Senior Fire And Security Engineer

Alecto Recruitment; Henley-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the UK is seeking a Fire & Security Project Engineer to lead installations and project tasks across high-end residential and commercial security environments. The role offers a competitive salary ranging from £42,000 to £52,000, with excellent benefits including a vehicle and training towards project management. Ideal for someone ambitious to grow while maintaining hands-on work.

Benefits

Company vehicle and fuel card

Laptop and phone

Birthday leave

Benefits platform with discounts

Regular training and development

Qualifications

• Strong experience in fire and security installations.
• Confident working with intruder systems, CCTV, and access control.
• Great documentation, planning, and communication skills.
• Ambition to move into project management.

Responsibilities

• Lead on installation and commissioning of fire/security systems.
• Oversee junior engineers and ensure quality on site.
• Support with surveys, documentation, and quoting.
• Act as a trusted onsite contact for clients.

Skills

Fire and security installations

Intruder systems

CCTV

Access control

Documentation and planning

Client communication

Leadership

Job description

Job Title: Fire & Security Project Engineer

Salary: £42,000 to £52,000 DOE + Vehicle + Benefits

This is a great move for a senior engineer who wants to stay hands on for now but start taking on more ownership, more responsibility and a clear path toward project management.

You’ll join a respected specialist working across high end residential and commercial security installations. These are prestige environments where quality, detail and client experience matter. The role suits someone who enjoys delivering technical excellence but is also hungry to progress into planning, coordination and small project ownership.

The Role

You’ll lead on the installation, commissioning and support of modern fire and security systems across the South East. As you settle in, you’ll begin taking on project duties including surveys, small project coordination, client updates and helping shape delivery plans.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Installing and configuring intruder, CCTV and access control systems
• Commissioning, testing and fault finding to a high standard
• Overseeing junior engineers and setting the tone for quality on site
• Supporting with surveys, documentation, RAMS and quoting assistance
• Acting as a trusted on site contact for clients and contractors
• Taking ownership of smaller works with a view to growing into full project delivery

What You Need To Bring

• Strong experience in fire and security installations
• Confident working with intruder systems, CCTV and access control
• Comfortable leading on site delivery and guiding others when required
• Great documentation, planning and communication skills
• A professional client facing approach
• Full UK driving licence
• Ambition to move into project management, not just stay on the tools

Why This Role Stands Out

You’ll still get to do the hands on work you enjoy, but you’ll also be mentored toward project management. You’ll learn how to run programmes, coordinate resources, prepare documentation and manage clients. Over time you’ll move into leading full project lifecycles.

This is a strong step for someone who wants progression without losing their technical edge.

Salary and Package

• Salary £42,000 to £52,000
• Company vehicle and fuel card
• Laptop and phone
• Birthday leave
• Benefits platform with discounts and perks
• Regular training and structured development into project management
• INDAV

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