Fire Alarm Senior Small Works & Emergency Lighting Engineer
On-siteBirmingham, England, United Kingdom
Job Summary
Deliver small works projects involving the installation, modification, and commissioning of fire alarm and emergency lighting systems across Midlands sites. Act as the key point of contact for clients, managing project planning, quoting, material procurement, and risk assessments while ensuring all works comply with BS 5839 Part 1 and health & safety regulations. Monitor progress through site visits and documentation reviews to support successful delivery. Mentor junior engineers on technical skills while completing electronic job sheets, commissioning records, and client sign-off. This mobile role includes occasional travel beyond the Midlands, a company van, and tools.
Required Qualifications
- 3–5 years' experience working with fire alarm systems, including installation, upgrades, and commissioning across commercial, industrial, or residential environments
- relevant qualifications such as NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Fire Alarm Systems or Electrical Installation and BS 7671 (17th/18th Edition)
- experience working with fire alarm systems such as Gent, Advanced, Kentec, Morley, or C-Tec
- confidence with both addressable and conventional systems
- strong understanding of BS 5839 Part 1
- ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and system designs
- full UK driving licence
- relevant site certifications such as CSCS/ECS
Desired Qualifications
- IPAF
- PASMA
- SSSTS/SMSTS
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