Senior Fire & Security Engineer

RecruitedUK; Northolt; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Fire & Security Engineer to cover London and the South East. In this role, you will lead installations, commissioning, and maintenance of fire systems while supervising a team. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in fire and security systems. Benefits include a competitive salary up to £45,000, overtime, a van, and ongoing training.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Van and fuel card

Ongoing training

Genuine progression opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years in fire & security systems with proven supervisory/lead experience.
• Full UK driving licence + right to work.

Responsibilities

• Lead/assist with install, commissioning, service & maintenance of fire systems.
• Supervise engineers and ensure high safety standards.
• Read drawings/schematics and communicate effectively.

Skills

Leadership

Fire Alarm Systems

Access Control

Intruder Alarms

Job description

Overview

Fantastic opportunity for a Senior Fire & Security Engineer covering London and the South East. Lead on installs, commissioning and maintenance across landmark residential schemes—while guiding a small team to deliver clean, safe, standards-tight work.

Responsibilities

• Lead/assist with install, commissioning, service & maintenance: Fire Alarms, EAC (BS8629), Access Control, Door Entry, CCTV, Intruder.
• Supervise engineers: allocate tasks, quality-check, coach, and keep H&S watertight in live environments.
• Read drawings/schematics, diagnose fast, and keep residents & site teams informed.
• Travel across London & the South East.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in fire & security systems with proven supervisory/lead experience.
• Full UK driving licence + RTW.

Benefits

• Competitive salary up to £45,000 (DOE) + overtime/OOH + bonuses.
• Van, fuel card, tools & uniform.
• Ongoing training (FIA, manufacturer, H&S) and genuine progression.
• Mix of new-build & refurbishment across flagship London projects