Project Commissioning Engineer – Fire and Security

SER Limited; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hotel accommodation

Night-rate allowance

Breakfast allowance (London)

Company vehicle

Pension

Training and development

Holiday entitlement 21 days + bank hol

Job summary

SER Limited is seeking an experienced Project Commissioning Engineer to lead the final stages of fire and security projects on national assignments across the UK. You will configure, test and hand over systems, including CCTV, intruder alarms, access control and fire alarm networks.

The role requires strong commissioning skills, fault-finding, and clear communication with clients. Expect travel 2–3 nights per week and development opportunities within a growing Midlands-based team.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within the Fire & Security industry.
• Strong commissioning experience and fault-finding.
• Experience with a range of fire and security systems.
• A good understanding of project drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
• Excellent communication skills and a professional approach when dealing with clients.
• The ability to work independently and take ownership of your work.
• A full UK driving licence.
• Flexibility to travel and stay away from home when required.

Responsibilities

• Commissioning, configuring and testing fire and security systems across commercial and high-profile client sites.
• Carrying out 2nd fix and end-to-end commissioning to ensure projects meet specifications and client requirements.
• Commissioning and configuring CCTV, intruder alarms, access control, intercom and fire alarm systems.
• Programming and configuring systems and integrating multiple fire and security platforms.
• Reviewing drawings, specifications and technical documentation before commissioning.
• Carrying out fault-finding, diagnostics, snagging and remedial works.
• Identifying and resolving technical issues during commissioning and project handover.
• Working closely with Project Managers, installation engineers, subcontractors and clients to ensure projects are completed on time and to a high standard.
• Completing commissioning documentation, test sheets, handover packs and reports.
• Providing technical support and guidance to installation engineers where required.
• Ensuring systems are commissioned in line with relevant standards, manufacturer requirements and client specifications.
• Demonstrating completed systems to clients and providing end‑user training where required.
• Supporting site surveys, technical queries and project design reviews when required.
• Maintaining high standards of quality, health & safety and customer service.

Skills

Fire & Security engineering

Commissioning

2nd fix

Fault-finding

Programming

CCTV

Intruder alarms

Access control

Intercom systems

Fire alarm systems

Tools

Honeywell

Texecom

Gent

Paxton

Hikvision

Kentec

C-TEC

Apollo

Job description

SER Limited is seeking an experienced Project Commissioning Engineer to lead the final stages of fire and security projects on national assignments across the UK. You will configure, test and hand over systems, including CCTV, intruder alarms, access control and fire alarm networks.

The role requires strong commissioning skills, fault-finding, and clear communication with clients. Expect travel 2–3 nights per week and development opportunities within a growing Midlands-based team.