Lead Fire Sprinkler Engineer – Complex Installations

Harmony Fire; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Private medical insurance

Unlimited holiday

Bonus scheme

Pension scheme

Lunch at office

Team events

Job summary

Harmony in London is seeking a Senior Sprinkler Service Engineer to lead on complex sprinkler installations and service contracts. Based out of the Midlands with a nationwide remit, you will install, commission, test and maintain fire sprinkler systems to BS 9251:2021, mentoring apprentices and less experienced engineers along the way.

Working to BS 9251 and industry standards, you’ll deliver high-quality life-safety systems on diverse projects, while coaching others, ensuring safety and timely

Qualifications

• Experience as a Fire Sprinkler Fitter or Engineer in residential or domestic settings.
• Deep working knowledge of BS 9251:2021 (Fire Suppression Systems for Dwellings – Code of Practice).
• Experience across residential/social housing, hospitals, schools and HMOs.
• Experience with wet, dry and alternate sprinkler systems.
• Excellent ability to read drawings and specifications.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead from the front on the most complex sprinkler installations, commissioning and service works.
• Install, commission, test and maintain domestic and residential fire sprinkler systems in line with BS 9251:2021.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, schematics and project specifications, and confidently challenge designs where they don’t reflect site reality.
• Ensure all installations comply with relevant British Standards, industry codes of practice and client specifications.
• Conduct system testing and commissioning, completing all associated documentation accurately and to audit standard.
• Carry out fault-finding, servicing and remedial works on complex existing sprinkler installations.
• Provide technical guidance, coaching and on-site support to apprentices, less experienced engineers and subcontractors.
• Act as a senior technical point of reference for the M&E service team, supporting service managers with quotes, scope queries and technical escalations.
• Liaise professionally with site managers, main contractors and clients, representing Harmony on site.
• Maintain accurate records and complete all required paperwork, including risk assessments and method statements.
• Work safely at all times, adhering to company health & safety policies, site rules and relevant legislation.
• Participate in the out-of-hours call-out rota as required.

Skills

A-player mindset

Project leadership

Reading technical drawings

BS 9251 knowledge

Coaching engineers

Client communication

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Harmony in London is seeking a Senior Sprinkler Service Engineer to lead on complex sprinkler installations and service contracts. Based out of the Midlands with a nationwide remit, you will install, commission, test and maintain fire sprinkler systems to BS 9251:2021, mentoring apprentices and less experienced engineers along the way.

Working to BS 9251 and industry standards, you’ll deliver high-quality life-safety systems on diverse projects, while coaching others, ensuring safety and timely