Commissioning Engineer Fire

Fire Alarm Commissioning Engineer

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Location:

Site Based – Essex & London (with some travel across the UK)
💷 Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 per annum (DOE)
🚗 Package:
Company Vehicle Provided
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Hours:

8:00am – 5:00pm (standard contract)
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Start Date:

Ideally January / February
👤 Reporting To:
Contracts Manager

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Fire Alarm Commissioning Engineer to carry out the commissioning of Life Safety, Fire Detection, Fire Suppression, Sprinkler, Security,

This is a hands-on, site-based role suited to an engineer with a strong fire alarm background who can work independently and as part of a wider commissioning team. You will ensure all systems are fully tested, integrated, and handed over in line with British, European, BAFE, BRE, NACOSS, and project-specific standards.

Due to compliance requirements, candidates must have a strong Fire Alarm commissioning background and relevant technical training.

Key Responsibilities

Planning & Coordination

* Support the development of commissioning plans and programmes for ELV and Life Safety systems (Fire Alarm, PAVA, CCTV, Access Control, Intruder, Disabled Refuge Systems, etc.).

* Review designs, specifications, and scopes to identify commissioning requirements and potential issues.

* Coordinate with project managers, subcontractors, and site teams to ensure commissioning readiness.

* Attend commissioning meetings and provide progress updates.

Commissioning Execution

* Carry out on-site commissioning in line with approved commissioning plans.

* Program, configure, and integrate systems (e.g. Fire Alarm interfacing with Access Control, BMS, and Data systems).

* Perform cause & effect testing and integrated systems testing.

* Ensure all faults, snags, and commissioning issues are recorded, rectified, retested, and closed out.

* Support FAT, SAT, and final system handover.

Quality Assurance & Compliance

* Ensure works are completed in line with specifications and relevant standards (BS, EN, BAFE, BRE, NACOSS).

* Assist with third-party inspections, testing, and approvals.

* Complete QA documentation including test sheets, commissioning records, and reports.

* Follow approved method statements and integrated test plans.

Documentation & Handover

* Compile commissioning records, logs, and test results.

* Assist with the production of as-built drawings and O&M manuals.

* Support client demonstrations and handover.

* Upload commissioning evidence to approved digital platforms (e.g. Dalux, BIM
360, Cx Software, ATP).

Essential Requirements

* Minimum 3+ years’ experience commissioning Fire Alarm and Life Safety systems on commercial or large-scale projects.

* Proven experience commissioning:

* Fire Detection

* Voice Alarm (PAVA)

* Disabled Refuge Systems

* Access Control

* CCTV

* Intruder systems

Good working knowledge of British, European, BAFE, BRE, and NACOSS standards.

CSCS Card (SMSTS desirable but not essential).Understanding of fire strategies, cause & effect, and integrated systems testing.

Ability to work independently on site and as part of a wider project team.

Strong communication and reporting skills.

Good IT skills including Microsoft Office.

Full UK driving licence.

Desirable

FIA / NACOSS Advanced Installer or Commissioner training.

First Aid certification.

Experience with systems including:

Fire Alarms:
Gent, WINMAG, DRAX, Advanced, Siemens, FAAST, Xtralis, Apollo

PAVA:
Honeywell, Baldwin Boxall

Disabled Systems:
Baldwin Boxall, C-TEC

Security Systems:
Milestone, Xplan, CCure, AMAG, Lenel, Hikvision, Axis, Galaxy, Comelit, Commend

Experience working on Data Centres or large commercial projects.

M&E coordination experience.

Background in Fire, Security, or Data Infrastructure sectors