Fire Project / Senior Engineer

Cento Group; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fire and security specialist in London is seeking a Senior Engineer to install and commission fire systems across various sites. This role offers opportunities for progression and flexibility, with optional overtime and a company vehicle.

Benefits

Company van (or car if preferred) with personal use.

Optional overtime: 1.5x on Saturdays, 2x on Sundays, 1.33x for evening work.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in fire system installations and commissioning.
• Some exposure to security systems (CCTV, access control, intruder).

Responsibilities

• Install and commission fire systems (70%) and some security systems (30%).
• Complete remedial works and system upgrades as required.
• Work flexibly to accommodate night shifts and evening works.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Job description

Fire Project / Senior Engineer (with some Security)

Up to £55,000

London

About Our Client:

Our client is a fast-growing fire and security specialist delivering major government and commercial contracts across the UK. Their current projects include a £1 million hotel refurbishment and a £500,000 fire alarm upgrade across government support buildings. With a strong project pipeline and a flexible, supportive structure, this is a company offering genuine long-term progression opportunities.

Responsibilities:

1. Install and commission fire systems (70%) and some security systems (30%) across government and commercial sites.
2. Complete remedial works and system upgrades as required.
3. Carry out weekly progress reports to the Project Manager.
4. Work flexibly to accommodate night shifts, evening works, and occasional stays away from home.
5. Proven experience in fire system installations and commissioning.
6. Some exposure to security systems (CCTV, access control, intruder).
7. Ability to work on large-scale refurbishment and upgrade projects.
8. Strong communication, reporting, and time management skills.
9. Willingness to travel and work non-standard hours when needed.
10. No call-out rota.
11. Optional overtime: 1.5x on Saturdays, 2x on Sundays, 1.33x for evening work.
12. Company van (or car if preferred) with personal use.
13. Opportunity to grow within a fast-expanding company.

Ready for your next big challenge? Join a thriving company delivering high-value projects and take your career to new heights. With flexibility, progression, and variety built into the role — now is the time to make your move. Apply today!

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