Fire Alarm Engineer

Job Title: Fire Alarm EngineerLocation: Field-based (London and South East / site travel required)Position Type: Full-Time, PermanentReporting To: Active Fire Supervisor and Fire and Security Service ManagerAbout the Role We are seeking a skilled and proactive Fire Alarm Engineer with strong technical problem-solving capabilities to join our Active Fire team.In this role, you will be responsible for planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive call-outs, fault-finding, installation, and commissioning across fire alarm systems, smoke control systems, and active fire curtains. You will ensure all systems operate reliably and fully adhere to current British Standards and third-party accreditation schemes, including BS 5839-1:2025, BS 7346-8, BS 8524-1/2, BAFE SP203-1, and IFC codes of practice.Key Responsibilities Installation and Commissioning: Install, modify, test, and commission new fire alarm systems, smoke control systems, active fire curtains, and associated field devices to design specifications. Servicing and PPM: Carry out routine servicing, inspections, and planned preventative maintenance in accordance with BS 5839-1 and BS 7346-8 standards. Fault Diagnosis and Reactive Repairs: Rapidly troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve complex faults on addressable and conventional systems to minimize customer downtime. Site Surveys and Cause-and-Effect: Carry out thorough site surveys (with photographic evidence), interpret schematics/zone charts, and program ..... full job details .....