Fire Installation and Commissioning Engineer

Midas; Buckingham; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Midas is seeking an experienced Fire Installation & Commissioning Engineer to install, test, commission and hand over fire alarm, detection, emergency lighting and related fire-protection systems across commercial, industrial and residential properties in the UK.

You will read technical drawings, certificate commissioning, fault-find and configure cause-and-effect programming while ensuring BS 5839/ BS 5266 compliance and high health and safety standards. Valid UK driving license is required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience installing and commissioning fire alarm and associated fire-protection systems.
• Experience with conventional and addressable fire alarm systems.
• Knowledge of BS 5839, BS 5266 and applicable fire-safety regulations.
• Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with a range of fire alarm panels and equipment manufacturers.
• Good understanding of electrical systems and site-based installation practices.
• Strong communication and customer-service skills.
• Able to work independently and as part of a project team.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Willing to travel nationwide as required.
• CSCS or ECS card.
• FIA Emergency Lighting training.
• Manufacturer-specific training.
• IPAF or PASMA certification.
• Experience working on construction and refurbishment projects.
• Experience commissioning integrated fire and life-safety systems.

Responsibilities

• Install conventional and addressable fire alarm, detection, emergency lighting and associated fire-protection systems.
• Commission, test and fault-find systems in accordance with relevant British Standards and company procedures.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, specifications and wiring diagrams.
• Complete commissioning certificates, test records, service reports and handover documentation.
• Configure cause-and-effect programming where required.
• Diagnose and resolve on-site technical issues efficiently.
• Commission integrated fire and life-safety systems.
• Liaise with clients, site managers, subcontractors and internal teams.
• Provide customers with guidance on the operation of installed systems.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety and compliance.

Skills

Fire alarm installation

Fire system commissioning

Fault finding

Electrical systems

BS 5839 knowledge

Communication skills

Driving licence

Tools

Fire alarm panels

Electrical test equipment

Job description

Package £40,000 per annum + Overtime and Expenses

Location Oxfordshire, Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, London

We are seeking an experienced Fire Installation & Commissioning Engineer to install, test, commission and hand over fire alarm, detection, emergency lighting and associated fire-protection systems across commercial, industrial and residential properties.

Key Responsibilities

• Install conventional and addressable fire alarm, detection, emergency lighting and associated fire-protection systems.
• Commission, test and fault-find systems in accordance with relevant British Standards and company procedures.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, specifications and wiring diagrams.
• Complete commissioning certificates, test records, service reports and handover documentation.
• Configure cause-and-effect programming where required.
• Diagnose and resolve on-site technical issues efficiently.
• Commission integrated fire and life-safety systems.
• Liaise with clients, site managers, subcontractors and internal teams.
• Provide customers with guidance on the operation of installed systems.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety, quality and compliance.

About You

• Proven experience installing and commissioning fire alarm and associated fire-protection systems.
• Experience working with conventional and addressable fire alarm systems.
• Good working knowledge of BS 5839, BS 5266 and applicable fire-safety regulations.
• Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with a range of fire alarm panels and equipment manufacturers.
• Good understanding of electrical systems and site-based installation practices.
• Strong communication and customer-service skills.
• Able to work independently and as part of a project team.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Willing to travel nationwide as required.
• Skilled Worker CSCS or ECS card.
• FIA Emergency Lighting training.
• Manufacturer-specific training.
• IPAF or PASMA certification.
• Experience working on construction and refurbishment projects.
• Experience commissioning integrated fire and life-safety systems.

An excellent opportunity to join a growing business delivering high-quality fire-protection and life-safety systems on varied projects across the UK.