Fire & Security Project Commissioning Engineer

Fire & Security Project Commissioning Engineer - Scotland and UK Wide based

Why Marlowe Fire & Security?

As one of the fastest-growing companies in the industry, we pride ourselves on our ability to deliver excellence—from the initial design to long-term maintenance. Our employees are our greatest asset, and we empower them with the tools they need to succeed. With Marlowe Fire & Security, you will enjoy a vibrant company culture, career progression opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package including a competitive salary, vehicle allowance, and more!

Basic Salary – up to £38,000 per annum

Overtime, Travel Time circa £ 10,000 per annum

Pension, Life Assurance & much more. – Please see our generous remuneration packages below

Marlowe Fire & Security’s Project Commissioning Engineer’s

Technically engineer, install commission small and large projects across the Marlowe portfolio whilst controlling and planning the projects and commissioning works. Maintain close collaboration with key clients to ensure project milestones and deadlines are achieved, while upholding company standards for profitability, health and safety, and quality assurance.

• Commission fire detection and alarm systems in full compliance with relevant industry standards and regulations.
• Conduct comprehensive site surveys, installation quality checks, and performance testing to ensure system integrity and functionality.
• Provide expert technical support and guidance to field engineers and project teams throughout all phases of delivery.
• Ensure full compliance with health and safety legislation and site-specific requirements across all project activities.
• Maintain detailed and accurate documentation of commissioning processes, producing clear reports for internal and client use.
• Support the delivery of end-user and operational staff training on installed systems, ensuring effective handover and understanding.
• Plan, coordinate, and manage labour and materials to meet project deadlines, budgets, and quality expectations.
• Offer technical input and oversight on projects, ensuring adherence to specifications and client requirements.
• Attend site and client meetings as necessary to support project progress, coordination, and issue resolution.
• Provide line management and oversight of assigned engineers and subcontractors, including timesheet and leave management.
• Monitor and manage project profitability, regularly reporting progress and financial performance to the Project Manager.
• Oversee health and safety compliance across all sites, conducting regular audits and ensuring risk control measures are in place.
• Perform hands-on installation and commissioning tasks for systems and minor works as needed.
• Uphold Marlowe’s standards for quality, health, safety, and environmental (HSE) compliance across all areas of responsibility.

Who We’re Looking For

Marlowe Fire & Security consider our people our greatest asset. All we ask is that every Team Member take pride in what they do and demonstrate commitment to delivering the highest level of service to both external and internal customers. Therefore, in addition to having all the usual attributes of a great Marlowe Fire & Security employee, such as; a positive attitude, excellent communication skills, well presented and professional at all times, ability to work alone and as part of a team….. For this specific opportunity, we are looking for candidates who offer:

• A minimum of 3 years’ proven experience in the commissioning of security systems.
• In-depth technical knowledge of leading industry systems including Galaxy, Gent, Notifier, and Kentec.
• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical or Electronic Engineering (or equivalent qualification) is preferred.
• Experience in delivering engineering projects across both single and multi-site locations.
• Strong technical expertise, complemented by effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Solid understanding of major systems and large-scale project environments, with a focus on quality and compliance.

Our Fire Systems

Fire: Gent, Notifier, Kentec, Ziton, Advanced, Morley, C-Tec, Protec

Our Commitment to Attracting, Rewarding & Retaining Talent

At Marlowe Fire & Security, we understand the pivotal role that fair compensation plays in the success of our team. That’s why we’re dedicated to providing exceptional remuneration packages that not only address the challenges of today’s economic landscape, but also include comprehensive benefits and incentives designed to enhance the well-being and prospects of our employees, making their everyday lives more enjoyable and secure.

• Competitive Basic Salary – Earn up to £38,000 per annum, with real potential to increase your take-home pay

• Generous Overtime & Travel Time – Boost your earnings by around £10,000 annually
• Generous Pension Scheme – With Royal London, helping you plan for a secure future
• Life Assurance – Peace of mind with coverage at 4x your annual salary
• Paid Annual Leave – Including bank holidays, with extra days for long service (up to 25 days)
• Referral Bonus Scheme – Earn up to £1,000 per successful referral, with no limit on how many you can make
• Well-being Support – Access to mental health and well-being resources whenever you need them
• Recognition & Rewards – Be part of a culture that values and celebrates your contributions
• Career Growth – Ongoing training, development, and genuine opportunities for career progression

A Little More About Marlowe Fire & Security

We operate nationally, across all industries in both commercial and domestic sectors, delivering a fire and security solution that responds to our customers particular needs. Our solutions are developed according to the industries we serve, addressing their unique compliance requirements, supporting them in maintaining their sites security and protecting their people. We have the luxury and benefit of being part of a wider group of businesses within the Fire Protection, Security & Building Management Systems industry, allowing us to share best-practice, learning & development academies, Human Resource specialists and knowledge for constant improvement across the critical service industry.

Big enough to provide but small enough to care.

Our Business Include:

• Marlowe Fire & Security marlowefireandsecurity.com
• Alarm Communications acl.uk.com
• Clymac clymac.co.uk
• FAFS Fire & Security fafsfireandsecurity.com
• Marlowe Kitchen Fire Suppression marlowefireandsecurity.com
• Morgan Fire Protection morganfire.co.uk
• Victory Fire morganfire.co.uk
• Marlowe Smoke Control marlowe-aov.co.uk
• Hadrian Technology marlowefireandsecurity.com

Equal Opportunities

We strive to create a diverse, inclusive environment to encourage all our employees to be themselves. We celebrate what makes us unique and believe that adopting a culture of inclusion helps us to best serve our customers. We are committed to supporting equal opportunities, please inform us if you require any reasonable adjustments to enable you to participate in the recruitment process.

Right to Work

Regrettably, we are unable to offer Right to Work Sponsorship.

If you do not currently have the Right to Work in the UK or will need additional support to extend your current Right to Work status, your application cannot be considered.