Team Leader; SE

Job Title: Team Leader x 3 positions

Salary: £89,444 Grade SE46

Location: At a Depot within the TfL network

Contract: London Underground

Shifts: Permanent Nights (Sunday to Thursday Night)

Final date to receive applications: Tuesday 4th August 2026 @ 23:59

Job Purpose: Reporting to a DLO Work Controller, the Team Leader is responsible for delivering projects on TFL fire assets, leading and managing the on‑site team, delegating tasks to the appropriate personnel, to ensure that fire systems assets are designed, installed, commissioned, and maintained in accordance with the relevant scope and standards.

The job holder must be committed to LUL’s General Safety Policy statement and the Company’s safety programme and be aware of their contribution to the programme, including the requirement to monitor safety performance and compliance with the systems established to assist in maintaining high safety standards.

The job holder must be familiar with the safety legislation that is relevant to them and comply with the necessary statutory requirements, including the Health & Safety at Work Act, Fire Precautions Act 1971, and other associated regulations.

• Generate/collate supporting paperwork/files, construct fire detection & alarm systems configuration files, in preparation for new assets, and conduct commissioning.
• Obtain and maintain the appropriate licenses/certificates for their role and the team.
• Identify the requirements of the task in hand and manage a worksite.
• Install, assist with commissioning, evaluate the integrity of the assets post‑commissioning, and declare them ‘fit for use’.
• Gather information, report lack of information to relevant persons, assemble tools, equipment and materials and check fitness for purpose.
• Deal promptly and effectively with problems within their control; report and manage deviations; follow correct processes and operations for the allocated task; establish and maintain communication with relevant persons.
• Provide management, administration and technical support to all operational employees in the team on behalf of the works controller, including leading suitable duties associated with employees.
• Manage all aspects/stages of fire detection & alarm replacement & upgrade works, from design to commissioning & handover; assist with all aspects of assurance requirements, both in‑house and with external (third‑party) auditing bodies.

• Strong knowledge of fire detection, alarm, suppression and life safety systems. Essential. Understanding of installation and commissioning in an engineering discipline (preferably fire systems related).
• Competent in interpreting technical drawings, schematics and specifications. Essential.
• Excellent problem‑solving and diagnostic skills. Essential.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritise workload effectively. Essential.
• Proficient in producing commissioning documentation, reports and test certificates. Essential.
• Good understanding of health, safety and quality assurance requirements. Essential.
• Delivers quality and customer satisfaction. Essential.
• Team working and good leadership skills. Essential.
• Takes responsibility, accountability, and ownership. Essential.
• Ability to work under minimum supervision and be self‑motivated. Essential.
• Good communication skills. Essential.
• Embraces change and drives innovation. Desirable.
• Capable of self‑development. Desirable.

• Experience in design, installation, commissioning & fault finding on fire detection & alarm systems (AEL MX, Kentec, Zonal CIE). Essential.
• Extensive experience in electrical installation, preferably including fire detection & alarm systems. Essential.
• Must meet the requirements of a senior technician grade or equivalent (an Approved Electrician). Essential.
• Thorough knowledge of BS5839pt1. Essential.
• EAL recognised L3 qualifications covering all aspects of BS 5839-1:2025. Essential.
• NEBOSH General Certificate (LVL3) or minimum LVL2 safety qualification. Desirable.
• IET Effective Management Training. Desirable.
• Manufacturer Product Training (AEL, Kentec). Desirable.
• Fire systems related TFL CAT 1 standards & guidance. Desirable.

• Proven track record of managing…