Details:
- Salary: £50,000 - 55,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: UB5 Northolt Mandeville Greater London
- Date: 1 week ago
Description:
Job Description:
Job Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Senior Commissioning Life Safety Engineer Site Supervisor to lead the installation, testing, and commissioning of life safety systems on our sites. This role offers an exciting opportunity to oversee complex projects, ensure compliance with safety standards, and coordinate site teams. As a vital part of our project delivery team, you will ensure that all life safety systems—such as fire alarm, sprinkler, and emergency communication systems—are installed correctly, function reliably, and meet all regulatory requirements. Your expertise will drive project success while maintaining a focus on safety, quality, efficiency and profit.
What we Offer
* 20 days plus Bank Holidays plus your birthday per annum (increasing annually to a maximum of 25 after 5 years)
* Comprehensive Company Health Insurance
* Quarterly Company Events
Role Responsibilities and Duties for Fire Alarm Engineer Site Supervisor:
* Support install, service, commission, and fault-find life safety systems, including Fire Alarm Systems, Evacuation Alert Systems, Emergency Voice Communication (EVC) Systems, Disabled Refuge / Toilet Alarm Systems
* Supervise, mentor, and guide junior engineers and subcontractors on site
* Lead works on high-rise developments and in occupied residential or commercial buildings
* Ensure all installations and maintenance activities comply with relevant British Standards and industry regulations
* Read, interpret, and work from drawings, site plans, and system schematics
* Sound knowledge of relevant standards and regulations (BS 5839, BS 8629, NSI/SSAIB, BAFE standards)
* Carry out site surveys, testing, inspections, and handovers
* Liaise with clients, main contractors, and other stakeholders to coordinate works
* Qualifications & Experience Required for Fire Alarm Engineer Site Supervisor:
* SSSTS or equivalent supervisory qualification
* ECS or CSCS Card
* Sound working knowledge of relevant standards and regulations: BS 5839, BS 8629, NSI / SSAIB requirements, BAFE standards
* FIA Training – minimum Level 3
* Manufacturer training (preferred)
* Full UK driving licence and Right to Work in the UK
* Minimum of 5 years’ experience working within the Fire Safety Industry
* Solid experience installing, servicing, fault finding and commissioning of Fire Alarm, Evacuation Alert, Emergency Voice Communication and Toilet Alarm systems
* Supervisory experience and the mentoring/guiding of others
* Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving abilities
* Ability to communicate professionally with a customer-focused approach
Salary:£45,000 to £55,000 DOE - overtime and bonus opportunities
Hours of work: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
What we offer: Company van, fuel card, tools, and uniform
Ongoing professional development and training (Manufacturers, H&S)
Benefits: Comprehensive Company Health Insurance
This role offers an engaging challenge for a professional, passionate about engineering excellence, safety standards, and project leadership—ready to make a tangible impact on critical infrastructure projects worldwide!
Benefits:
* Company car
* Company events
* Private medical insurance
* Referral programme
Work Location: In person