Fire Project Engineer
Evolution (Electronic Security Systems) Ltd
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Marlow • United Kingdom
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About the role
- Manage projects from initial install through to completion, ensuring quality, compliance, and timely delivery.
- Work closely with Sales, Project Managers, and other operational teams to support business growth, deliver client expectations, and improve service offerings.
- Ensure all installations comply with relevant fire safety regulations, British Standards (e.g. BS 5839), and manufacturer specifications.
- Configure panels, devices, and system networks to ensure full operational functionality.
- Conduct system testing, handover, and provide full documentation including completion certificates.
- Liaise professionally with clients, site managers, contractors, and other stakeholders.
- Provide all necessary project documentation in the correct format at the point of client handover.
- Advise on system upgrades, compliance matters, and recommended improvements.
Requirements
- Competence and working knowledge of BS5839 standards.
- Level 3 qualification in Fire / Life Safety (EAL, BTEC, or FIA), with installation and maintenance modules preferred.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in electrical life safety installation.
- Manufacturer training for relevant life safety systems (beneficial).
- Proven experience installing and commissioning fire alarm systems.
- Strong attention to detail with a focus on safety, compliance, and accuracy.
- Excellent communication skills and a professional, customer‑focused approach.
- Self‑motivated, organised, and able to manage workload effectively.
- Full UK driving licence.
Benefits
- We are employee-owned! Here at Evolution we have a unique employee ownership model which means that our entire team owns our business. You have the opportunity to become a beneficiary of our future success.
- 25 days annual leave + local bank holidays
- Company pension scheme
- 2 private health insurances
- Optional annual private wellbeing and health screening appointment fully funded by Evolution
- Employee assistance programme which offers 24/7 access to free health and wellbeing support
- Life Assurance from day 1 (4x salary)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
fire alarm systems installationsystem testingproject managementconfiguration of panelssystem networkscompliance documentationinstallation and maintenancecommissioningattention to detailsafety regulations
Soft Skills
communication skillscustomer-focused approachself-motivatedorganisedworkload managementprofessionalismcollaborationclient liaisonproblem-solvingadaptability
Certifications
Level 3 qualification in Fire / Life SafetyEALBTECFIAmanufacturer training