Lead Fire And Security Engineer

Secure and Recruit Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Travel paid

No call-out rota

Early finish Fridays

23 days holiday

Job summary

Secure and Recruit Ltd in London is seeking a Lead Fire & Security Engineer to install and commission Fire alarms, CCTV, access control and intruder systems across retail, commercial and education sites. The role focuses on installation, commissioning, and on-site leadership.

You will oversee subcontractors, coordinate works, ensure safety, and progress as the business expands. A full UK driving licence is required; a van is provided and travel is paid.

Qualifications

• Experience installing and commissioning Fire & Security systems.
• Ability to lead on site and coordinate works.
• Willingness to service and fault-find when required.
• Excellent communication with customers and site contacts.

Responsibilities

• Install and commission Fire & Security systems on site.
• Coordinate works across retail, commercial and education sites.
• Lead on site and manage subcontractors.
• Oversee quality and safety of completed work.
• Provide progress updates to stakeholders.

Skills

Fire & Security installation

On-site leadership

Project coordination

Education

Full UK driving licence

Tools

Fire alarm systems

CCTV systems

Access control

Job description

Lead Fire & Security Engineer

Location: London

Salary: £55,000 to £60,000

Package Details

• £55,000 to £60,000 basic salary
• Travel paid, minus 30 minutes each way
• NO call-out rota
• Early finish every Friday
• 23 days' holiday plus bank holidays
• Opportunity to progress and take the lead as the business expands
• Company van

Company Overview

Our client is an established Fire and Security company that has been operating for over 20 years.

Following the award of new contracts, the business is continuing to expand and is looking for an experienced engineer who wants to progress, take the lead on site and play an important part in its future growth.

The company delivers Fire and Security solutions across a varied portfolio of retail, commercial and education sites.

Role Overview

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Fire and Security Engineer with strong installation and commissioning experience who is ready to take on greater responsibility.

The role will involve installing and commissioning Fire Alarm, CCTV, Access Control and Intruder Alarm systems, overseeing subcontractors and helping to coordinate works on site.

The position is predominantly focused on installation and commissioning, with occasional servicing and fault-finding when required.

Key Responsibilities

• Install and commission Fire and Security systems
• Work across retail, commercial and education sites
• Take the lead on site and coordinate project works
• Oversee subcontractors and monitor the quality of completed work
• Carry out occasional servicing and fault-finding
• Ensure work is completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard
• Provide clear updates on project progress

Systems Experience

Experience across the following systems is required:

• Fire alarms
• CCTV
• Access control
• Intruder alarms

Ideal Candidate

• Strong Fire and Security installation and commissioning experience
• Confident working across multiple Fire and Security disciplines
• Able to oversee subcontractors and take responsibility on site
• Comfortable communicating with customers and site contacts
• Capable of completing servicing and fault-finding when required
• Organised, reliable and able to manage workloads effectively
• Keen to progress within a growing company
• Full UK driving licence