Lead Fire & Security Engineer & Project Lead

In The Loop Group; West Kirby; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The In The Loop Group is seeking an experienced Lead Fire & Security Engineer / Project Engineer to take a leadership role in delivering fire and security projects in the Liverpool/Manchester area. You will supervise on-site engineers, coordinate project activities, and work closely with Project Managers to ensure timely delivery, testing, commissioning, and handover.

This hands-on role requires strong technical knowledge and a proactive approach to fault-finding and client liaison.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Fire & Security Engineer or Project Engineer.
• Strong fire alarm installation, servicing and commissioning experience.
• Experience carrying out PPM and reactive service works.
• Experience leading or supervising engineers.
• Good understanding of fire alarm systems and associated equipment.
• Ability to read technical drawings and schematics.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise Fire & Security Engineers on site.
• Coordinate engineering activities and ensure projects remain on programme.
• Work closely with Project Managers to deliver projects successfully.
• Install, test and commission fire alarm systems.
• Carry out PPM, servicing, testing and maintenance of fire and security systems.
• Attend reactive service and breakdown call-outs when required.
• Fault-find and resolve technical issues on site.
• Carry out system testing, commissioning and handover.
• Read and interpret drawings, schematics and project specifications.
• Liaise with clients, contractors and other site teams.
• Provide technical support and guidance to engineers.
• Complete service reports, commissioning documentation and project handover paperwork.
• Carry out quality checks and ensure work meets required standards.
• Identify additional works and report opportunities to the Project Manager.

Skills

Fire & Security engineering

Team leadership

Project coordination

Reading technical drawings

Tools

Gent

Advanced

Notifier

Kentec

Morley

CCTV

Access control

Intruder alarms

Job description

The In The Loop Group is seeking an experienced Lead Fire & Security Engineer / Project Engineer to take a leadership role in delivering fire and security projects in the Liverpool/Manchester area. You will supervise on-site engineers, coordinate project activities, and work closely with Project Managers to ensure timely delivery, testing, commissioning, and handover.

This hands-on role requires strong technical knowledge and a proactive approach to fault-finding and client liaison.