Senior Service Engineer
- Field: Building & Maintenance
- Deadline: 2026-03-21 11:03
- Reading, Berkshire
London & South East
Salary £Competitive + Van + OT
Fire Detection
50% Site based/ 50% Remote
My client is a specialist fire protection company looking for a Senior Service Engineer based around London or the South East.
Technologies : VESDA, Gas Suppression, Emergency Voice Communication, and Fire Damper systems
The role provides strategic and technical support for fire detection and life safety systems, ensuring all works and documentation meet compliance, safety, and quality standards. The role contributes to the organisation by maintaining high standards of service delivery, supporting engineers and subcontractors, and ensuring the reliable operation of complex fire safety systems across client sites.
Responsibilities
Strategic / Technical Support
* Provide strategic customer and engineer technical support for fire detection and life safety systems. Review and interpret client requirements, ensuring alignment with BS5839-1 and other relevant standards.
* Undertake compliance reviews of works, reports, and technical documentation. Operational Delivery
* Prepare and manage service remedials, including quotations, mobilisation, and project tracking.
* Write task-specific technical RAMS (Risk Assessments and Method Statements) including isolation/reinstatement procedures.
* Conduct and document site audits, H&S inspections, and system compliance reviews.
* Carry out site surveys and produce detailed technical reports.
* Organise, manage, and inspect sub-contractors’ work to ensure quality and compliance.
* Review job reports and authorise sign-off following verification of completion and quality standards. Systems and Tools
* Utilise fire alarm configuration tools to assist with technical enquiries and RAMS development.
* Review cause & effect (C&E) matrixes to ensure correct system operation and configuration.
Technical Skills
* In-depth knowledge of Fire Detection Systems in accordance with BS5839-1 (essential) and BS6266 (preferred).
* Proficiency with large networked fire detection systems and associated configuration tools.
* Strong ability to write technical RAMS and develop isolation/reinstatement procedures.
* Understanding and interpretation of C&E matrixes.
* Experience with VESDA, Gas Suppression, Emergency Voice Communication, and Fire Damper systems.
* Electrical knowledge to BS7671 (preferred).
* Mechanical systems understanding (preferred).
For information on the role please call Giles Director – Fire at Amida on (phone number removed)
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