Engineering Manager – Fire Systems

2 weeks ago


Kent England, United Kingdom Cento Full time £70,000 - £85,000 per year

Job Title: Engineering Manager – Fire Systems

Location:
Kent

Employment Type:
Full-Time, Permanent

Overview:

We're looking for a technically strong
Engineering Manager
to lead a team of around 50 fire engineers across projects, service, and maintenance. You'll be the
go-to escalation point
, ensuring technical excellence, smooth delivery, and high standards across all operations.

If you're a hands-on leader with a background in
fire detection systems
and a passion for developing people, this role offers the chance to shape the future of our engineering team.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead, support, and develop engineers across installation, commissioning, service, and maintenance.
  • Act as the senior technical escalation point for complex issues.
  • Oversee performance, safety, and compliance with
    BS 5839
    and industry standards.
  • Drive training, mentoring, and apprenticeship development.
  • Plan resources effectively to meet project and service targets.
  • Champion technical excellence, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

About You:

  • Experienced leader with a
    fire systems engineering
    background.
  • Strong knowledge of leading fire alarm systems (Gent, Hochiki, Advanced, Kentec, etc.).
  • Confident fault-finder and problem-solver.
  • Proven experience managing large engineering teams.
  • FIA-trained or equivalent qualifications preferred.
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills.

What's on Offer:

  • £70,000 + car or allowance
  • Pension & healthcare
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Ongoing training and professional development


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