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Lead Engineer – London & Home Counties
FAFS Fire & Security is at the forefront of designing, installing, commissioning, and servicing automatic Fire Detection, Protection, and Alarm Systems around Greater London. We are seeking a dynamic Lead Engineer to join our team and oversee key engineering operations in the London and Home Counties region.

Lead Engineer – London & Home Counties
FAFS Fire & Security is at the forefront of designing, installing, commissioning, and servicing automatic Fire Detection, Protection, and Alarm Systems around Greater London. We are seeking a dynamic Lead Engineer to join our team and oversee key engineering operations in the London and Home Counties region.
The Lead engineer will deliver outstanding service to our new and existing customers as well as leading a team of engineers
Pension, Life Assurance & An Extensive Benefits Package.
Up to £50,000 basic salary
Role Overview:
As the Lead Engineer, you will be responsible for supervising, mentoring, and coordinating the engineering team to ensure that all installations and services adhere to industry standards and company policies. You will also interface with clients to ascertain project requirements and ensure customer satisfaction.

• Lead and mentor a team of engineers to deliver high-quality service
• Deliver PPM\’s, callouts and minor works
• Oversee workload to ensure timely completions of projects
• Conduct site visits and assessments to evaluate team performance
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and industry standards at all times
• Act as the main point of contact for clients on project-related matters, addressing concerns and providing solutions
• Identify training needs for team members and arrange appropriate professional development
• Stay updated with industry trends and advancements in fire safety technology

Requirements
Who We\’re Looking For
We are looking for a proactive and skilled individual who embodies the values of FAFS Fire & Security. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership skills, be detail-oriented, and possess the following qualifications:

• At least 5 years of experience in fire safety engineering or a related field
• Proven track record of managing and leading engineering teams
• In-depth knowledge of current fire safety regulations, procedures, and standards (e.g., BS5839, BS9251)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively deal with clients and team members
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• A valid driving license and willingness to travel within the London and Home Counties area
• Relevant qualifications in fire safety, engineering

Benefits
How we Attract, Reward & Retain Our Employees
At FAFS Fire & Security we recognise the importance of fairly rewarding our employees. We go above and beyond with our remuneration packages that not only meet the needs of a challenging economic climate, but we offer packages, benefits and incentives to support the broader needs of our people making their everyday lives and futures more comfortable.

• Fully equipped company vehicle
• Royal London Pension
• Life Assurance 4x Salary
• 22 days Paid Holidays plus Bank Holidays
• Additional holiday day for each full year of completed service (up to 25 days)
• Paid Candidate Referral Scheme – up to £1,000 per referral, unlimited referrals
• Mental Health & Well-being Scheme
• Employee Recognition Scheme
• Development and progression opportunities

A Little More About FAFS Fire & Security
We are a small, regionally focused business which gifts our clients a bespoke and reactive service with undivided attention & dedication. However, we have the luxury and benefit of being part of a wider group of businesses within the Fire Protection, Security & Building Management Systems industry, allowing us to share best-practice, learning & development academies, Human Resource specialists and knowledge for constant improvement across the critical service industry.
Big enough to provide but small enough to care.
Our Business Include:

• FAFS Fire & Security fafsfireandsecurity.com
• Marlowe Kitchen Fire Suppression marlowefireandsecurity.com
• Alarm Communications acl.uk.com
• Clymac clymac.co.uk
• Morgan Fire Protection morganfire.co.uk
• Marlowe Smoke Control marlowe-aov.co.uk
• Marlowe Fire & Security marlowefireandsecurity.com

Equal Opportunities
We strive to create a diverse, inclusive environment to encourage all our employees to be themselves. We celebrate what makes us unique and believe that adopting a culture of inclusion helps us to best serve our customers. We are committed to supporting equal opportunities, please inform us if you require any reasonable adjustments to enable you to participate in the recruitment process.
Right to Work
Regrettably, we are unable to offer Right to Work Sponsorship.
If you do not currently have the Right to Work in the UK or will need additional support to extend your current Right to Work status, your application cannot be considered.

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