Fire & Security Engineer

Alarm Communications Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fire and security solutions provider is seeking a Fire & Security Engineer in London. The role involves leading the installation and commissioning of various fire and security systems, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience and possess strong electrical skills. Attractive benefits include a competitive salary of £38,000 DOE, bonuses, and progression opportunities.

Benefits

Basic Salary – £38,000 DOE

Company Bonus

Overtime, Travel Time & Call-out

Aviva Pension

Life Assurance 4x Salary

22 Days Paid Holidays plus Bank Holidays

Paid Candidate Referral Scheme

Mental Health & Well-being Scheme

Employee Recognition Scheme

Free, secure, onsite parking

Development and progression opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience as a Fire and Security Engineer.
• Able to carry out safe isolations and maintain a safe working environment.
• Experience with installing, commissioning, and maintaining systems.
• Passion for continuous learning and skill development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of fire and security projects onsite.
• Install and commission fire alarm and security-related systems.
• Act as the primary onsite contact for projects.
• Work as part of a dedicated key account support team.

Skills

Fire and Security Systems installation

Electrical competence

Customer orientation

Attention to detail

Time management

Job description

Fire & Security Engineer - London

Alarm Communications Limited are a leading team of fire protection, commercial security and building management systems specialists, with our Head Office located in Surrey. Our client base is predominantly built of prestigious buildings and landmarks, such as high-end hotels, stadia and education establishments in and around Greater London. We are currently looking to appoint a new Fire & Security Engineer, specifically covering the London Area.

You will have a primary focus of taking an on-site lead in the delivery of fire and security projects, including the installation and commissioning of fire alarm and security-related systems. This role requires technical expertise and hands‑on involvement in the execution of projects, ensuring efficient and successful installations, whilst also providing high levels of customer satisfaction.

This position would suit someone who enjoys taking the lead on a variety of small to large‑sized projects and with the additional responsibility of acting as the primary on‑site contact.

Systems vary but are mostly large‑scale networked systems including Gent, Advanced, Notifier, Avigilon, HikVision, Axxonsoft, Salto, Assa Abloy, ACT, Paxton, Galaxy, Texecom and Cortech

Alarm Communication's Engineers

• You will be working as part of a small and dedicated key account support team, so you will work regularly with a group of fellow Engineers and Apprentices.
• The sites are primarily long‑standing, prestigious contracts with direct end‑user relationships, so the works must be completed professionally and to exceptional levels of workmanship.
• The engineer will be given time, support, and resources to install these systems to the highest possible standards, with extensive training provided to achieve expert status with our primary systems.
• Reporting to the Contract Manager for that area, the Engineer will liaise regularly with their Senior Engineer, Service Coordinator, and Service Manager.
• The Engineer will be working as part of a small and dedicated key account support team, so you will work regularly with a group of fellow Engineers and Apprentices.

Who We're Looking For:

• You will have experience with a range of different products and manufacturers, with at least 2 years’ experience as a Fire and Security Engineer.
• Electrically competent; able to carry out safe isolations and maintain a safe working environment.
• Experience with Installing, Commissioning and Maintaining Systems.
• Customer orientated, with the ability to adapt and respond to clients in different situations.
• Good attention to detail and a person who can prioritise and manage their time effectively.
• Someone with a passion to continue to learn and develop themselves and their skills.
• An individual with the desire to install and maintain systems to the highest standards.

How we Attract, Reward & Retain Our Employees

At Alarm Communications we recognise the importance of fairly rewarding our employees. We go above and beyond with our remuneration packages that not only meet the needs of a challenging economic climate, but we offer packages, benefits and incentives to support the broader needs of our people making their everyday lives and futures more comfortable.

• Basic Salary – £38,000 DOE
• Company Bonus
• Overtime, Travel Time & Call-out
• Aviva Pension
• Life Assurance 4x Salary
• 22 Days Paid Holidays plus Bank Holidays
• Paid Candidate Referral Scheme – up to £1,000 per referral, unlimited referrals.
• Mental Health & Well‑being Scheme
• Employee Recognition Scheme
• Free, secure, onsite parking
• Development and progression opportunities

A Little More About Alarm Communications

Alarm Communications Limited (ACL), a specialist division of Marlowe Fire & Security Group, install and maintain intelligent building systems that allow our clients to keep the people that rely on them safe from harm and secure their businesses future. Working across our three core service; Fire & Life Safety systems, Security systems, Building Energy Management systems.

Marlowe Fire & Security Group are the UK’s fastest growing and most innovative consortium of fire, life safety and security service providers, providing protection to our customer's property and people. Consisting of established and complementary brands: ACL, FAFS Fire & Security, Marlowe Fire & Security, Marlowe Kitchen Fire Suppression, Morgan Fire Protection.

Our Business Include:

• Alarm Communications - acl.uk.com
• Clymac - clymac.co.uk/
• FAFS Fire & Security - fafsfireandsecurity.com
• Marlowe Kitchen Fire Suppression - marlowefireandsecurity.com
• Morgan Fire Protection - morganfire.co.uk
• Marlowe Smoke Control - marlowe-aov.co.uk
• Marlowe Fire & Security - marlowefireandsecurity.com

Equal Opportunities

We strive to create a diverse, inclusive environment to encourage all our employees to be themselves. We celebrate what makes us unique and believe that adopting a culture of inclusion helps us to best serve our customers. We are committed to supporting equal opportunities, please inform us if you require any reasonable adjustments to enable you to participate in the recruitment process.