Fire & Security Installation Engineer- Southampton

Company: EMCOR UK
Apply for the Fire & Security Installation Engineer- Southampton
Location: Southampton
Job Description:

Job Purpose

To carry out Installation works on both new and existing fire detection and alarm systems

Duties

  • Installation of fire detection and alarm systems in accordance with BS5839pt1 2017 and BRE /LPS1014 installation rules.
  • To undertake all duties and responsibilities, including relevant training and medicals, as deemed necessary for working in radiological and explosive controlled areas.
  • Complete timesheets weekly.
  • Comply with policies relating to Health, Safety, Security, Environment and Technical Compliance issues that affect the customer and employees.
  • Ensure all relevant engineering practices are adhered to.
  • Maintain company issued equipment in good order.
  • Ensure good timekeeping and housekeeping.
  • Carry out all duties in accordance with the Company Safety Manual.
  • Advise manager on the progress of works as requested.
  • Develop and maintain effective Client relationship and assist in gaining future work for the Company.
  • Control and manage tools and plant on site to ensure that resources are in accordance with the job.
  • Provide weekly progress reports to Line Manager, as and when required.
  • Attend toolbox talks when required.
  • Return necessary paperwork to Administration team or Manager as required.
  • Work in a cost effective and efficient manner, ensuring that all systems worked upon are operational.
  • Wear company issued clothing at all times.
  • Attend training courses that EMCOR deem necessary.
  • Carry out any other reasonable task as requested by Management.

Skills

  • City and Guilds 236 pts 1 & 2 electrical installation or equivalent.
  • Proven ability to install containment and cabling specifically related to fire detection and alarm systems.
  • Proven experience on working in industrial environments.
  • 18th Edition Electrical qualification.
  • Proven knowledge on relevant Fire standards BS 5839 Pt 1 – 2017, BS 6266 Pt 1 – 2013, BS 7273 Standards.
  • Trained to FIA standards Units 1 (Fire Detection Design), Unit 4 (Installation and Testing).

Benefits

  • 25 days holidays + Bank holidays.
  • Holiday Buy Scheme – up to 5 days.
  • Company Pension – Auto enrol.
  • Company sick pay.
  • Industry leading Maternity & Paternity Policies Real Living Wage Employer.
  • Refer a Friend scheme.
  • Extensive Learning & Development opportunities – including opportunities for progression.
  • Discount Shopping, Gym, Days Out.
  • Bike To Work Scheme.
  • Medicash – Health cash plan – Benefits covered include dental, optical, physiotherapy and a health & wellbeing.
  • Employee Assistance Programme – Offering guidance and advice on Personal, Health, Legal and Financial queries.
  • Occupational Health – Making a positive change to Health & wellbeing at work.
  • Various Rewards & Recognition Awards.
  • x11 RoSPA Awards for Health & Safety achievements in 2022.
  • Order of Distinction Award for our Aldermaston account team (for 15 consecutive RoSPA Gold Awards).
  • Stable employer with long-term prospects on the contract.

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Posted: March 23rd, 2026