Fire Alarm Projects & Commissioning Engineer

ERP Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle or car allowance

Travel card provided

Overtime & on-call allowance

24 days annual leave + bank holidays

Company pension

Career progression opportunities

Equipment: laptop, mobile

Job summary

ERP Limited in London is seeking an experienced Fire Alarm Projects & Commissioning Engineer to deliver commercial fire alarm projects across London. The role blends hands-on commissioning, programming, technical problem-solving and project coordination with clear opportunities for career progression.

The position requires commissioning experience, ability to program addressable panels, and familiarity with BS 5839 standards.

Qualifications

• Commissioning commercial fire alarm systems.
• Programming addressable fire alarm panels.
• Good knowledge of BS 5839 and related standards.
• Experience coordinating site works on projects.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Commission, programme and test fire alarm systems, including Cause & Effect.
• Coordinate installation projects, engineers and subcontractors.
• Carry out site surveys, pre-commissioning checks and complex fault-finding.
• Ensure compliance with BS 5839 and relevant industry standards.
• Complete system handovers, client training and commissioning certification.
• Provide technical support on complex fire alarm systems and networks.

Skills

Commissioning

Addressable panels

BS 5839 knowledge

Project coordination

Driving licence

Job description

Fire Alarm Projects & Commissioning Engineer

London | £55,000 + Company Vehicle / Allowance + Benefits

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Fire Alarm Projects & Commissioning Engineer to join an established Fire & Security company, delivering commercial fire alarm projects across London.

This is a varied role combining hands-on commissioning, system programming, technical problem-solving and project coordination, with genuine opportunities for career progression.

The Role

• Commission, programme and test fire alarm systems, including Cause & Effect.
• Coordinate installation projects, engineers and subcontractors.
• Carry out site surveys, pre-commissioning checks and complex fault-finding.
• Ensure compliance with BS 5839 and relevant industry standards.
• Complete system handovers, client training and commissioning certification.
• Provide technical support on complex fire alarm systems and networks.

Requirements

• Strong experience commissioning commercial fire alarm systems.
• Confident programming addressable fire alarm panels.
• Good knowledge of BS 5839 and Cause & Effect.
• Experience supporting project delivery and coordinating site works.
• FIA qualifications or equivalent preferred.
• Full UK driving licence.

The Package

• £55,000 basic salary
• Company vehicle or car allowance
• Paid travel and travel card provided
• Overtime and on-call allowance
• 24 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company pension
• Company events and career progression opportunities
• Laptop, mobile phone and specialist commissioning equipment