Project Engineer – Fire Safety Systems

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Project Engineer to join our growing projects team delivering fire safety systems. The role involves managing installations, remedial works and ensuring compliance with British Standards, legislation and client specifications.

Key responsibilities

• Attend and represent the company at site meetings.
• Carry out site surveys and design fire safety systems in line with BS 5839 and BS 7671.
• Support system designers with technical feedback, layouts, schematics and wiring details.
• Produce and maintain as‑fitted drawings, correction diagrams and technical documentation.
• Provide interface design and support for sprinkler systems linked to fire alarm systems.
• Complete all project documentation, certificates and reports according to company procedures and British Standards.
• Perform low‑voltage (230 V) installation and remedial works, including minor fire alarm and peripheral tasks.
• Survey existing systems and recommend upgrades.
• Support NICEIC compliance, QA checks, audits and continuous improvement.
• Plan workloads, communicate with office staff and maintain strong relationships with customers and stakeholders.

Required profile

• Minimum five years’ experience in fire alarm and emergency lighting servicing or projects.
• Strong knowledge of fire alarm and emergency lighting systems and relevant British Standards.
• FIA qualifications (BS 5839‑1 Fundamentals, Emergency Lighting Parts 1 & 2, Advanced Installer, Advanced Designer, etc.).
• NICEIC or equivalent Safe Isolation qualification (essential).
• Portable fire extinguisher servicing qualification (desirable).

Required skills

• Fire alarm system design and installation.
• Emergency lighting system design.
• BS 5839‑1 and BS 7671 (18th Edition) compliance.
• Low‑voltage (230 V) electrical work.
• Creation of as‑fitted drawings and technical documentation.
• Sprinkler‑fire‑alarm interface design.
• FIA and NICEIC certification handling.

What we offer

• Competitive salary.
• Uniform, tools, phone, company van and fuel card (work only).
• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays and pension scheme.
• Opportunity to work from Sutton Business Centre or remotely.