Senior Fire & Security Commissioning Engineer

Position: Senior Fire & Security Commissioning Engineer
Location: Worcestershire

Salary £38,000.00 - £45,000.00 (depending on skills and experience).
Full-time Permanent role 8am – 5pm Monday to Friday
We are looking for an experienced and self-driven Senior Fire & Security Commissioning Engineer for our fire and security division with a strong background in problem solving and installation work.
This is a hands-on, client-facing role ideal for someone who enjoys both technical delivery and strategic project input.
Key responsibilities will include:
Commissioning duties
 
* Commission addressable and conventional fire detection systems to BS 5839.
 
* Configure and test fire & Intruder alarm panels (e.g. C-Tech, Advanced, Gent, Kentec, Pyronix’s, Honeywell).
 
* Produce and maintain commissioning plans, progress reports, and documentation.
 
* Perform site surveys and diagnostics on fire systems and resolve faults.
 
* Ensure all systems meet technical specifications and customer expectations.
 
* Fault finding and assisting other engineers with technical support
 
* Responsible for drafting, finalizing, and issuing quotations for new fire and security alarm installations, remedial projects, and associated technical work.
 
* Assist with project planning and coordination of design, installation and service teams.
 
* Review and interpret drawings, specifications, and scope of work documents.
 
* Liaise with clients, contractors, and internal teams to ensure smooth project execution and to coordinate and schedule in works.
 
* Monitor progress and report project risks or issues to management.
 
* Manage end-to-end delivery of Fire and Security projects – design, installation, commissioning and handover.
 
* Provide out-of-hours technical support as part of the on-call rota, attending sites when needed.
Desirable skills
 
* FIA Units 1, 4, and 5 (Design, Installation, Maintenance, Commissioning)
 
* FIA Emergency Lighting (Design, installation, verification and ongoing maintenance)
 
* Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
 
* Full UK driving licence (essential)
Preferred but not mandatory skills:
 
* Electrical qualifications (e.g., City & Guilds 2365, 2391, NVQ Level
3)
 
* ECS/CSCS card (black or gold)