Fire & Security Supervisor

Utilise Recruitment; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Company vehicle or allowance

Ongoing training and development

Career progression

Job summary

Utilise Recruitment is seeking a Fire & Security Supervisor to oversee fire safety, security and compliance maintenance across a large residential portfolio in North London. The role blends leadership with hands-on technical oversight and strong contractor management to ensure safety, quality and regulatory compliance.

The successful candidate will lead a team of engineers, drive performance, and engage with clients to maintain high standards while working in a hybrid setup.

Qualifications

• Proven experience supervising fire and/or security maintenance operations.
• Experience leading engineers, field teams, or contractors.
• Strong knowledge of fire detection and life safety systems.
• Experience in regulated or compliance-driven environments.
• Fire industry qualifications (FIA or equivalent).
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineers and field supervisors to deliver maintenance programmes.
• Oversee planned preventative maintenance, inspections, and repairs.
• Coordinate contractors, ensure safety and quality.
• Monitor performance against service standards.
• Support scheduling and resource planning.
• Maintain records and compliance documentation.

Skills

Team leadership

Fire & life safety systems

Contractor management

Regulatory compliance

IT literacy

Education

FIA or equivalent qualification

Tools

Microsoft 365

Digital compliance platforms

Job description

Fire & Security Supervisor

North London (Hybrid Working)

Salary: Up to £60,000 Basic + Benefits

The Opportunity We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established compliance and building services organisation seeking an experienced Fire & Security Supervisor to oversee the delivery of fire safety, security, and compliance-related maintenance programmes across a large residential portfolio.

This is a leadership position for a technically competent professional with extensive experience in fire safety systems, security systems, contractor management, and regulatory compliance. The successful candidate will provide operational and technical oversight, ensuring maintenance, inspections, repairs, testing, and remedial activities are delivered to the highest standards of safety, quality, and performance.

The role combines people management, technical leadership, customer engagement, and compliance oversight within a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Performance Management

• Lead, motivate, and develop a team of engineers, technical operatives, and field-based supervisors.
• Conduct regular one-to-one reviews, competency assessments, and performance evaluations.
• Identify training requirements and support professional development across the team.
• Promote a positive, accountable, and safety-focused working culture.

Operational Supervision

• Manage day-to-day delivery of planned preventative maintenance, inspections, reactive repairs, testing, and remedial activities.
• Coordinate engineers and specialist contractors to ensure works are completed safely and efficiently.
• Monitor work quality, productivity, and performance against agreed service standards.
• Assist with scheduling, resource allocation, and workload planning.

Technical Compliance

• Act as the senior technical point of contact for fire and security maintenance matters.
• Provide guidance on fault diagnosis, compliance requirements, technical standards, and best practice.
• Support maintenance and servicing activities relating to:
  • Fire alarm systems
  • Fire extinguishing equipment
  • Smoke ventilation systems
  • Emergency voice communication systems
  • Emergency lighting interfaces
  • Access control systems
  • CCTV installations
  • Door entry systems
  • Automated doors and gates
  • Warden call systems
  • Communal TV and satellite systems
  • Backup power equipment

Quality Assurance & Auditing

• Carry out site inspections, technical audits, and quality checks.
• Review completed works to ensure compliance with legislation, industry standards, and internal procedures.
• Investigate defects, technical issues, complaints, and non-conformances.
• Implement corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives where required.

Contractor Management

• Oversee the performance of specialist subcontract partners.
• Review qualifications, accreditations, training records, and competency documentation.
• Assess risk assessments and method statements before works commence.
• Monitor service delivery standards and ensure contractual obligations are achieved.

Compliance & Safety

• Ensure all activities are undertaken in line with current health and safety legislation.
• Promote safe working practices and adherence to approved procedures.
• Support compliance with building safety regulations and wider statutory obligations.
• Maintain accurate records, certification, reports, and compliance documentation.

Client & Resident Engagement

• Build and maintain positive relationships with clients, residents, and stakeholders.
• Support the resolution of service issues and technical escalations.
• Contribute to high levels of customer satisfaction through professional service delivery.

Commercial Support

• Assist with quotations, variations, material procurement, and work-in-progress reviews.
• Support efficient contract performance and operational targets.

About You

Essential

• Proven experience supervising fire and/or security maintenance operations.
• Previous responsibility for managing engineers, field teams, or specialist contractors.
• Strong technical understanding of fire detection and life safety systems.
• Experience working within regulated or compliance-driven environments.
• Knowledge of relevant industry standards, regulations, and certification processes.
• Fire industry qualifications (FIA or equivalent).
• Experience supporting accredited fire system maintenance activities.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Strong IT literacy including Microsoft 365 and digital compliance platforms.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable

• Experience within residential property, social housing, housing association, local authority, or public-sector environments.
• Exposure to additional compliance disciplines such as:
  • Emergency lighting
  • PAT testing
  • Lightning protection
  • Fall protection systems
  • Solar PV maintenance

What’s on Offer

• Basic salary of up to £60,000
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Company vehicle or allowance
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Career progression within a growing compliance-focused business
• Supportive leadership team and long-term contract stability