Fire Engineer

Balfour Beatty plc; Maidenhead; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days paid annual leave

Family-friendly policies

Pension and share incentive plan

Job summary

Balfour Beatty plc is seeking a Fire Engineer to join its Fire Engineering team. This hands-on role involves the maintenance and installation of fire alarm systems across various sites in the UK. The position requires extensive UK travel, with a focus on compliance with fire safety standards.

The ideal candidate will possess relevant fire trade qualifications and have a proactive, customer-focused approach. Benefits include flexible working, generous leave policies, and a commitment to equality and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Experience in fire detection installation, maintenance and fault finding.
• Strong understanding of current fire safety standards.
• Full, clean UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain and repair fire detection systems.
• Diagnose faults and carry out works safely.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards.

Skills

Fire detection installation

Maintenance and fault finding

Communication skills

Customer service

Education

Relevant fire trade qualifications

Level 3 Certificate in Risk Assessment

Tools

EMS Firecell

Cygnus

Sitenet

Job description

About the Role

Balfour Beatty is looking for a Fire Engineer to join our specialist Fire Engineering team within Asset & Technology Solutions. This hands‑on role focuses on the installation, maintenance, and reactive repair of fire alarm systems and associated fire equipment across Balfour Beatty sites nationwide.

You’ll work in line with current British and European Standards, manufacturer requirements, and industry best practice, helping ensure the safety of our people, assets and the public. This role is primarily field‑based and will involve UK‑wide travel; flexibility is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, maintain and repair fire detection systems and associated equipment.
• Diagnose faults and carry out reactive and planned works efficiently and safely.
• Ensure all works comply with industry standards, system specifications and company protocols.
• Complete associated paperwork and manage digital records accurately.
• Deliver and collect materials and equipment, including basic stock control.
• Prepare and follow risk assessments and method statements.
• Maintain a tidy, safe working vehicle.
• Build strong relationships with site teams, internal stakeholders and customers.
• Promote excellent customer service and live the Balfour Beatty values.
• Report near misses, unsafe acts and positive safety observations.
• Stay up to date with changes to regulations, standards and best practice.

Essential Qualifications

• Experience in fire detection installation, maintenance and fault finding.
• Practical, hands‑on industry experience.
• Strong understanding of current fire safety standards.
• Relevant fire trade qualifications.
• Excellent working knowledge of Health & Safety.
• Full, clean UK driving licence.
• Strong communication, organisation and customer service skills.
• Proactive, self‑motivated approach with a flexible attitude to work.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience within a BAFE‑accredited organisation.
• Knowledge of the construction industry.
• CSCS, ECS, IPAF or PASMA cards.
• Experience with EMS Firecell, Cygnus and/or Sitenet.
• Portable extinguisher experience (BAFE accredited).
• Level 3 Certificate in Risk Assessment.
• Additional trade skills (e.g., electrical or mechanical background).

Benefits

• Smart working, including staggered start and finish times, with up to 40 % remote working where roles allow.
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata).
• Family‑friendly policies including 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partner leave.
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and more.

Equality and Inclusion

Balfour Beatty is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to removing barriers for people with disabilities and long‑term health conditions in obtaining employment. We encourage applicants with a disability to apply, provided they meet the minimum requirements for the role. We also welcome applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.