Location
Isleworth, London with travel to multiple Thames Water sites across West London and Thames Valley. Your base will be in South West London. Travel may include up to approximately 150-mile round trips. A full driving licence, access to a vehicle, and insurance for work travel are required. A car allowance is provided monthly.

Hours
Monday to Friday, 36 hours per week.

Salary
Up to £55,000 per annum, including car allowance, depending on experience and skills.

About the Role
As a Fire Alarm Engineer, you will assist the Lead Project Engineer in delivering all aspects of fire alarm installations, including minor and major works. You will be responsible for reporting progress and ensuring the quality and standards of work before handover. This role involves site visits to assess contractors' work against electrical and fire standards, compiling reports with photographic evidence, advising and scoping works with contractors, and carrying out fire alarm risk assessments to BS 5839-1 standards. You will also be involved in writing specification documents, health and safety management for your project portfolio, assessing tenders, financial and programme management, and providing technical assistance to key stakeholders. In-house training will be provided to support your progression towards a Project Engineer role, including full Health & Safety management responsibilities. This position requires strong installation knowledge, particularly electrical containment standards and Fire Standards to BS 5839 Pt 1.

Benefits
26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with length of service (plus bank holidays). Contributory pension scheme with up to 12% employer contribution (2x employee contribution). Personal medical assessments available annually. Access to a wider benefits scheme including offers and wellbeing support.

About Thames Water
Thames Water is the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, serving over 16 million customers. We are committed to building a better future for our customers, communities, people, and the planet. We offer meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements, and a diverse and inclusive workplace. Join us to make a real difference in protecting water resources for future generations.

Experience
- Experience in a commercial and/or technical role related to fire alarm systems.
- Strong installation knowledge including electrical standards and fire alarm standards BS 5839 Pt 1.
- Ability to work unsupervised and use own initiative to deliver specified outputs.

About you
- Self-motivated and able to work independently.
- Strong communication skills to liaise with contractors and stakeholders.
- Willingness to travel regularly to various sites.
- Committed to health and safety standards and quality assurance.

Qualifications
- FIA BS 5839-1 Fundamental or equivalent certification in Fire Alarm principles and standards.
- Full UK driving licence and access to own transport.
- Relevant training or work experience in fire alarm engineering.