Fire Alarm Engineer

We’re partnering with a long‑established, engineering‑led organisation delivering complex, high‑impact technical projects across London. They’re a technical, engineering‑driven company that takes pride in delivering complex M&E solutions. Their projects often involve mission‑critical environments. They combine the stability of a mature business with the agility of a team that still values innovation, ownership, and engineering excellence.

Your Responsibilities

• To maintain and certify Fire Alarm and AOV systems.
• To complete the installation and modification of Fire Detection Systems
• To Install various fire alarm systems in commercial / residential / premises
• Expertise working with a variety of Fire Alarm Systems including addressable and conventional systems such as Apollo, Advanced, Kentec, Morley, Gent, EMS
• To have a wide knowledge and understanding of BS5839-1 and AOV systems
• To carry out duties of maintenance of Fire alarm systems and AOV’s to the British standards BS5839-1 and BS7346-8
• Proven experience with programming, cause and effect.

FIA Units 1 to 6

Your Experience

• Extensive knowledge of working with a variety of Fire Alarm Systems including addressable and conventional systems such as Apollo, Advanced, Kentec, Morley, Gent, EMS
• Experience and Knowledge on AOV systems
• Strong knowledge of BS 5839‑1:2025 and its implications for installation, commissioning, and servicing of fire alarm systems.
• Ability to interpret schematics, zone charts, and technical documentation.
• Proven experience with programming, cause and effect.
• Knowledge of the current legislation and good practice across the industry and identification of any areas where additional or updated training would be beneficial.
• Understanding of the H&S at works act, current H&S legislation applicable to construction and the project involved with.

Your Background

• Knowledge of BS5839-1 and AOV systems (Competent / Trained Person)
• Understanding of BS 7671 electrical requirements as they relate to fire alarm installations.
• Hold a current ECS Card (Fire Alarm)
• Full UK driving license as this role will require driving to various sites on a daily basis.