Fire Alarm Project Engineer

Project Engineer – Fire Alarm Systems

📍 Thames Valley region M4 corridor - Swindon Reading Oxford Triangle and all          inbetween
💰 Up to £55,000 (including £4,500 car allowance)
🕒 Monday–Friday | 36 hours per week

We are recruiting on behalf of a major infrastructure organisation for two Project Engineers (Fire Alarm Systems) to oversee fire alarm compliance and project delivery across operational commercial sites in the Thames Valley region. 

This is a project-focused position responsible for managing fire alarm assessments, contractor performance, and full lifecycle project delivery.

The Project Engineer Role

You will:

• Conduct fire alarm system assessments in line with BS 5839-1

• Carry out site inspections and review contractor workmanship

• Produce technical reports and photographic evidence

• Develop scopes of work and technical specifications

• Oversee Health & Safety compliance across your projects

• Review tenders and support financial and programme management

• Provide technical guidance to stakeholders

• Ensure asset data and project records are accurately captured

This is a mobile role requiring regular travel between sites.

About You (Project Engineer)

• Experience in a technical or commercial engineering environment

• Strong understanding of fire alarm systems and standards

• Comfortable managing contractors and working independently

• Organised, proactive and confident dealing with stakeholders

• Full UK driving licence and own vehicle required

What’s on Offer for the Project Engineer

• Salary up to £55,000 including car allowance

• 26 days holiday (rising with service) + bank holidays

• Contributory pension (up to 12%)

• Annual medical assessment

• Performance-related bonus

If you’re looking to step into  or further develop within a Project Engineer role focused on compliance, governance, and project oversight, we’d like to hear from you. Please apply with a current up to date CV and contact number and we will be in touch.