Project Engineer

Project Engineer – Fire & Security

Location: Loughborough and Surrounding Areas (Hybrid – Site-Based / Home Working)
Rate: £400–£500 per day (Inside IR35)
Job Type: Contract – 6 Months + Possible Extension 

About the Role

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

Technical Resources is partnering with a leading provider of fire and electronic security systems to hire a Project Engineer – Fire & Security. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting the technical delivery of multiple small-to-medium Fire & Security projects across the Loughborough region, overseeing installation, testing and commissioning activities from initial coordination through to final handover.

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

Key Responsibilities

Project Technical Delivery: Support the end-to-end technical delivery of multiple concurrent Fire & Security projects, including Fire Alarm, CCTV, Access Control and Intruder Alarm installations and upgrades.
Installation & Commissioning Oversight: Oversee, coordinate and monitor installation, testing and commissioning activities across multiple sites, ensuring works are completed to specification and programme.
Engineering Support & Coordination: Provide technical guidance to installation engineers and subcontractors, ensuring teams have the necessary drawings, equipment and materials to progress works effectively.
Technical Documentation & Reporting: Review technical drawings, specifications and schematics; produce progress updates and technical reports for project management teams; support system documentation and final handover packs.
Quality & Compliance: Carry out site inspections, quality checks and snagging; ensure all installations comply with relevant standards including BS 5839-1, applicable electronic security standards, client specifications and health and safety requirements.

Experience & Qualifications Required

Essential:

Experience: Proven background as a Fire & Security Project Engineer, Senior Engineer or Technical Project Engineer, ideally having progressed from a hands-on installation or commissioning role.
Technical Skills: Strong working knowledge of Fire Alarm systems (detection and alarm), CCTV, Access Control and Intruder Alarm systems, with the ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics and project specifications.
Project & Operational Scope: Demonstrable experience coordinating installation and commissioning activities across multiple live sites simultaneously, including fault-finding and resolution of technical issues during delivery.
Soft Skills: Strong organisational and communication skills; confident liaising with clients, project managers, subcontractors and internal engineering teams; able to manage technical priorities independently across multiple projects.
Mobility & Eligibility: Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across Loughborough and surrounding areas; Right to Work in the UK at the time of application.

Desirable:

Certifications: ECS/CSCS card, SSSTS or other relevant industry qualifications.
Standards Knowledge: Familiarity with BS 5839-1 and applicable electronic security standards.
Sector Background: Prior experience delivering small works, system upgrades and refurbishments across live commercial or industrial sites; basic commercial awareness including materials, labour and project cost considerations.

What We Offer

Competitive Day Rate: £400–£500 per day (Inside IR35)
Benefits Package: Flexible hybrid working arrangement with a mix of site visits, office attendance and home working; mileage and travel expenses covered for site-based working across the region.
Clear career progression within a growing global sector.

How to Apply

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

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

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