Fire Supervisor

Alecto Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fire and security company is seeking an experienced Fire Supervisor in London to oversee engineering teams and ensure high-quality fire detection projects. You will provide day-to-day supervision and technical support to engineers, manage aviation service projects, and ensure compliance with BS5839 standards. This role offers a salary of £50,000 plus additional travel support and a supportive senior team, providing clear progression and stability across London.

Benefits

Mileage or travel support

Supportive senior team

Clear progression opportunities

Stable workload across London

Qualifications

• Strong background in fire alarms - service, install or commissioning.
• Experience leading, mentoring or supervising engineers.
• Good understanding of BS5839.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Supervising engineers across service, installation and commissioning works.
• Overseeing fire alarm service, small works and commissioning activities.
• Site management, toolbox talks, workflow planning and allocated labour control.
• Liaising with project managers, end clients and subcontractors.

Skills

Strong background in fire alarms

Experience leading, mentoring or supervising engineers

Confident managing sites and client interaction

Ability to work across London

Education

FIA modules (Level 4 or equivalent)

Job description

Fire Supervisor

London
Salary: £50,000 + package

A leading fire and security company in London is searching for an experienced Fire Supervisor to oversee engineering teams and support the delivery of high quality fire detection projects across commercial sites. This is an ideal opportunity for a senior fire engineer or team leader who is ready to step into a more structured supervisory role with genuine responsibility and progression.

The business has a long standing reputation for delivering specialist fire solutions across London, offering stability, ongoing development, and the chance to lead a capable engineering team across a strong client portfolio.

The Role

You will be responsible for supervising engineers across service, installation and commissioning works, ensuring all systems are delivered in line with BS5839 standards and project requirements. The position includes:

• Providing day to day supervision, mentoring and technical support to engineers
• Overseeing fire alarm service, small works and commissioning activities
• Site management, toolbox talks, workflow planning and allocated labour control
• Liaising with project managers, end clients and subcontractors
• Reviewing and completing RAMS, permits, documentation and reports
• Ensuring compliance, quality control and safe working practices at all times
• Assisting with more complex technical diagnostics or commissioning when needed

What You’ll Need

• Strong background in fire alarms - service, install or commissioning
• Experience leading, mentoring or supervising engineers
• FIA modules (Level 4 or equivalent) - essential requirement
• Good understanding of BS5839
• Confident managing sites, materials, documentation and client interaction
• Full UK driving licence
• Ability to work across London as required

What’s on Offer

• £50,000 basic salary
• Mileage or travel support
• Supportive senior team and clear progression
• Stable workload across London
• Opportunity to step into a senior role with long term development

If you are an experienced fire alarm engineer who is ready to move into a supervisor or team leader position, this is a strong step up. Ideal for someone with excellent technical knowledge, strong communication skills, and the ability to support and guide a team.

You May Be A

• Fire & Security Engineer
• Fire Alarm Engineer
• Fire Alarm Technician
• Fire and Security Technician
• Fire Alarm Service Engineer
• Service Engineer
• Intruder Service Engineer
• Security Engineer
• Intruder Alarm Engineer
• Fire Engineer
• Electrical Engineer
• Maintenance Electrician
• Electrician