Fire & Security Project Engineer

As one of the fastest-growing companies in the industry, we pride ourselves on our ability to deliver excellence—from the initial design to long-term maintenance. Our employees are our greatest asset, and we empower them with the tools they need to succeed. With Marlowe Fire & Security, you will enjoy a vibrant company culture, career progression opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package including a competitive salary, vehicle allowance, and more!

Basic Salary – up to £45,000 per annum. Pension, Life Assurance & much more.

Marlowe Fire & Security’s Project Engineer’s responsibilities include:

• Take the lead in technically engineering, installing, and managing a diverse range of projects—both large and small—across the Marlowe portfolio.
• Play a pivotal role in planning and delivering projects and commissioning works, while working closely with key clients to meet critical deadlines.
• Ensure project delivery aligns with the agreed programme timeline, proactively escalating any delays to the Project Manager.
• Conduct technical reviews and process project orders through the Sales Order Processing system, forwarding requirements to the Purchasing Department.
• Safeguard Marlowe’s commercial interests by maintaining clear and professional correspondence with customers regarding project delays and arising issues.
• Plan, coordinate, and manage labour and material resources to ensure successful project delivery.
• Allocate all necessary Risk Assessments, Method Statements, and engineering documentation to site teams, and verify that commissioning is completed in accordance with British Standards upon project completion.
• Provide technical guidance and support to installation teams as required throughout the project lifecycle.
• Attend site meetings and liaise with designers and customers to manage and implement design variations.
• Manage assigned engineers and subcontractors, including oversight of timesheets, holiday schedules, and overall performance.
• Monitor and report on the profitability of assigned projects, ensuring financial targets are met and reporting key metrics to the Project Manager.
• Oversee on-site health and safety compliance, conducting regular audits and ensuring adherence to all safety protocols.
• Ensure strict compliance with Marlowe’s Quality Management Systems, Processes, and Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) standards.

Who We’re Looking For:

• Over 5 years of experience in the fire and security industry, with a focus on engineering projects across single and multi-site locations.
• Highly motivated and enthusiastic professional who thrives in challenging, fast-paced environments.
• Strong communication skills paired with in-depth technical knowledge of major systems and complex projects.
• Proven technical expertise combined with excellent interpersonal skills to drive collaboration and project success.
• Track record of delivering results through effective problem-solving and a solution-focused mindset.
• Willing and flexible to travel across the UK as needed to ensure timely project completion, while strictly adhering to all Marlowe health and safety standards.
• Capable of working effectively under pressure, whether independently or as part of a collaborative team.

Our Commitment to Attracting, Rewarding & Retaining Talent:

• Competitive Salary – Earn up to £45,000 per annum, with additional opportunities to increase your earnings through overtime and paid travel time.
• Enhanced Pension Scheme – Plan confidently for the future with our Royal London Pension.
• Comprehensive Life Assurance – Enjoy peace of mind with life cover equal to 4x your annual salary.
• Generous Holiday Package – Enjoy paid holidays plus bank holidays, with an extra day added for each full year of service (up to 25 days).
• Referral Bonus Scheme – Earn up to £1,000 for each successful candidate referral – and there’s no limit to how many referrals you can make.
• Mental Health & Wellbeing Support – Access dedicated wellbeing resources, tools, and support as part of our employee wellness programme.
• Employee Recognition Programme – Be rewarded and celebrated for your contribution through our structured recognition initiatives.
• Career Growth & Development – Unlock your potential with ongoing training, professional development, and clear opportunities for progression.

We proudly operate across the nation, serving a wide range of industries in both commercial and domestic settings. Our goal is to provide fire and security solutions tailored to the specific needs of our customers. Each of our solutions is crafted to meet the unique compliance standards of the industries we serve, helping them ensure site security and protect their teams.

At Marlowe Fire & Security, we cultivate a vibrant, diverse, and inclusive environment where everyone can truly be themselves. We celebrate individuality and believe that a culture of inclusion helps us better serve our customers and innovate as a team.

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.