Fall Protection Engineer

Fall Protection Engineer
London and the South | £300 per day
Ongoing Contract | Temp-to-Perm Opportunity
Monday to Friday, 07:30–17:00 | Start: 17 August 2026

The Role

We are recruiting an experienced Fall Protection Engineer to inspect, test and maintain building-mounted height-safety systems across London and the South.

You will work on fall-protection equipment such as roof-edge guardrails, fixed anchor points, fall-restraint points and associated height-safety systems. This is a mobile, autonomous role involving inspection, compliance testing, remedial works and accurate on-site reporting.

Responsibilities

• Travel independently between sites across London and the South.
• Inspect and retest fall-protection and height-safety equipment.
• Test guardrails, anchor points and fall-restraint systems.
• Complete approximately three to four site visits per day.
• Carry out required remedial works safely and professionally.
• Leave tested systems compliant and fit for purpose.
• Clearly identify and condemn equipment that fails inspection.
• Complete reports on the retest portal while on-site.
• Communicate results and site issues to the management team.
• Maintain accurate records of tools, materials and spare parts.
• Leave every site clean, tidy and free from damage.

Requirements

All certifications and training below are mandatory:

• Working at Height.
• LOLER.
• Basic Harness Training.
• IPAF.
• CSCS
• SSSTS
• Experience inspecting, testing or maintaining height-safety systems.
• Confidence working independently and at height.
• Strong fault-finding and practical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage travel and multiple daily appointments.
• Professional, safety-focused and customer-conscious approach.

No company vehicle is provided, so you must have suitable transport and be able to travel between sites. All agreed work-related expenses are covered.

Why Apply?

• £300 per day.
• Ongoing contract and consistent workload.
• Temp-to-perm opportunity.
• All agreed work-related expenses covered.
• Varied sites across London and the South.
• Autonomous role with support from the office and scheduling teams.
• Opportunity to develop a long-term position within height safety and fall protection.

How to Apply

Apply via CV-Library for this Fall Protection Engineer position covering London and the South. Please ensure your CV clearly lists your relevant fall-protection experience and mandatory certifications.