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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in fire alarm compliance, certification, and technical support, ensuring adherence to British Standards and effective management of inspection and maintenance documentation. Capable of leading engineers and managing compliance across multiple contracts while driving improvements in service quality.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Fire Alarm ComplianceBS 5839-1 KnowledgeTechnical GuidanceQuality AssuranceInspection Documentation Review
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Hard Skills
Fire Alarm SystemsTechnical Drawing InterpretationCompliance Documentation ManagementInspection and Maintenance ReviewNon-Conformance ReportingTechnical Audit ConductingRemedial Action AssessmentFire Safety Legislation KnowledgeQuality Management Framework ExperienceFire Alarm Certification Approval
Soft Skills
Attention to DetailOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem-SolvingMethodical Approach
Tools & Technologies
Compliance Management SoftwareInspection Reporting ToolsFire Alarm Testing EquipmentDocumentation Management Systems
Certifications & Qualifications
FIA QualificationsFire Alarm Inspection CertificationBAFE Certification
Industry Keywords
Fire Alarm IndustryActive Fire ProtectionSocial HousingCommercial PropertiesMulti-Site Maintenance ContractsEmergency LightingVoice Alarm SystemsAutomatic Opening VentsFire Suppression SystemsBritish Standards Compliance
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Oversee fire alarm compliance and certification across reactive and planned preventative maintenance contracts
- Review completed works, service reports, inspection records and associated certification for accuracy and compliance
- Verify and approve fire alarm certification when technical and procedural requirements are satisfied
- Monitor engineers' work quality and identify improvement, investigation or remedial action requirements
- Provide technical support, guidance and direction to fire alarm engineers
- Ensure works comply with relevant British Standards, particularly BS 5839, applicable legislation and manufacturer requirements
- Identify, investigate and report non-conformances, ensuring corrective actions are implemented and documented
- Liaise with engineers, contract managers, clients and internal teams to resolve technical queries and compliance issues
- Support management of reactive and PPM workloads and timely completion and submission of compliance documentation
- Maintain accurate records of inspections, certification, remedial works and compliance activities
- Conduct quality checks and audits of completed works and documentation
- Support development and implementation of internal compliance procedures, technical standards and quality assurance processes
- Keep current with fire safety legislation, British Standards and industry best practice
- Support engineers, contract managers and clients with technical and compliance-related issues
- Drive improvements in compliance, service quality and prompt issue resolution across fire and life safety operations
Requirements
What you’ll need- Proven experience within the fire alarm and active fire protection industry
- Previous experience in a supervisory, technical compliance, quality assurance or certification role
- Strong working knowledge of BS 5839-1 and relevant fire alarm standards
- Experience reviewing fire alarm inspection, servicing, commissioning and maintenance documentation
- Sound understanding of fire detection and alarm systems, including conventional and addressable systems
- Ability to assess completed works, identify defects and ensure appropriate remedial actions are taken
- Experience overseeing engineers' work and maintaining high standards of technical compliance
- Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, inspection reports and certification
- Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to compliance and documentation
- Excellent communication skills, with confidence to provide technical guidance and challenge non-compliant work
- Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities across multiple contracts
- Good IT skills and experience maintaining accurate compliance records
- FIA qualifications or equivalent recognised fire alarm industry qualifications would be advantageous
- Relevant qualifications or training in fire alarm inspection, testing, commissioning or design would be advantageous
- Experience working within a BS 5839-1, BAFE or equivalent quality management framework would be advantageous
- Experience conducting technical audits, compliance checks or certification reviews would be advantageous
- Knowledge of relevant fire safety legislation and industry guidance would be advantageous
- Experience working within social housing, commercial properties or other multi-site maintenance contracts would be advantageous
- Exposure to emergency lighting, voice alarm, automatic opening vents (AOVs) and fire suppression systems would be advantageous
- Previous experience supporting engineers, contract managers and clients with technical and compliance-related issues would be advantageous
Benefits
Comp & perks- Permanent employment
- Office-based work arrangement