Fire Alarm Engineer
CV-LibraryBirmingham, West Midlands (County)permanentPosted: 15 September 2026
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Location: B CV WV DY Postcodes
Salary: £42,000 basic plus overtime, door-to-door travel expenses, company vehicle and benefits
A well-established national fire protection specialist is looking for an experienced Fire Systems Installation and Commissioning Engineer to join its engineering team.
The company provides turnkey fire detection, alarm and suppression solutions for commercial, industrial and residential clients across the UK. This position offers varied project work, long-term career development and the opportunity to work with a range of leading fire-system technologies.
The role
You will be responsible for installing, testing and commissioning fire alarm, detection, emergency lighting and associated fire protection systems. You will also provide technical support, complete system handovers and ensure work meets current standards and client requirements.
Your responsibilities will include:
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Installing fire alarm, detection and emergency lighting systems
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Testing, commissioning and fault-finding
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Reading technical drawings, specifications and wiring diagrams
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Completing commissioning certificates, test records and reports
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Diagnosing and resolving technical issues on site
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Liaising with clients, site managers and subcontractors
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Supporting projects through to successful completion
*
Providing customers with system operation guidance
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Maintaining high health and safety standards
Requirements
You should have:
Experience installing and commissioning fire alarm systems
Knowledge of BS 5839, BS 5266 and relevant fire-safety regulations
Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting skills
Experience working with different fire alarm panels
A sound understanding of electrical systems and site installation
Good communication and customer-service skills
A full UK driving licence
An ECS or CSCS card, FIA training and experience with integrated fire and life-safety systems would be advantageous.
Package
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£42,000 basic salary
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Paid overtime
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Door-to-door travel expenses
*
Company vehicle
*
25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
*
Holiday buy-and-sell scheme
*
Company pension
*
PPE and tools provided
*
Training and career progression
This is an excellent opportunity to join an established national fire protection business offering secure employment, varied projects and genuine career development.
Apply through CV-Library or contact Giles Churchill at Amida for a confidential discussion
Location: B CV WV DY Postcodes
Salary: £42,000 basic plus overtime, door-to-door travel expenses, company vehicle and benefits
A well-established national fire protection specialist is looking for an experienced Fire Systems Installation and Commissioning Engineer to join its engineering team.
The company provides turnkey fire detection, alarm and suppression solutions for commercial, industrial and residential clients across the UK. This position offers varied project work, long-term career development and the opportunity to work with a range of leading fire-system technologies.
The role
You will be responsible for installing, testing and commissioning fire alarm, detection, emergency lighting and associated fire protection systems. You will also provide technical support, complete system handovers and ensure work meets current standards and client requirements.
Your responsibilities will include:
*
Installing fire alarm, detection and emergency lighting systems
*
Testing, commissioning and fault-finding
*
Reading technical drawings, specifications and wiring diagrams
*
Completing commissioning certificates, test records and reports
*
Diagnosing and resolving technical issues on site
*
Liaising with clients, site managers and subcontractors
*
Supporting projects through to successful completion
*
Providing customers with system operation guidance
*
Maintaining high health and safety standards
Requirements
You should have:
Experience installing and commissioning fire alarm systems
Knowledge of BS 5839, BS 5266 and relevant fire-safety regulations
Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting skills
Experience working with different fire alarm panels
A sound understanding of electrical systems and site installation
Good communication and customer-service skills
A full UK driving licence
An ECS or CSCS card, FIA training and experience with integrated fire and life-safety systems would be advantageous.
Package
*
£42,000 basic salary
*
Paid overtime
*
Door-to-door travel expenses
*
Company vehicle
*
25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
*
Holiday buy-and-sell scheme
*
Company pension
*
PPE and tools provided
*
Training and career progression
This is an excellent opportunity to join an established national fire protection business offering secure employment, varied projects and genuine career development.
Apply through CV-Library or contact Giles Churchill at Amida for a confidential discussion