Fire Alarms QA 2

Core Group; West Boldon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a QA Specialist for Fire Detection to ensure quality assurance at the AESC Gigafactory in Sunderland. The role involves performing inspections, ensuring compliance with standards, and utilizing strong knowledge of fire detection systems. Ideal candidates will have experience in QA, a solid understanding of BS 5839, and a keen attention to detail. This role promotes professionalism and involves collaboration with various stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in QA, inspection, or commissioning of fire detection and alarm systems.
• Strong working knowledge of BS 5839 is essential.
• Excellent attention to detail with a structured, evidence-based quality approach.

Responsibilities

• Carry out QA inspections of fire alarm control panels and networked panels.
• Verify compliance with BS 5839 and design drawings.
• Review cabling standards and installation of certain systems.
• Identify non-conformances and ensure corrective actions.

Skills

QA inspection

Knowledge of BS 5839

Attention to detail

Experience with VESDA systems

Ability to identify defects

Job description

Fire Alarms QA

Bill Rate: £25.00 - £30/ph

5 days per week, 50 hrs per week

Location: AESC Gigafactory, Sunderland, SR5 3FH

Industry: Construction / Fire & Life Safety

Job Summary

As a QA Specialist - Fire Detection, you will be responsible for quality assurance of the installation, testing, and commissioning readiness of complete fire detection and alarm systems at the AESC Gigafactory Sunderland. This includes control and indicating equipment (panels), detectors, interfaces, power supplies, cabling, ancillary devices, and VESDA (aspirating smoke detection) systems.

The role is focused on ensuring all works are delivered in accordance with BS 5839, approved design documentation, manufacturers' requirements, and best industry practice, with a strong emphasis on attention to detail, defect prevention, and long‑term system reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out QA inspections of fire alarm control panels, networked panels, power supplies, detectors, interfaces, sounders, visual alarm devices, and ancillary equipment
• Inspect installation of VESDA / aspirating smoke detection systems, including pipework routing, sampling point layout, pipe labelling, detector configuration, and airflow integrity
• Verify compliance with BS 5839 (all applicable parts), design drawings, cause & effect matrices, and manufacturers' installation instructions
• Confirm correct installation of primary and standby power supplies, battery sizing, segregation, and resilience
• Review cabling standards, containment, fire stopping, device addressing, zoning, and system labelling
• Witness and review inspection, testing, and commissioning activities, including functional testing and interface operation
• Review and approve QA records, inspection checklists, test results, as‑built drawings, and O&M documentation
• Identify non‑conformances, defects, or workmanship issues and ensure corrective actions are implemented and closed out
• Support defect prevention strategies to minimise future defect claims and latent system failures
• Liaise with site management, installers, commissioning engineers, fire engineers, and client representatives
• Participate in audits, quality reviews, and system handover processes

Essential Skills & Experience

• Demonstrable experience in QA, inspection, installation oversight, or commissioning of fire detection and alarm systems
• Strong working knowledge of BS 5839 (essential)
• Practical experience with panels, detectors, interfaces, power supplies, and VESDA / aspirating detection systems
• Excellent attention to detail with a structured, evidence‑based quality approach
• Ability to identify installation defects, compliance gaps, and future reliability risks
• Experience on large‑scale industrial, manufacturing, or complex construction projects