Fire Alarm & Protection Commissioning Lead – Data Centers

YDU JC Air Cond & Ref Inc.- Dubai; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and performance‑dr-

Company car and life insurance

Pension contributions

Private medical cover

Laptop and mobile provided

Overtime opportunities

Employee assistance program and staff/

Referral scheme and discounts

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking an experienced Fire Alarm & Fire Protection Commissioning Manager to lead on-site commissioning of complex fire detection, alarm, and suppression systems in data centre environments. You will coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, and subcontractors to ensure safe, compliant delivery.

The role demands a strong technical background in fire protection, extensive commissioning leadership, and a track record in mission‑critical facilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in fire alarm and fire protection commissioning.
• Proven experience commissioning systems within data centre environments.
• Strong understanding of integrated testing strategies and client‑led commissioning processes.
• NVQ Level 6 (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline.
• FIA qualification.
• Strong knowledge of LPCB standards and fire protection compliance requirements.
• Extensive experience with complex fire detection and suppression systems.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing commissioning teams and subcontractors.
• Excellent understanding of commissioning documentation, compliance, and handover processes.
• Strong stakeholder management and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning activities for fire alarm, detection, suppression, and integrated life‑safety systems, including: VESDA and aspirating smoke detection; Gas suppression systems; Fire alarm systems and interfaces; Sprinkler and life‑safety integrations.
• Develop and manage commissioning plans, procedures, test scripts, and method statements.
• Coordinate commissioning activities with project stakeholders and client teams.
• Manage interface testing across systems including BMS, HVAC, access control, power, and critical infrastructure.
• Lead pre‑commissioning activities, IST, SAT, and witness testing.
• Ensure compliance with LPCB standards, FIA guidance, BS 5839, BS EN 12845, and other relevant regulations.
• Manage specialist commissioning teams and subcontractors to achieve programme milestones.
• Produce commissioning documentation, test records, reports, and handover packs.
• Support FAT where required.
• Promote best practice, continuous improvement, and safe working standards.

Skills

Fire protection

Commissioning

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Data centre experience

Education

NVQ Level 6 (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline

FIA qualification

Job description

Johnson Controls is seeking an experienced Fire Alarm & Fire Protection Commissioning Manager to lead on-site commissioning of complex fire detection, alarm, and suppression systems in data centre environments. You will coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, and subcontractors to ensure safe, compliant delivery.

The role demands a strong technical background in fire protection, extensive commissioning leadership, and a track record in mission‑critical facilities.