Smoke Ventilation Systems Commissioning Engineer

GET Staff; Enfield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Bonus scheme

Life assurance

Sick pay

Health cash plan

22 days holiday + bank holidays

Job summary

GET Staff is seeking a Senior Smoke Ventilation Commissioning Engineer in the UK with £50,000–£60,000 salary. The role covers commissioning, testing and delivery of smoke ventilation projects across the UK, with supervisory opportunities at senior level.

A bonus scheme, life assurance and health plans accompany a 22-day holiday allowance. You will lead commissioning activities, fault-find on site, ensure compliance with regs and standards, and travel to sites across the UK as required.

Qualifications

• Experience commissioning smoke ventilation systems.
• Knowledge of British Standards and building regulations.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Commissioning, testing and validating smoke ventilation and mechanical extract systems.
• Fault-finding, diagnostics and remedial works to ensure proper operation.
• Ensure all commissioned systems comply with project specs and standards.
• Read and interpret technical drawings and commissioning documentation.
• Prepare commissioning reports, test records and handover docs.
• Support project planning, coordination and estimate preparation.
• Liaise with clients, contractors and site managers to ensure delivery.

Skills

Smoke ventilation

Commissioning

Electrical installation

Technical drawings

Fault-finding on site

Health & safety

Travel across UK

Education

Electrical installation qualifications

Job description

Senior Smoke Ventilation Commissioning Engineer – £50,000–£60,000

• £50,000–£60,000 (depending on experience and level of responsibility)
• Career development opportunities
• Hertfordshire based company with some varied projects across the UK
• Supervisory opportunities available at senior level
• 22 days plus bank holidays
• No on call rota
• Bonus scheme, perk box, life assurance, sick pay, health cash plan

Senior Smoke Ventilation Commissioning Engineer Overview:

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Smoke Ventilation Commissioning Engineer to work on a varied portfolio of projects within the fire safety and building services sector.

The role will suit an engineer with strong technical knowledge of smoke ventilation and mechanical extract systems, who can confidently commission, test and troubleshoot systems to ensure they operate safely and comply with relevant industry standards.

For candidates with more extensive experience, there is also the opportunity to take on supervisory responsibilities, overseeing site teams, providing technical guidance and supporting the successful delivery of projects.

Senior Smoke Ventilation Commissioning Engineer Role & Responsibilities:

Reporting to the relevant project management team, you will be responsible for the commissioning, testing and technical delivery of smoke ventilation systems across a range of projects.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Commissioning, testing and validating smoke ventilation and mechanical extract systems.
• Carrying out fault-finding, diagnostics and remedial works to ensure systems operate correctly.
• Ensuring all commissioned systems comply with project specifications, building regulations and relevant industry standards.
• Reading and interpreting technical drawings, schematics and commissioning documentation.
• Completing commissioning reports, test records and handover documentation.
• Supporting project planning, coordination and the preparation of estimates and quotations.
• Liaising with clients, contractors, site managers and internal project teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Providing technical advice and resolving issues encountered during installation and commissioning.
• Maintaining high standards of health and safety, workmanship and professionalism.
• Travelling to sites throughout the UK, including occasional overnight stays as required.

Senior Smoke Ventilation Commissioning Engineer Skills & Experience Required:

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate:

• Proven experience commissioning smoke ventilation systems, ideally including mechanical extract systems.
• Strong technical knowledge of smoke control systems, building regulations and relevant British Standards.
• Electrical installation, testing or commissioning qualifications appropriate to the role.
• Experience fault-finding and resolving technical issues on site.
• The ability to read and interpret technical drawings and system specifications.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work professionally on client sites.
• A practical, organised approach with a strong focus on quality, safety and compliance.
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the UK.
• Must be comfortable working at heights.

Please note: If you have not been contacted within 7 days, your application for this position has been unsuccessful