Fire & Security Installation Engineer

Fire & Security Installation Engineer

Location: Sheffield
Salary: £38,000 – £40,000
Job Type: Permanent 

About the Role

Are you an experienced Fire & Security Installation Engineer looking for your next opportunity?

Technical Resources is partnering with a leading provider of fire and security systems to hire a Fire & Security Installation Engineer. In this role, you will be responsible for the installation and commissioning of fire alarm and security systems across commercial and residential sites, ensuring all works are completed to the highest standard and in line with current industry regulations.

This is an ideal opportunity to join an established organisation with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality fire and security solutions across UK projects.

Key Responsibilities

System Installation: Install fire alarm, intruder alarm, access control, and CCTV systems across a range of commercial and residential sites throughout the Sheffield region and surrounding areas.
Commissioning & Testing: Carry out first-fix and second-fix installation works, followed by full system commissioning and functional testing prior to handover.
Stakeholder & Site Coordination: Liaise with site managers, main contractors, and end clients to ensure works are delivered on programme and to specification.
Technical Documentation & Reporting: Complete installation records, as-fitted drawings, and handover documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
Quality & Compliance: Ensure all installations adhere to relevant standards including BS 5839, BS EN 50131, and PD 6662, as well as site-specific health and safety requirements.

Experience & Qualifications Required

Essential:

Experience: Minimum 3 years as a Fire & Security Installation Engineer within the fire and security industry.
Technical Skills: Hands-on experience installing and commissioning fire alarm panels (e.g. Advanced, Kentec, Hochiki, Gent) and security systems including intruder alarms, access control, and CCTV.
Project/Operational Scope: Proven track record of completing installations across commercial and light industrial environments, from first fix through to client handover.
Soft Skills: Strong fault-finding ability, professional client-facing manner, and clear written and verbal communication.
Mobility & Eligibility: Full UK driving licence and Right to Work in the UK at the time of application.

Desirable:

Certifications: FIA-accredited training, ECS/CSCS card, NSI or SSAIB-recognised qualifications; FIA Level 3 or equivalent fire alarm qualification.
Sector Background: Prior experience working on contracts within critical infrastructure, education, healthcare, or enterprise commercial environments.

What We Offer

Competitive Base Salary: £38,000 – £40,000
Benefits Package: Company vehicle or van, fuel card, pension scheme, and healthcare provision.
Clear career progression within a growing global sector.

How to Apply

To apply for this Fire & Security Installation Engineer position, please submit an up-to-date CV.

Note: Applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK at the time of application.

About Technical Resources: Technical Resources are market leaders in Fire & Security and Telecoms recruitment.