Fire Projects Engineer

Odin Careers Ltd; Newbury; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fire safety company in Newbury is seeking a Fire Projects Engineer to supervise installations and ensure projects are delivered safely and on schedule. The role offers an opportunity to transition from hands-on installation to project management, allowing for career progression into senior roles. Ideal candidates will have an electrical qualification and experience in fire alarm services. This position promises a dynamic work environment with support from a dedicated team.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Supportive team environment

Varied projects

Qualifications

• Electrically qualified or equivalent industry experience.
• Solid background in fire alarm and/or smoke vent installation.
• Comfortable managing multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Supervising fire alarm, smoke vent, and passive fire installations.
• Working with the Project Coordinator for scheduling.
• Carrying out quality control inspections.

Skills

Electrically qualified

Background in fire alarm installation

Confident in providing technical guidance

Organised and proactive

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Are you an experienced Fire Projects Engineer looking to step away from the tools full‑time and into a project‑focused role, without losing your technical edge?

The Opportunity

You'll take ownership of live fire alarm, smoke vent, and passive fire projects, ensuring works are delivered safely, on time, and to the highest standard. While this is predominantly a project supervision role, you'll still stay hands‑on when required, carrying out minor installations and quality inspections.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supervising multiple small to medium fire alarm, smoke vent, and passive fire installations
• Working closely with the Project Coordinator to ensure jobs are delivered on schedule and in line with client KPIs
• Acting as the first point of contact for field operatives on technical queries
• Liaising with clients and site teams to coordinate site access and works
• Carrying out quality control inspections to ensure compliance and best practice
• Completing minor electrical and fire alarm installations where required

What We’re Looking For

• Electrically qualified (or equivalent industry experience)
• Solid background in fire alarm and/or smoke vent installation or servicing
• Confident providing technical guidance to engineers on site
• Organised, proactive, and comfortable juggling multiple projects
• Excellent communication skills with both engineers and clients
• Someone ready to step up from install/service into a project role

Why Apply?

• A genuine career progression role into project engineering
• Less time on the tools, more ownership and responsibility
• Supportive team environment with clear structure and coordination
• Varied projects, no two days the same
• Opportunity to grow into senior project or management roles

If you’re looking to take the next step in your Fire Systems career, taking a side step away from the tools, click 'Apply' now or give us a call for more information. If you don’t hear from us within 5 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful for this position. We value your interest and encourage you to apply for future opportunities with us.