Job Description

Key Responsibilities
Installation & Commissioning

• Install, test, commission, and hand over mechanical fire protection systems, primarily deluge systems, in line with project specifications, drawings, and relevant standards.
• Carry out functional testing, system flushing, pressure testing, and flow testing.
• Diagnose and resolve installation or commissioning issues on-site.
• Support pre-commissioning inspections and final client acceptance tests.

Critical Environment Working

• Work within live and high-risk environments such as data centres, power generation facilities, industrial plants, energy sites, or other mission-critical infrastructure.
• Follow strict permit-to-work, lockout/tagout, and site-specific safety procedures.
• Ensure minimal disruption to live systems and operations.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Comply with all company and site H&S policies, method statements, and risk assessments.
• Produce and review RAMS, commissioning plans, test records, and completion documentation.
• Ensure installations meet relevant standards, regulations, and client requirements.

Collaboration & Reporting

• Liaise with project managers, site supervisors, subcontractors, and clients.
• Provide clear progress updates and technical input to support project delivery.
• Assist with snagging, system optimisation, and post-handover support where required.

Travel & Working Away

• Drive to and between sites using a company vehicle or own vehicle (as applicable).
• Work away from home on a regular basis, including overnight stays.
• Be flexible with working hours to meet commissioning windows and outage periods.

Skills & Experience Required
Essential

• Proven experience installing and commissioning deluge and mechanical fire protection systems.
• Strong mechanical background (pipework, valves, pumps, actuated systems).
• Experience working within critical or high-risk environments.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and specifications.
• Full UK driving license.
• Strong commitment to health and safety.

Desirable

• Knowledge of relevant fire protection standards (e.g. LPC, NFPA, FM, BS, EN).
• Experience with fire pumps, control valves, and system interfaces.
• CSCS card or equivalent.
• Confined space, IPAF, PASMA, or other relevant site safety certifications.

Personal Attributes

• Self-motivated and capable of working independently on-site.
• Methodical, safety-focused, and highly organized.
• Professional communicator with a client-facing mindset.
• Flexible and willing to travel and work away as required.

Working Conditions

• Primarily site-based across multiple locations.
• Regular travel and working away from home.
• Some out-of-hours, weekend, or overnight work may be required to support commissioning activities.

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