FIRE & SECURITY COMMISSIONING ENGINEER

Darke & Taylor Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a skilled Fire & Security Commissioning Engineer to enhance their award-winning team. This role involves leading the commissioning of advanced fire and security systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards while providing technical assistance. The company values quality and proactive teamwork, offering a supportive environment for professional growth. With a strong focus on employee development and a commitment to diversity, this position represents a fantastic opportunity for those looking to advance their careers in a thriving sector. Join a team dedicated to excellence and innovation in building services.

Benefits

Company pension contribution

London bonus working incentive

24 days annual leave

Private healthcare

Company laptop

On-call rota retainer

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Fire & Security commissioning.
• FIA Qualifications or equivalent formal industry training required.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning of Fire Alarm and Security Systems from start to finish.
• Conduct site audits and ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Supervise installation engineers and maintain documentation.

Skills

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Fault-Finding Skills

Technical Training

Experience in Fire & Security

Proactive Work Ethic

Teamwork

Education

FIA Qualifications or equivalent

Formal industry training

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Fire & Security Systems

Job description

Full-time | Home Counties / London (with travel to various project sites)

The opportunity

Darke & Taylor are a multi-award-winning Building Services Company with an established track record of providing job opportunities and long-term careers to people in the Building Services industry. Based just outside Oxford and operating in the South East and London, the Company has a healthy order book and is looking to recruit talented individuals to join its team. Due to the ongoing success of our Fire & Security Department and a positive forward order book, we currently have a vacancy for a Fire & Security Commissioning Engineer to join our in-house Team.

OVERVIEW:

As a Fire & Security Commissioning Engineer, you will be responsible for leading the commissioning of Fire, Aspirating, and Security Systems from first fix to completion. Working closely with project managers, you will ensure compliance with installation standards and regulations, while maintaining thorough documentation throughout the process.

PACKAGE ON OFFER:

• The standard work hours are from 7:00 AM to 4:15 PM, Monday to Friday, however, hours may vary based on site-specific requirements and job needs, and on-call rota (£150 retainer, approx. 1 in 4 rota).
• Company pension contribution.
• London bonus working incentive.
• 24 days annual leave (including 8 bank holidays).
• Private healthcare and health insurance benefits.
• Company laptop.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the commissioning of Fire Alarm, Aspirating, and Security Systems (CCTV, Access Control, Video Entry, and Intruder Alarms).
• Conduct site audits prior to commissioning to assess installation quality and readiness.
• Supervise and guide installation engineers, ensuring high standards are met.
• Assist with 1st and 2nd fix tasks when required.
• Ensure full compliance with relevant industry standards, regulations, and manufacturer guidelines.
• Complete all necessary commissioning paperwork accurately and on time.
• Provide reactive technical assistance as required, troubleshooting and resolving any system issues.
• Promote and build a “gold standard” philosophy within the team, ensuring best practices are followed.
• Maintain an up-to-date CPD record to ensure ongoing professional development.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with a focus on quality and compliance.
• Formal industry or manufacturer-specific technical training.
• FIA Qualifications or equivalent formal industry training.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the Fire & Security commissioning field.
• FESS Card (desirable) or ECS Card.
• Must be able to work proactively on their own and as part of a team.
• A good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Outlook software.
• Strong fault-finding skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues.
• Experience with networking and integrating various Fire & Security systems.
• Proficiency with systems including, but not limited to, Texecom, Galaxy, Advanced, Kentec, Vesda, Wagner, Dahua, Paxton, and BPT.

Due to the nature of the business, successful applicants will be subject to a satisfactory DBS and enhanced security checks (BS7858).

This position offers a fantastic career path in a growth area of a well-established company, which is a great place to work and a great place to develop your career. Darke & Taylor is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.

Have you got what it takes to join our dedicated, professional, award-winning team?