Life Safety Systems Commissioning Engineer

Note for Recruitment Agencies: We prefer to hire directly and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible for release. We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable – please direct all queries to the relevant Resourcing Partner.

Role Title: Life Safety Systems - Commissioning Engineer

Business Unit: Asset Intelligence

Location: Warrington or London

Role Purpose

As a Life Safety Systems Commissioning Engineer, you will be responsible for the testing, commissioning and verification of fire and security systems, ensuring works are completed safely, compliantly and in line with client and company standards. You will support the successful delivery and handover of Life Safety System projects, working collaboratively with clients, suppliers and internal teams.

What You Will Be Doing

• Carrying out testing and commissioning of fire and security systems, including:
  • Fire alarm panels and associated devices
  • Disabled refuge systems
  • Gas suppression systems
  • Aspirating Smoke Detection (ASD) systems
  • GUI systems (e.g. Winmag, DRAX, Genesys)
• Identifying and reporting snagging and defects, supporting resolution where required
• Undertaking site surveys to support future works and planning
• Checking the correct completion of project documentation, including:
  • O&M manuals
  • Inspection & Test Plans
  • Cause & Effect testing
  • Inspection & Test Reports
  • Installation and Commissioning documentation
• Assisting in the successful handover of complete Life Safety System projects
• Ensuring standardised commissioning procedures are followed
• Producing commissioning documentation, including:
  • Commissioning Plans
  • FAT / SAT documentation
  • Completion reports
• Reviewing drawings and diagrams and providing strategies to commission equipment in line with client specifications
• Attending meetings with client engineering and operational teams
• Liaising with suppliers and subcontractors throughout the on‑site installation and commissioning process
• Delivering client training, covering both operational and technical competencies
• Applying industry best practice for fault finding and problem‑solving
• Contributing to and promoting a safe working environment at all times

About You

We are looking for someone who demonstrates strong technical capability, a collaborative approach, and a commitment to safety and quality.

You will have:

• Knowledge of BS 5839 requirements
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• A proactive approach to technical problem‑solving
• Awareness of individual Health & Safety responsibilities, working in line with company policies and procedures
• The ability to demonstrate alignment with Galliford Try values:
  • Excellence
  • Passion
  • Integrity
  • Collaboration

Desirable

• Level 3 FIA qualification or equivalent training
• Relevant ONC, City & Guilds or NVQ qualification
• Industry experience working with Life Safety Systems
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages
• SMSTS (preferred)
• Relevant CSCS card(s)
• Honeywell Gent training to Advanced Level

What We Can Offer in Return

With an impressive order book of over £4.1 billion we are one of the industry’s leading principal contractors, affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UK’s most exciting projects offering you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long held career goals. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional levels of commitment. With an ambitious strategy, we’re poised for further growth and success, so if you’re committed, talented and enthusiastic, Galliford Try is the right place for you.

We are committed to maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of all our people, through our ‘Be Well’ programme which offers discounts on certain products, advice and support for a range of issues.

We invest in high-quality training for employees of all levels, from our leadership development framework to our apprenticeship programmes. Through our Career Paths initiative, individuals receive tailored training and support to fulfil their potential.

Our Agile Working programme empowers you with flexibility in when, where and how you work. Where appropriate, site and office-based employees can take advantage of a wide variety of working practices, offering different amounts of structure, regularity and flexibility to suit your needs as well as those of your wider team.

Our Benefits

We put our people first and our benefits package reflects that by offering a comprehensive range of attractive options to help support your career on top of a competitive salary.

• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays
• A wide range of corporate discounts
• Cycle to Work schemes
• Comprehensive pension plan
• Competitive family leave policy
• Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme
• Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees, and our employee assistance programme also provides free 24/7 support to those who need it
• Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role

About Us

Galliford Try is one of the UK’s leading construction groups with a vision to continuously be a people‑orientated, progressive business, driven by our values to deliver lasting change for our stakeholders and the communities we work in.

Our purpose is to improve people’s lives through building the facilities and infrastructure that communities need, providing opportunities for our people to learn, grow and progress, working with our supply chain to promote the very best working practice and caring for the environment in which we work.

We do this by holding true to our values, delivering excellence for our clients and the community, being passionate about our role in providing vital services, putting integrity at the heart of our business by doing the right thing, and collaborating with our clients, supply chain and stakeholders to deliver lasting change and long‑term value.

Galliford Try is a leading UK Construction group. The business is split into four distinct divisions – Infrastructure, Building, Environment and Specialist Services, covering a range of specialist work in water, highways, telecoms, security, commercial, custodial, education, health, interiors, and leisure, across both public and private sectors. Listed on the London Stock Exchange and a member of the FTSE 250, our vision is to be leaders in the construction of a sustainable future.

Additional Information

Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work full‑time, reduced hours or flexibly and this will be discussed in more detail as part of the recruitment process.

We encourage, and would be grateful if, you could confirm any requirements we can reasonably fulfil to make this application a positive experience for you.

At Galliford Try, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement of the role, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

As a Disability Confident employer, we have committed to offer interview adjustments to any candidate with a long‑term health condition or disability that meets the essential criteria for the advertised position. Please contact the Resourcing Partner listed within the job advert if you believe this applies to you. We will also discuss any adjustments required for your interview.

Contact

For more information on this role or to enquire about other positions available within our business please contact: Skyemarie Bree – skyemarie.bree@gallifordtry.co.uk

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