Senior Dual Fire and Security Engineer - Installations
We are hiring a Senior Dual Fire and Security Engineer to lead Installations & Project Work across our high-profile client in London and surrounding areas. This is a dynamic and highly responsible role, suitable for a seasoned engineer with a proven track record in fire and security system installations and leadership. Key Responsibilities:
- Lead installations of Fire & Security systems across commercial and domestic sites.
- Take ownership of project delivery from start to finish.
- Act as lead engineer on site, supervising and mentoring junior engineers.
- Deliver system upgrades, commissioning, and integration in line with design specifications.
- Ensure all installations meet required compliance and industry standards.
- Serve as first point of escalation for technical issues before passing to operations.
- Proven experience within the Fire and Security industry required.
- Proven experience as a Lead Engineer; supervisory background highly desirable
- Intruder Alarms: Texecom, Pyronix, Scantronic, EMS
- Access Control: Paxton (critical), PAC (desired).
- Door Entry & Video Entry: BPT, Fermax, Videx, Comelit.
- CCTV: Hikvision, IP & analogue systems.
- Fire Alarm Systems: Advanced, C-Tec, Kentec, Menvier, Galaxy.
- Structured cabling, networking, and IP knowledge essential.
- Valid UK Driving Licence.
- Enhanced DBS (or willingness to pass one).
- Own hand tools (drills provided).
- Strong leadership, communication, and customer-facing skills.
- Willingness to travel to central London daily and work occasional out-of-hours on a rota.
- City & Guilds 1853 or EAL Level 3 in Fire & Security.
- FIA Fire Detection & Alarm Units.
- BS 5306-3 Certification / FIA Fire Extinguisher Maintenance.
- Manufacturer training (Texecom, Pyronix, Scantronic, Comelit, Hikvision, etc.).
- CompTIA Network+, ECS Card, IPAF & PASMA certified (preferred).
- Company van & fuel card / Laptop & mobile phone.
- PPE, tools (drill), and uniform / Calibrated test equipment.
- Career progression into a full supervisory role.
- On-call standby allowance
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