Fire & Security Commissioning Engineer

Vibe Recruit; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully expensed company van

Mobile phone and laptop

Flexible working hours

Private health insurance

25 days annual leave plus bank holiday

Job summary

Vibe Recruit is seeking an experienced Fire & Security Commissioning Engineer in Newcastle upon Tyne. This role involves fault finding, problem solving, and managing systems through to final commissioning and handover.

You'll work collaboratively with installation and design teams, ensuring system compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will have strong commissioning skills and relevant electrical qualifications, along with excellent communication capabilities.

Qualifications

• Strong commissioning and/or electrical engineering experience.
• Experience of electrical testing and verification.
• Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Commissioning and testing fire alarm, security and TECS systems.
• Carrying out fault finding and troubleshooting.
• Completing electrical testing and verification.
• Working closely with installation and design teams.

Skills

Commissioning experience

Electrical testing

Fault-finding skills

Knowledge of standards

Communication skills

Education

Relevant electrical qualifications

Job description

Fire & Security Commissioning Engineer

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Fire & Security Commissioning Engineer to join a growing and supportive organisation operating across the fire and security sector.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an engineer who enjoys fault finding, problem solving and taking ownership of systems through the final commissioning and handover stages. You'll work closely with installation and design teams while being trusted as the technical expert on site.

The Role

As a Fire & Security Commissioning Engineer, your responsibilities will include:

• Commissioning and testing fire alarm, security and TECS systems
• Carrying out fault finding and troubleshooting
• Completing electrical testing and verification
• Working closely with installation and design teams to ensure projects are delivered successfully
• Ensuring systems comply with relevant industry standards and regulations
• Supporting successful client handovers
• Liaising professionally with customers and colleagues on site
• Completing relevant commissioning documentation

What We're Looking For

You’ll ideally have:

• Strong commissioning and/or electrical engineering experience
• Experience of electrical testing and verification
• Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of relevant fire and security standards
• Experience within Fire & Security would be advantageous, although candidates with strong transferable electrical and commissioning experience will also be considered
• Relevant electrical or technical qualifications
• Strong communication skills and confidence dealing directly with clients

What's On Offer

You’ll be joining an expanding organisation that genuinely invests in its engineers and offers:

• Fully expensed company van
• Mobile phone and laptop
• Flexible working hours
• Door-to-door travel when on call
• Private health insurance and life insurance
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to purchase additional leave
• Paid training and relevant courses
• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Supportive team environment

If you're an experienced engineer looking for your next opportunity within a growing Fire & Security environment, we'd love to hear from you.