Permanent

Fire Alarm Installation and Commissioning Engineer

Amida

West Midlands, B9 5QA

£38000 - £43000 per annum + Good Benefits

Posted: 16 September 2026 (Today)

Closing date: 15 October 2026

Ref: FS00012

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About the Role

Reporting to the engineering team, the Fire Alarm Installation and Commissioning Engineer will cover West Midlands postcodes, including Birmingham, Coventry, Wolverhampton and Dudley. This permanent position carries a basic salary of £38,000 to £43,000, plus overtime, door-to-door travel expenses, a company vehicle and benefits. Duties include installing, testing and commissioning fire detection, alarm, emergency lighting and suppression systems for commercial, industrial and residential clients. Applicants should hold proven experience with leading fire-system technologies, strong fault-finding ability and a full UK driving licence. The successful candidate will join a national fire protection specialist, delivering turnkey projects with genuine scope for long-term career development.

Fire Systems Installation and Commissioning Engineer

Location: B CV WV DY Postcodes
Salary: £42,000 basic plus overtime, door-to-door travel expenses, company vehicle and benefits

A well-established national fire protection specialist is looking for an experienced Fire Systems Installation and Commissioning Engineer to join its engineering team.

The company provides turnkey fire detection, alarm and suppression solutions for commercial, industrial and residential clients across the UK. This position offers varied project work, long-term career development and the opportunity to work with a range of leading fire-system technologies.

The role

You will be responsible for installing, testing and commissioning fire alarm, detection, emergency lighting and associated fire protection systems. You will also provide technical support, complete system handovers and ensure work meets current standards and client requirements.

Your responsibilities will include:

Installing fire alarm, detection and emergency lighting systems
Testing, commissioning and fault-finding
Reading technical drawings, specifications and wiring diagrams
Completing commissioning certificates, test records and reports
Diagnosing and resolving technical issues on site
Liaising with clients, site managers and subcontractors
Supporting projects through to successful completion
Providing customers with system operation guidance
Maintaining high health and safety standards

Requirements

You should have:

Experience installing and commissioning fire alarm systems

Knowledge of BS 5839, BS 5266 and relevant fire-safety regulations

Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting skills

Experience working with different fire alarm panels

A sound understanding of electrical systems and site installation

Good communication and customer-service skills

A full UK driving licence

An ECS or CSCS card, FIA training and experience with integrated fire and life-safety systems would be advantageous.

Package

£42,000 basic salary
Paid overtime
Door-to-door travel expenses
Company vehicle
25 days'' holiday plus bank holidays
Holiday buy-and-sell scheme
Company pension
PPE and tools provided
Training and career progression

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established national fire protection business offering secure employment, varied projects and genuine career development.

Contact Giles Churchill at Amida for a confidential discussion.

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