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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