Senior Life Safety Commissioning & Technical Supervisor

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Salary: Up to £55,000 per annum
Location: London & Southeast
Hours: MondayFriday, 8:00am5:00pm
About the Role
Are you an experienced Life Safety Commissioning Engineer or Technical Supervisor looking for your next challenge? Do you have a positive, hands-on can-do attitude, strong technical knowledge, and the ability to lead projects and people effectively? If so, we would love to hear from you. Our projects include high-rise developments, new-build residential schemes, occupied residential buildings and commercial premises. We are looking for an experienced Senior Life Safety Commissioning & Technical Supervisor who enjoys a varied role, can manage multiple priorities and is comfortable taking ownership from installation through to commissioning, handover and client support. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to combine hands-on technical work with site leadership, mentoring and client interaction. As Senior Life Safety Commissioning & Technical Supervisor, you will be responsible for supporting the successful delivery of life safety systems from installation through to commissioning, testing and handover.
What We Offer
Salary up to £55,000 per annum
20 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays and your birthday, increasing annually to a maximum of 25 days after 5 years
Comprehensive company health insurance
Company van, fuel card, tools and uniform
Ongoing professional development and manufacturer-led training
Health & Safety training and development
Monthly company lunches
Quarterly company events
A varied role with the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership
A supportive, collaborative and growing team
The opportunity to develop your technical and leadership skills within an established business
Key Responsibilities
Supporting the installation and delivery of life safety systems, including:
Fire Alarm Systems
Evacuation Alert Systems
Emergency Voice Communication (EVC) Systems
Disabled Refuge Systems
Toilet Alarm Systems
Commissioning, configuring and testing life safety systems
Carrying out fault finding, diagnostics and technical troubleshooting
Interpreting technical drawings, schematics and project specifications
Ensuring systems are installed, tested and commissioned in accordance with relevant industry standards and client requirements
Supervising, mentoring and supporting engineers and subcontractors on site
Leading works on high-rise developments, new builds and occupied residential and commercial buildings
Working closely with installation teams, project managers, design teams, main contractors and clients
Carrying out site surveys, inspections, testing and system handovers
Liaising with clients and other stakeholders to coordinate works and resolve technical issues
Completing commissioning documentation, reports and certification accurately
Maintaining accurate records of commissioning activities, system configurations and test results
Providing on-site and remote technical support when required
Delivering client training and supporting the production of handover documentation
Ensuring all works are carried out safely and in accordance with company and Health & Safety requirements
Qualifications & Experience
We are looking for someone with strong practical experience and a proven background in life safety systems.
Essential:
5+ years' practical experience within the fire and life safety industry
Strong hands-on commissioning and fault-finding experience
Good working knowledge of BS 5839
Experience with C-Tec, Apollo and AOC systems
Experience commissioning and troubleshooting fire alarm and associated life safety systems
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics and specifications
Strong technical problem-solving skills
Excellent organisational and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and changing priorities
CSCS/ECS card or equivalent
SSSTS or SMSTS
Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Visio
Experience using CRM systems
Desirable:
FIA certification
LPCB or BAFE experience/certification
Experience with leading fire alarm platforms such as Advanced, Morley and C-Tec
Knowledge of system integration and IP-based networking
Experience working on high-rise residential developments
Experience supervising engineers and subcontractors
Manufacturer-specific commissioning qualifications
The Person
We are looking for someone who is:
Technically confident and highly competent
Hands-on and able to lead from the front
Professional and customer-focused
A strong communicator who can work effectively with clients, contractors and colleagues
Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
Able to manage multiple priorities and keep projects moving
A natural problem solver who takes ownership of issues
Comfortable working independently while also being a strong team player
Positive, reliable and committed to delivering high-quality work
Why Join Us?
This is more than just a commissioning role. You will play an important part in the successful delivery of our life safety projects, while helping to develop engineers and maintain the high standards our clients expect.
You will have the opportunity to work on varied and technically challenging projects, develop your skills, and become a key member of an established and growing business.
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