Job Description
Purpose of the role
Own the technical delivery projects of varying size and complexity. Coordinate install teams and subcontractors, oversee quality, variations, finances, safety and documentation, commission systems, and hand over cleanly to Service with full records.
Key responsibilities
Pre-start and design:
Review surveys, proposals and drawings. Validate scope, risks and exclusions
Produce or mark up device layouts, block diagrams, schedules and I/O lists
Prepare RAMS, installation test plans and commissioning plans
Confirm access, permits, site inductions and programme with the client and main contractor
Delivery coordination:
Create task plans and a day by day look ahead for engineers
Brief install teams. Ensure job packs, kit lists and pre-kit are complete
Coordinate specialist subcontractors. Book permits and inductions
Monitor progress versus programme. Escalate blockers early and re-sequence where needed
Quality, safety and compliance:
Audit installations against drawings and standards. Raise and close snags
Ensure adherence to NSI Gold procedures and BAFE SP203-1
Keep site records up to date. Include H&S observations and toolbox talks
Commissioning and handover:
Commission systems to standards and witness tests with clients
Produce as-built drawings, test results, cause and effect, asset registers and O&M folders
Train client users and hand over to Service with a completed handover checklist
Commercial control:
Validate take offs and long lead items. Support procurement with alternates
Identify and price variations. Capture client approvals
Track labour burn and materials against budget. Report risks to margin
Documentation and communication:
Maintain clear site diaries, change logs and action lists
Chair or contribute to progress meetings. Circulate minutes and actions
Keep stakeholders informed including the client, Installation Manager and Service
Systems and standards
Fire detection and alarm to BS 5839-1 and BS 5839-6
Intruder, access control and CCTV to relevant British and NSI codes of practice
Networking fundamentals, PoE, VLAN basics, IP addressing and device commissioning
Required experience
Project engineering or senior installation role in fire and security, typically 3+ years
Commissioning experience on mainstream platforms such as Advanced, Kentec, Apollo, Hochiki, Texecom, Paxton, Hanwha or Dahua
Reading and producing drawings and schedules in AutoCAD or Bluebeam
Delivering projects in live environments and on construction sites
Qualifications and cards
FIA training units or manufacturer equivalents for fire detection. For example BS5839-1 Fundamentals in FD&A
ECS or CSCS card. SSSTS is an advantage
PASMA and IPAF are desirable
Full UK driving licence
Core competencies
Planning and coordination. Able to build a realistic programme and hold to it
Technical problem solving with methodical fault finding and commissioning
Attention to detail on documentation and compliance
Clear communication with clients, engineers and contractors
Ownership mindset with proactive risk management and tidy close out
Tools and software
AutoCAD, Bluebeam or equivalent for mark ups
Office 365, SharePoint and Teams
Basic use of test equipment and programming tools for the listed systems
Benefits
Competitive salary, company vehicle or allowance and fuel card
25 days holiday plus bank holidays and a pension scheme
Training plan with manufacturer and FIA courses
Safeguarding and vetting
Employment is subject to right to work & BS7858 Security Vetting
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £40,000.00-£50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Company car
Company pension
Experience:
Project engineering or senior Installation role : 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person