Fire and Security Engineer

  • Alecto Recruitment
  • Southampton, Hampshire
  • Jun 12, 2026
Full time Telecommunications

Job Description

Fire & Security Engineer - Southampton
Salary: 38,000 - 45,000 (DOE) Service & Installation

An established and reputable fire and security company is seeking an experienced Fire & Security Engineer to join their team covering Southampton and surrounding areas. The business delivers a wide range of projects across commercial and residential environments and is known for maintaining high technical standards while providing a supportive working environment for its engineers.

This position involves both service and installation work across a variety of fire and security systems. The successful candidate will be responsible for installing new systems, carrying out planned maintenance, diagnosing faults, and ensuring all systems operate in accordance with current industry standards and client specifications.

Key Responsibilities

Installation of fire alarm, CCTV, intruder alarm, and access control systems across a range of sites
Servicing, maintaining, and fault finding on existing fire and security systems
Ensuring all work is completed in line with industry regulations and company procedures
Completing job documentation and maintaining high standards of workmanship
Working independently or as part of a wider engineering team to deliver projects effectively

Candidate Requirements

Proven experience working with fire and security systems in a service and/or installation capacity
Good technical knowledge of fire alarms, CCTV, access control, and intruder alarm systems
Strong fault finding ability and attention to detail
Professional approach with good communication skills
Ability to manage workload and work independently when required

What's on Offer

Basic salary between 38,000 - 45,000 depending on experience
A varied role covering both installation and service work
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Stable and well-established company with a strong pipeline of projects
Supportive management and a professional working environment

This opportunity would suit an experienced Fire & Security Engineer seeking a long-term role within a well-organised company delivering a consistent range of projects across the Southampton area.

Relevant backgrounds may include:
Fire & Security Engineer, Fire Alarm Engineer, Security Engineer, Fire Alarm Service Engineer, Fire Alarm Technician, Intruder Alarm Engineer, CCTV Engineer, Access Control Engineer, Service Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Electrician, or Maintenance Electrician.

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