Rail Fire Supression Reactive Engineer in London, Greater London

Are you an experienced Sprinkler Engineer with a background working on London Underground?
Do you have hands-on experience maintaining, fault-finding and repairing sprinkler and fire hydrant systems within operational rail environments?
Location: Various Central London Underground Stations
Rate: Up to £320 per day via Umbrella Inside IR35
Duration: Long-Term Contract
Shift Pattern: Sunday - Thursday, 10pm - 6am
Start Date: ASAP
Would you be interested in a long-term night-shift contract supporting the maintenance and reliability of critical fire protection systems across London Underground stations?
We are looking for an experienced Sprinkler & Fire Hydrant Reactive Engineer to respond to faults, activations and defects affecting sprinkler and firefighting systems across various London Underground assets.
This is a safety-critical role, responsible for ensuring fire protection systems remain fully operational to protect passengers, staff and infrastructure. You will undertake reactive maintenance, fault-finding, repairs and system reinstatement across a range of underground stations and operational environments.
Key Responsibilities
·Attending reactive call-outs and responding to sprinkler and fire hydrant system defects, including leaks, loss of pressure, damaged components and system activations.
·Fault-finding, isolating, repairing, reinstating and recommissioning systems safely and efficiently.
·Working on wet, dry, pre-action and deluge sprinkler systems.
·Diagnosing and repairing sprinkler heads, pipework, fittings, alarm and valve sets.
·Maintaining and repairing pumps, including electric and diesel systems, tanks and control panels.
·Maintaining fire hydrants, including underground and pillar hydrants, landing valves, risers and isolation valves.
·Carrying out safe draining, refilling and pressure testing before handing systems back into service.
·Ensuring firefighting water supplies and associated systems are restored to full operational availability.
·Completing defect reports, incident logs and handback documentation accurately.
·Escalating safety-critical defects through the appropriate reporting channels.
Requirements
·Previous experience working on London Underground projects is essential.
·Proven experience as a Sprinkler Engineer, Fire Protection Engineer or similar.
·Hands-on experience maintaining, fault-finding and repairing sprinkler and fire hydrant systems.
·Knowledge of wet, dry, pre-action and deluge sprinkler systems.
·Valid Sentinel card is essential.
·Full UK driving licence and ability to travel between various London Underground sites.
·Must have access to a suitable van, or be willing to hire one through the client at their cost.
Standards & Safety
Candidates should have an understanding of the relevant standards and safety requirements, including:
·BS EN 12845 - Automatic sprinkler systems.
·BS 9990 / BS 9999 - Firefighting mains and associated fire safety provisions, where applicable.
·Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
·TfL Engineering and Fire Safety Standards.
·London Underground permit-to-work systems, isolations and safe systems of work.
If you are an experienced Sprinkler Engineer with previous London Underground experience and a valid Sentinel card, please get in touch for a confidential discussion.