Fire & Security Engineer - London

Emcor UK; London; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in facilities management is seeking a Fire & Security Engineer for their mobile contract in London. You will perform system maintenance and support while working closely with clients to ensure high-quality service and compliance with British Standards. This role offers significant development opportunities and the provision of a company van and fuel card.

Benefits

25 days holidays + Bank holidays

Company Pension - Auto enrolment

Employee Assistance Programme

Occupational Health support

Extensive Learning & Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in servicing, maintaining, and installing CCTV, access control, and fire systems.
• Strong knowledge of British Standards and excellent diagnostic skills.
• Health & Safety trained with experience in risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Support on-site engineers and carry out system maintenance.
• Provide planned preventive maintenance, repairs, and system commissioning.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and technical policies.

Skills

CCTV installation

Access control

Intruder alarms

Fire systems

Health & Safety

Diagnostic skills

Education

Experience in servicing and maintaining security systems

Job description

Duties/Responsibilities

Location: London/M25 (MOBILE) Van + Fuel Card provided

Salary: Up to £39,000 + Benefits

Working hours: Monday to Friday 0800 to 1700

About EMCOR

At EMCOR UK, we revolutionise facilities management by combining our engineering heritage and innovation capability. We prioritize people in everything we do, collaborating closely with our customers to understand their needs, from the big picture to day-to-day operations. Our purpose is to "create a better world at work". Using our insight platform, "One Data World," we harness data-driven intelligence to make informed decisions, adapting our services to meet our customers' evolving requirements. This helps us cultivate an improved workplace experience, optimize efficiency, meticulously manage assets, and minimize environmental impact. Our commitment to safety, compliance, and assurance supports our approach, empowering customers to shape a better future, whether guiding their path to net zero or redeveloping facilities for better efficiency.

An opportunity has arisen for a Fire & Security Engineer to join our expanding mobile contract covering London and surrounding areas. A company van (for business use only) and fuel card are provided. There are significant development opportunities in this role, with ongoing training for our engineers.

Job Purpose:

To support on-site engineers and clients by carrying out system maintenance, reactive tasks, and small or extra works on CCTV, access control, security systems, and automatic fire systems for both internal and external clients.

What you will do:

1. Support on-site engineers and clients.
2. Carry out system maintenance, reactive tasks, and small or extra works on CCTV, access control, security systems, and fire systems.
3. Preferably have a multi-disciplined background in Fire and Security; knowledge of working with large commercial clients and various manufacturers is advantageous.
4. Work with large Blue-Chip Clients in the South East and surrounding regions.
5. Provide planned preventive maintenance, system repairs, small works, and system commissioning in line with client requirements.
6. Prepare dilapidation reports for new contracts and recommend improvements.
7. Support design, support, and quotation delivery following British Standards.
8. Maintain strong communication with clients and EMCOR UK.
9. Ensure policies, procedures, and standards are followed to maintain contract integrity and high-quality service.
10. Maintain service portfolios to meet quality standards and external verification requirements.
11. Comply with health, safety, security, environmental, and technical policies, ensuring high standards of discipline.
12. Complete risk assessments for all tasks.
13. Wear PPE as required.
14. Complete works in accordance with British Standards and good practices.
15. Submit timesheets, mileage, and administrative paperwork promptly.
16. Coordinate closely with the EMCOR UK Service Centre.
17. Follow up on non-compliance and recommendations with quotations.
18. Perform any other duties as required.

Person Specification

1. Minimum 2 years’ experience in servicing, maintaining, and installing CCTV, access control, intruder alarms, intercoms, and fire systems.
2. Strong knowledge of British Standards, NSI, and LPCB standards; excellent diagnostic and fault-finding skills.
3. Experience with permits to work, method statements, and risk assessments.
4. Advanced PC and LAN/WAN networking skills.
5. Health & Safety trained.
6. Experience in system design, surveying, estimating, and quotations.
7. Ability to plan and deliver a program of works or PPM schedules within deadlines.

At EMCOR UK, we celebrate diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or other characteristics. We are committed to equal opportunities and fostering an inclusive environment.

Benefits

Additional Benefits:

• 25 days holidays + Bank holidays
• Holiday Buy Scheme - up to 5 days
• Company Pension - Auto enrolment
• Company sick pay
• Industry-leading Maternity & Paternity Policies
• Real Living Wage Employer
• Refer a Friend scheme
• Extensive Learning & Development opportunities, including progression
• Discount Shopping, Gym, Days Out
• Bike To Work Scheme
• Medicash - Health cash plan including dental, optical, physiotherapy, and wellbeing benefits
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Occupational Health support
• Various Rewards & Recognition Awards
• x11 RoSPA Awards for Health & Safety achievements in 2022
• Order of Distinction Award for our Aldermaston account team (for 15 consecutive RoSPA Gold Awards)
• Stable employer with long-term prospects on the contract.