Fire Alarm Engineer

About the role

We are currently recruiting for two Fire Alarm Engineers who will play a key role in safeguarding Thames Water's critical infrastructure. This is your chance to step into a diverse, hands‑on role where no two days are the same – travelling across sites, solving technical challenges, elevating safety standards, and shaping the future of fire alarm installations. With dedicated in‑house training and a clear pathway into a Project Engineer position, this is more than a job – it’s an opportunity to grow, lead, and make a visible impact.

• Carry out fire alarm risk assessments/requirements (HSP 12) upon request across many of Thames Water's sites.
• Lead site visits to assess the quality of contractors' work against all standards.
• Compile and report findings, including photos.
• Advise and scope works with a contractor on resolving problems.
• Carry out site fire alarm assessments/requirements to BS 5839‑1.
• Scope/write specification documents.
• Health & Safety management for your portfolio of projects.
• Assess tenders.
• Financial management.
• Programme management.
• Communication and technical assistance to key stakeholders/customers.
• Ensure all asset data is captured and updated at the end of a project.
• Travel to various sites each week, including journeys up to an approximate 150‑mile round trip.

The role is office or site‑based for up to five days each week. Candidates should be located near our Mogden, Guildford, or Swindon sites, supporting South West London and nearby regions. As this is a mobile role, a full UK driving licence and own vehicle are required, and a monthly car allowance is provided. Working hours are Monday to Friday, 36 hours per week.

• Experience with in a commercial and/or technical role.
• FIA BS 5839‑1 Fundamental or equivalent certification in Fire Alarm principles and standards.
• Training or relevant work experience.
• Full UK driving licence and personal transport.
• Ability to work unsupervised and use own initiative to deliver specified outputs.

A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. For more details, please note our commitment to inclusive recruitment practices.

• Up to £55,000 per annum, including car allowance.
• Car allowance of £4,500 per year.
• 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with length of service (plus bank holidays).
• Defined contribution pension – maximum of 12% from the company and 2× employee contribution.
• Personal medical assessments – open to all once a year.
• Performance‑related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets.
• Wider benefits scheme, including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your well‑being.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.