Fire Suppression & Sprinkler Engineer

Fire Suppression & Sprinkler Engineer

Location: East and Southwest London

Position: Full-Time

Overview

My client is seeking an experienced Fire Suppression & Sprinkler Engineer to carry out the servicing, maintenance, testing, fault diagnosis, and repair of fire sprinkler and suppression systems across a portfolio of residential developments. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring all systems remain fully operational, compliant, and effective in protecting residents and property.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver planned preventative maintenance (PPM), routine servicing, and inspections of fire sprinkler and suppression systems across multiple residential sites.
• Inspect, test, maintain, and repair sprinkler heads, control valves, pumps, flow switches, pipework, and associated equipment.
• Diagnose and rectify system faults, leaks, pressure issues, and equipment failures, ensuring swift and safe resolution.
• Respond to reactive maintenance requests and emergency call-outs, including damaged sprinkler heads, water leaks, and system failures.
• Perform routine operational testing of sprinkler pumps, control valves, alarm interfaces, and water supply systems.
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with relevant British Standards, fire safety legislation, manufacturer recommendations, and company procedures.
• Identify defects, system deficiencies, and compliance concerns, recommending appropriate remedial actions and upgrades.
• Carry out repairs and component replacements while minimising disruption to residents and site operations.
• Maintain accurate records, including service reports, inspection documentation, fault logs, and compliance certificates.
• Build and maintain professional working relationships with residents, Facilities Managers, property management teams, and subcontractors.
• Adhere to all health and safety procedures and promote best practice across all sites.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Previous experience as a Fire Sprinkler Engineer, Fire Suppression Engineer, Fire Protection Engineer, or similar role.
• Strong background in the maintenance, servicing, testing, and repair of sprinkler and fire suppression systems.
• Sound understanding of sprinkler system components, including pumps, valves, sprinkler heads, pipework, flow switches, and water supplies.
• Proven fault-finding and diagnostic abilities, with the capability to identify and rectify mechanical and system-related issues efficiently.
• Experience delivering both planned maintenance and reactive works, including emergency call-out support.
• Ability to produce clear and accurate service reports, inspection records, and compliance documentation.
• Strong communication and customer service skills, with experience working in occupied residential environments.
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage workloads across multiple sites and prioritise tasks effectively.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of workmanship, health & safety, and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Fire Sprinkler Installation, Maintenance, Fire Protection Engineering, or a related discipline.
• BAFSA-approved training or equivalent industry-recognised sprinkler system certification.
• Full UK Driving Licence (preferred).
• CSCS card or relevant site safety certification advantageous.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio of residential developments.
• Stable, long-term position with a growing and reputable organisation.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.