and standard of the work in progress before handing it over.

What you will be doing

• Carry out fire alarm risk assessments and requirements (HSP 12) across many of Thames Water's sites.
• In‑house training will be provided to support your progression towards a Project Engineer role, undertaking all aspects of Health & Safety management for your portfolio of projects.
• 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 on resolving problems.
• Carry out site fire alarm assessments/requirements to BS 5839‑1.
• Scope/write specification documents.
• Health & Safety management for your portfolio of projects.
• Assess tenders.
• Financial management.
• Programme management.
• Communicate and give technical assistance to key stakeholders/customers.
• Ensure all asset data is captured and updated at the end of a project.
• Travel to various Thames Water sites in the West London/Thames Valley area, potentially covering up to 150 miles round‑trip each week.

Location & Travel

Your base location will be within South East London. The role requires frequent site travel and a full UK driving licence, plus access to a vehicle and insurance to cover work travel. A monthly car allowance will be paid.

Working Hours

Monday to Friday, 36 hours per week.

What you should bring to the role

• 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.
• Hold a full UK driving licence and have your own transport.
• Capable of working unsupervised and using initiative to deliver specified outputs.

What’s in it for you

• Offer 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).
• Defined contribution pension: up to 12% employee contribution.
• Personal medical assessments once a year.
• Wide benefits scheme, including an online benefits hub.
• Performance‑related pay plan linked to company performance measures and targets.

Benefits

• Car allowance paid monthly.
• Competitive salary and bonus potential.
• Accruing holiday and bank holiday entitlement.
• Contribution to pension scheme with employee match.
• Annual medical assessments.
• Access to a comprehensive benefits hub.
• Performance incentives tied to company results.