Smoke Ventilation Commissioning Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Waltham Cross; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialist in smoke ventilation is seeking a Smoke Ventilation Commissioning Engineer to oversee installations and maintenance in residential and commercial buildings. Candidates must have at least 2 years of experience, NVQ Level 3, and relevant knowledge of safety standards. The position offers company benefits, a company van, and a competitive salary package.

Benefits

Company Van and Fuel Card

Death in Service / Medical Insurance

Pension

Training

21 days + 8BH holidays

£30 Allowance per night

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in smoke ventilation.
• Approved electrician or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of BS 9999 and other standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct operational and cause-and-effect testing.
• Manage installations according to design standards.
• Carry out electrical installation and integrate control components.

Skills

Electrical Wiring

Fault Finding

Routine Maintenance Inspections

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 3

CSCS/ECS Card Holder

Tools

Smoke Control Systems

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Posted:

09.07.2025

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23.08.2025

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Job Description:

Smoke Ventilation Commissioning Engineer required for our client, a leading specialist in smoke ventilation, with over 37 years' experience in the industry, providing installation and maintenance to a variety of contracts such as residential buildings, hospital trusts, shops & shopping centres, schools, hotels and leisure facilities, theatres, power stations and government buildings.

Predominantly working in London and the South East, however some works will be Nationwide, so being happy with travel and some stay away is a necessity.

Smoke Ventilation Engineer Salary & Benefits

• Company Van and Fuel Card
• Monday - Friday (6am-4pm hours can vary due to type of work)
• Company Benefits - Death in Service / Medical Insurance / Perkbox
• Company Card & Trade Card
• 21 days + 8BH (increasing with long service up to 26 days + 8BH)
• Allowance - £30 per night
• Pension
• Training

Smoke Ventilation Engineer Job Overview

An approved electrician or equivalent with at least 2 years of experience commissioning a wide range of smoke ventilation in residential and commercial buildings.

• To be able to wire, fix, fault-find, conduct PPMS, routine maintenance inspections & commission a range of natural and mechanical smoke ventilation systems.
• To ensure smoke ventilation systems are able to be fully operated on - conduct full operational and cause-and-effect testing.
• To be able to manage large or small installations and ensure that the team you are working with are working to the correct design and standards as per the drawings provided.
• To be able to communicate with other trades to ensure smooth completion of a project.
• Carry out electrical wiring, equipment installation, and integration of components including control panels, actuators, detectors, and manual override switches.

Smoke Ventilation Engineer Job Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 / CSCS / ECS card holder
• Based in London or Hertfordshire
• Working at height and familiarity with safe access equipment.
• Working knowledge of Approved Document B (ADB)
• Working knowledge of BS EN 12101
• Working knowledge of BS 9999, BS 9991 & BS 7346 pt 8
• Working knowledge of smoke control manufacturers such as Colt, SCS, FDS, SE Controls, Actulux and other equipment.

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.
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