About the Role
FAFS Fire & Security specialise in designing, installing, commissioning and servicing automatic Fire Detection, Protection and Alarm Systems in and around Greater London. We are looking to appoint a new Project Engineer specifically covering the London region.
Responsibilities
- Ensure projects are delivered as per programme and escalating any delays to the project manager.
- Perform technical review and ordering of projects via the sales order process application and forward to the purchasing department.
- Ensure FAFS is commercially protected with correspondence to the customer outlining delays and issues.
- Plan and control labour and materials required to deliver the project.
- Ensure all risk assessments, method statements and engineering paperwork are allocated to the engineering teams and, upon project completion, ensure commissioning is completed in line with British standards.
- Provide technical expertise to support the installation teams on projects as required; attend site meetings as required and liaise with the designer/customer on variations to the design.
- Line‑manage engineers and sub‑contractors as assigned, including management of employees time sheets and holidays.
- Manage job profitability of assigned projects and report into the project manager.
- Control all aspects of health and safety on sites with regular audits of work and safety.
- Ensure adherence to FAFS quality process and procedures and HSE standards.
Qualifications
- Ensure projects are completed on time following all FAFS health and safety guidelines.
- Be able to work under pressure and in a team environment or on your own.
- Desirable: A driven and enthusiastic individual who relishes a challenging environment with good communication skills and technical knowledge of major systems and projects.
- A minimum of five years' experience in the fire and security industry with experience of engineering projects across single and multiple site locations.
- Demonstrable technical experience with good interpersonal skills.
Benefits
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 also offer packages, benefits and incentives to support the broader needs of our people.
- Basic Salary – £50,000, subject to experience.
- Fully equipped company vehicle or car allowance.
- Royal London Pension.
- Life Assurance – 4× salary.
- 25 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.
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.
About the Company
FAFS Fire & Security is 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. Our business includes: FAFS Fire & Security, Marlowe Kitchen Fire Suppression, Alarm Communications, Clymac, Morgan Fire Protection, Marlowe Smoke Control, Marlowe Fire & Security.
