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Fire & Security Project Commissioning Engineer
We are seeking a highly skilled and technically proficient Project Commissioning Engineer to support the successful delivery of fire and security projects across a diverse portfolio. This role involves commissioning both small and large-scale systems, while taking responsibility for planning, coordination, and ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and safety.
Key Responsibilities
1. Commission fire detection and alarm systems in accordance with relevant industry standards and regulatory requirements.
2. Plan, coordinate, and manage commissioning activities to ensure successful and efficient project delivery.
3. Liaise with clients and key stakeholders to meet programme deadlines while maintaining strong customer relationships.
4. Conduct site surveys, installation inspections, and system testing to ensure compliance, performance, and functionality.
5. Provide technical support and guidance to engineers, subcontractors, and project teams.
6. Ensure full compliance with health and safety regulations across all project activities and sites.
7. Maintain accurate commissioning records and produce detailed technical documentation and reports.
8. Deliver system training and operational guidance to clients and end-users.
9. Manage labour and materials effectively to support timely and cost-efficient project completion.
10. Contribute to project meetings and provide technical input across all stages of the project lifecycle.
11. Oversee and support engineers and subcontractors, including task allocation and performance management.
12. Monitor project performance, supporting profitability and reporting progress to the Project Manager.
13. Assist with installation, commissioning, and minor works as required to support the wider team.
14. Promote and uphold company standards in quality, safety, and environmental compliance at all times.
Person Specification
15. High levels of energy, drive, and enthusiasm, with a proactive approach to work.
16. Strong technical background within the fire and security industry, with broad system knowledge.
17. Adaptable and resilient, able to respond effectively in a dynamic working environment.
18. Experience in customer-facing roles, with the ability to manage client interactions confidently and professionally.
19. Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively.
20. Strong communication skills, including clear and structured reporting.
21. Professional and positive attitude, representing the business to a high standard.
22. Committed to delivering excellent customer service.
23. Able to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
Our market-leading offering provides you with benefits that suit your lifestyle.
We have a virtual GP on hand for you and members of your household. So you can get expert advice by video or phone without having to leave your home. We offer financial wellbeing assistance through our Salary Finance scheme. For example, you could access 50% of your earned pay before payday for a small fee. Salary Finance also offers competitive loans.
When you join us, we’ll give you a link to our flexible lifestyle benefits platform, Choices. You might choose to purchase up to five extra days’ holiday each year. You might buy critical illness insurance, seek dental treatment or buy technology products at an affordable cost. There are many choices!
We give you access to high street discounts from thousands of well-known retailers, gyms and more through our MiDeals platform. And we have a cycle-to-work scheme. Life cover of up to four times your salary is available. We also offer enhanced pension contributions, a save-as-you-earn scheme, and a Mitie Matching Share Plan (you could even be awarded free shares in Mitie).
We award our employees with Mitie Stars as recognition for their hard work. There are cash prizes up for grabs each month and at the end of the year there’s a chance to scoop a top prize of £10,!
Our success is a direct result of the experience and quality of our people. Progressing your career is therefore a top priority for us. We offer a diverse variety of training and development avenues via a wide selection of learning resources to suit you.
We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long-term condition (for example dyslexia, anxiety, autism, a mobility condition or hearing loss) and need us to make any reasonable adjustments, changes or do anything differently during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing at .