Technical Manager (Fire & Security)

Get Staff; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable security systems integrator is seeking a Technical Manager to oversee fire and security system design and installation. You will act as the technical contact for clients, ensuring compliance with standards while guiding projects from design to commissioning. The role emphasizes strategy, technical mentorship, and integration of advanced systems. This full-time position is based in London and offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Bonus Scheme

Company Benefits

Excellent Training

Career Progression

Employee Ownership Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience overseeing fire and security system design.
• Proven track record in compliance and installation.
• Strong understanding of relevant British Standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight of fire and security projects.
• Act as main technical contact for clients and stakeholders.
• Review system designs and technical documentation.
• Conduct site inspections for compliance.
• Lead technical input on tenders and proposals.
• Produce commissioning reports and related documents.
• Support engineering teams with troubleshooting.

Skills

Technical oversight

Client communication

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Technical documentation review

Job description

Technical Manager (Fire & Security)

£45,000 - £55,000 per annum (Negotiable depending on experience) • Bonus Scheme • Company Benefits • Full‑time, Permanent • Monday - Friday • Office and Site Based (with flexibility) – London • Travel Supplement (Zones 1‑2, tax free) • Excellent Training, Career Progression, and Employee Ownership Scheme

Company Overview

Our client, a long‑standing and reputable security systems integrator, is seeking a Technical Manager to join their London‑based team on a full‑time, permanent basis. With over two decades of experience delivering premium fire and security solutions to major commercial clients, they’ve earned a reputation for technical excellence and customer‑focused delivery. This is an employee‑owned business with strong values and a commitment to innovation, compliance, and quality.

Role and Responsibilities

As Technical Manager, you will set the technical benchmark across the business, overseeing all aspects of fire and security system design, compliance, installation, and commissioning.

• Providing end‑to‑end technical oversight of fire and security projects, including design validation, installation guidance, and final commissioning
• Acting as the primary technical point of contact for clients, consultants, and project stakeholders
• Reviewing and approving system designs, CAD layouts, BIM models, and technical documentation
• Conducting site inspections to ensure installations meet regulatory and quality standards
• Leading technical input on tenders, proposals, and project bids, offering accurate and competitive guidance
• Ensuring all works are compliant with CDM 2015, Health & Safety legislation, and applicable British Standards (BS 5839, BS 7671, etc.)
• Producing and maintaining commissioning reports, O&M manuals, as‑built drawings, and associated documentation
• Supporting engineering teams with technical troubleshooting, mentoring, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Identifying and resolving technical risks or issues throughout project delivery
• Working closely with project managers to align technical performance with commercial and delivery targets

This is a strategic role where you will shape the technical direction of the company’s projects, uphold compliance, and ensure the successful integration of advanced security and life safety systems across a broad client portfolio.

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