OHEAP Fire & Security
Projects & Small Works Engineer
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🚨 We're Hiring: Fire Alarm Installation & Commissioning Engineer 🚨
Are you an experienced Fire Alarm Engineer looking for your next challenge?
At OHEAP Fire & Security, we're expanding our Projects team and are looking for a skilled Projects & Small Works Fire Alarm Engineer to help us continue delivering high-quality fire and life safety solutions across the UK.
What we're looking for:
- ✅ Experience in fire alarm installation, commissioning, fault finding, and small works delivery
- ✅ Strong knowledge of BS5839 and 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
- ✅ Experience with cause & effect programming and system testing
- ✅ Excellent customer-facing and communication skills
- ✅ Gent programming knowledge is essential (Gent Basic Training minimum)
- ✅ Ability to work independently while supporting wider project delivery
What we offer:
- 🔹 Company vehicle, mobile phone, and laptop
- 🔹 Personalised training and development plan
- 🔹 Career progression opportunities within a growing business
- 🔹 Uniform and PPE provided
- 🔹 Competitive overtime opportunities
- 🔹 Secure employment with an established and expanding fire and security company
If you're passionate about quality installations, technical excellence, and being part of a team that sets high standards, we'd love to hear from you.
📩 Please get in touch directly or share this post with anyone who may be interested.
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Company Description
OHEAP Fire & Security is a third-generation, family-run business specializing in fire and security protection since 1958. The company is trusted by over 7,000 customers across the nation, reflecting its long-standing reputation for reliability and quality service. OHEAP provides comprehensive solutions that help organizations protect their people, property, and operations. Team members join a stable and growing business with strong values, a focus on customer care, and opportunities to contribute to safety-critical projects.
Role Description
The Projects & Small Works Engineer is a full-time, on-site role based in East Midlands. This role focuses on delivering small works and project installations across fire and security systems, including planning, coordinating, and executing engineering tasks to meet agreed timelines and quality standards. Day-to-day responsibilities include conducting site surveys, preparing technical specifications, installing and commissioning equipment, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and company procedures. The engineer collaborates with project managers, colleagues, and customers to provide clear updates, troubleshoot issues, and support handover and documentation. The role also involves maintaining accurate records, adhering to health and safety requirements, and contributing to continuous improvement in project delivery.
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Qualifications
- Strong Project Engineering and Electrical Engineering skills, with experience delivering installation and commissioning work in a relevant technical discipline.
- Proficiency in Project Management and Project Planning, including scheduling, resource coordination, and documentation for small works and larger projects.
- Effective Communication skills, with the ability to liaise confidently with customers, internal teams, and suppliers, both verbally and in writing.
- Relevant technical qualifications or apprenticeship in electrical engineering, fire, or security systems; industry certifications (e.g., FIA, SSAIB, NSI) are beneficial.
- Good knowledge of applicable standards and regulations in fire and security, with a strong focus on safety and compliance.
- Ability to interpret technical drawings, use diagnostic tools, and solve problems on-site with minimal supervision.
- Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to customer sites within the Greater Nottingham area and occasionally further afield.
- Previous experience in a projects or small works engineering role within fire and security or a closely related field is an advantage.
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