Fire And Security Engineer

Alecto Recruitment; Reading; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency seeks a Fire and Security Engineer in Reading, UK. This senior role involves installing and maintaining fire and security systems in residential and commercial properties. You'll lead by example, support junior engineers, and manage smaller projects. The position offers a competitive salary of £35,000 to £50,000, a company vehicle, and opportunities for career progression without sacrificing hands-on work. This is a chance to develop your skills while being trusted from day one.

Benefits

Company vehicle and fuel card

Birthday leave

Benefits platform with discounts

Regular training and a clear development plan

Qualifications

• Strong background in fire and security installation.
• Solid experience with intruder, CCTV and access control.
• A calm, professional approach with clients and contractors.
• Good planning and documentation skills.
• A full UK driving licence.
• A willingness to develop your career.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, test and maintain fire and security systems.
• Support junior engineers on site.
• Carry out surveys and prepare documentation.
• Take charge of smaller works.

Skills

Fire and security installation

Intruder systems

CCTV

Access control

Planning and documentation skills

Tools

Laptop

Phone

Job description

Fire and Security Engineer

£35,000 to £50,000 DOE + Vehicle + Benefits

If you want a role where your experience is valued, the work is varied, and your progression is genuinely supported, this is worth a look.

You'll join a specialist that delivers high quality Fire and Security installations across premium residential properties and smart commercial sites. The team is known for its attention to detail, tidy work and strong client care, so this suits someone who takes pride in doing things properly.

This is a Senior Engineer role first and foremost. You'll stay hands on, lead by example on site and be trusted with more ownership day to day. As you grow, you'll also get the chance to step into wider responsibility, whether that's leading small works, supporting planning or building toward a future leadership or project role. The exact path depends on you.

What you will be doing

• Install, commission, test and maintain modern fire and security systems
• Work with intruder, CCTV and access control across mixed environments
• Set the standard on site and support junior engineers when needed
• Carry out surveys, prepare clear documentation and keep clients updated
• Take charge of smaller works and build your confidence in wider coordination

What you need to bring

• Strong background in fire and security installation
• Solid experience with intruder, CCTV and access control
• A calm, professional approach with clients and contractors
• Good planning and documentation skills
• A full UK driving licence
• A willingness to develop your career, whatever direction you want to grow in

What makes this role stand out

You are stepping into a senior position with trust from day one. You'll have the freedom to deliver the work to a high standard while getting exposure to the next steps in your career. Whether that turns into mentoring others, leading small projects, or eventually moving into a project or technical leadership role, you'll get support and structured development.

If you want progression without losing the hands on work you enjoy, this gives you both.

Package

• Salary £35,000 to £50,000 depending on experience
• Company vehicle and fuel card
• Laptop and phone
• Birthday leave
• Benefits platform with discounts
• Regular training and a clear development plan
• INDAV

Keywords

• Fire and Security Engineer
• Senior Security Engineer
• Security Installation Engineer
• Fire Alarm Engineer
• CCTV Engineer
• Access Control Engineer
• Security Systems Installation
• Residential Security
• Commercial Security
• Luxury Property Security
• Smart Security
• Project Management Pathway
• Security Project Engineer