Project Engineer - Fire Systems Installations

Global Fire & Security Systems; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Van/Fuel card/uniform

Training and career development

Employee referral scheme

Increased annual leave

Job summary

Global Fire and Security Systems is seeking a Fire & Security Systems Project Engineer - Installation and Commissioning to cover the Midlands. You will install and commission fire, life safety, and security systems, overseeing sites and subcontractors while applying codes of practice and safety regulations.

The role requires strong leadership, drawing interpretation, and comprehensive knowledge of fire/life safety standards.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Notifier, GENT, Advanced, Apollo, Hochiki fire/life-safety systems.
• Experience in a similar role or with large-scale systems.
• Strong knowledge of relevant standards and regulations.
• Ability to interpret drawings and construction site practices.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Experience with multiple communication protocols from different manufacturers.

Responsibilities

• Installing, configuring, and commissioning Fire, Life Safety and Security systems.
• Inspecting sites to identify and eliminate safety hazards.
• Recommending changes to project operations or procedures to increase efficiency.
• Understanding interconnectivity between various systems.
• Testing and troubleshooting to ensure proper function.
• Providing end-user training on system operation.
• Complying with safety standards and regulations.
• Resolving systemic issues with short, medium, and long-term solutions.

Skills

Fire safety systems

Leadership

Drawing interpretation

Communication skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Security systems knowledge

Tools

Notifier

GENT

Advanced

Apollo

Hochiki

Job description

Fire & Security Systems Project Engineer - Installation and Commissioning

Global Fire and Security Systems

Midlands

Full Time - £Competitive, DoE, + Overtime, Door to Door

Great earning potential! up to £55,000+

WELCOME TO GLOBAL

We provide solutions from standards, experience and technology, that create seamless interaction within the environments of our customers, to satisfy their needs today and tomorrow.

Global Fire and Security Systems are an independent company established in Nottingham since 1999. We have since developed into market leaders in providing quality product solutions throughout the fire and security marketplace nationwide.

Thanks to a combined wealth of knowledge and experience between our directors, Global have become industry experts in the design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of fire safety, fire suppression and security systems.

Due to continued growth and market development, we are now seeking to appoint a Project Engineer - Installation and Commissioning to cover the Midlands.

Job Purpose:

• Install and commission Fire systems and Fire related systems.
• Supervise and oversee sites and projects whilst supervising colleagues or sub-contractors and have knowledge of the codes of practice and construction safety regulations.
• Interpret building plans and demonstrate exceptional leadership, communication, and critical thinking skills.
• You will be meticulous and knowledgeable of fire / life safety and the associated standards / regulations.

Key Accountabilities

• Installing, configuring, and commissioning Fire, Life Safety and Security systems.
• Inspecting site(s) regularly to identify and eliminate potential safety hazards.
• Recommending changes to project operations or procedures to increase efficiency.
• Understanding of interconnectivity between various systems
• Testing and troubleshooting systems to ensure they are functioning properly.
• Providing training to end-users on how to use systems.
• Practice and always comply with safety standards.
• Resolve systemic issues providing short, medium, and long-term solutions.

About You

• Knowledge and experience of Notifier, GENT, Advanced, Apollo, Hochiki, Disabled Refuge, Disabled Alarm etc. Also, some CCTV/Intruder knowledge would be beneficial but not essential.
• Previous experience in similar role or significant systems experience
• Sound knowledge of standards and regulations.
• Working knowledge of construction sites, the tools and equipment.
• The ability to interpret drawings.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• You will be conversant with various Fire and Life Safety systems.
• Previous knowledge of Security systems would be of benefit.
• You will also have experience of multiple communications protocols from differing manufacturers

Successful candidates will need to undertake security vetting

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
• Van/Fuel card/uniform
• Supportive and professional team environment
• Opportunities for training and career development
• Employee social and engagement initiatives
• Paid employee referral scheme
• Increased annual leave with service
• The chance to be part of a reputable company in the fire and security industry

Excited about the role, but your experience or qualifications don’t perfectly match everything in the job description? We would encourage you to still apply. Studies have shown that some people, particularly from minority groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification.

We are dedicated to building belonging, empowering our colleagues to be their true self by offering a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. You may just be the right candidate for this role, or other future roles across our business.