Fire Alarm Commissioning Engineer Location: Site Based – Essex & London (with some travel across the UK) Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 per annum (DOE) Package: Company Vehicle Provided Hours: 8:00am – 5:00pm (standard contract) 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, BIM360, 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 systemsGood 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