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About the Role

This role is responsible for ensuring fire asset upgrade projects are designed, installed, commissioned, and maintained to relevant TFL and British Standards, and delivered safely and timely. The job holder must be committed to LUL’s General Safety Policy and aware of their contribution to the safety program, including monitoring safety performance and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team tasked with design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of fire detection & alarm systems across TFL infrastructure.
• Ensure all installations comply with TFL standards, BS 5839 pt1, BS 7671, and other relevant regulations.
• Work collaboratively with project managers, site supervisors, and TFL stakeholders.
• Follow site-specific safety procedures and Permit to Work systems.
• Complete installation documentation including test sheets and commissioning records.
• Participate in site inductions, toolbox talks, and safety briefings.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and materials in good working order.
• Support commissioning and handover activities as required.

Requirements

• Successfully completed a registered apprenticeship including all knowledge and performance assessments, of the Level 3 NVQ in Electro technical Services (Electrical Installation Buildings & Structures).
• Level 3 NVQ diploma in Installing Electro technical systems and equipment (buildings, structures and the environment) or Level 3 Electro technical Qualification (Installation) Apprenticeship Standard (C&G 236 Parts 1& 2 or approved equivalent), plus the industry assessment of occupational competence (the AM2) OR have completed the JIB Mature Candidate Assessment including the AM2.
• Both the Level 3 Award in the Initial Verification and Certification of Electrical Installations and the Level 3 Award in the Periodic, Inspection, Testing and Certification of Electrical Installations (C&G 2391 or equivalent).
• BS 7671 18th Edition Regulations (or equivalent) and Full UK driving license.
• NEBOSH General Certificate (LVL3) or minimum LVL2 safety qualification.
• IET Effective Management Training.
• Manufacturer Product Training (AEL, Kentec).
• Fire systems related TFL CAT 1 standards & guidance.
• Experience in design, installation, commissioning & fault finding on fire detection & alarm systems (AEL MX, Kentec, Zonal CIE).
• Thorough knowledge of BS5839pt1.
• EAL recognised L3 qualifications covering all aspects of BS 5839-1:2025.
• Extensive experience in electrical installation, preferably including fire detection & alarm systems.
• Proven industry experience and demonstrated competency of electrical systems installations (preferably including fire systems), within the LU environment.
• Proven track record of managing small installation tasks in a SPC role.
• Proven industry experience and demonstrated competency working as an Electrician after the satisfactory completion of training and immediately prior to the application for this grade.
• Must have demonstrated competence in Inspection and Testing.
• Candidates must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK.
• This is a safety critical role so you will need to get clearance from our Occupational Health team before you start.

Skills

• Understanding of installation and commissioning in an engineering discipline (preferably fire systems related).
• Delivers quality and customer satisfaction.
• Team working and good leadership skills.
• Takes responsibility, accountability and ownership.
• Embraces change and drives innovation.
• Capable of self-development.
• Ability to work under minimum supervision and self-motivated.
• Good Communication skills.

Location

• At a Depot within the TfL Network

Work Type

• Full time
• Permanent
• Nights
• Sunday - Thursday

Experience Level

• Senior

Education Level

• Level 3 NVQ in Electro technical Services
• Level 3 NVQ diploma in Installing Electro technical systems and equipment
• Level 3 Electro technical Qualification (Installation) Apprenticeship Standard
• C&G 236 Parts 1& 2
• JIB Mature Candidate Assessment
• Level 3 Award in the Initial Verification and Certification of Electrical Installations
• Level 3 Award in the Periodic, Inspection, Testing and Certification of Electrical Installations
• C&G 2391
• BS 7671 18th Edition Regulations
• NEBOSH General Certificate (LVL3)
• minimum LVL2 safety qualification
• IET Effective Management Training
• Manufacturer Product Training (AEL, Kentec)
• TFL CAT 1 standards & guidance

Salary/Compensations

• £83,602

Benefits

• Final salary pension scheme
• Free travel for you on the TfL network
• Reimbursement of 75% of the cost of a standard class Ticket for National Rail travel from home
• 29 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays
• Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme
• Retail, health, leisure and travel offers
• Discounted Eurostar travel

About the Company

• Transport for London has a rich heritage, a commercial outlook, an iconic brand, and a unique public service.
• It is a great place to develop your career.

Equal Opportunity

• We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and aim to reflect the diverse communities we serve.
• We believe that a diverse workforce enables us to deliver better services and outcomes.
• Our goal is to make our recruitment as inclusive as possible.
• As a Disability Confident Leader, we actively encourage applications from disabled people.
• As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we aim to offer an assessment or interview to candidates who apply via the scheme where the minimum essential criteria for skills, knowledge and experience has been met.
• In some circumstances, it may not be practical to offer an interview or assessment to every candidate who applies through the scheme and meet the minimum essential criteria; in these situations, we select candidates who best meet the minimum criteria for the job rather than interviewing all who meet them.
• Across all recruitment activity, we recognise that selection methods may vary depending on the nature and scale of the campaign and will be applied fairly, consistently and proportionately in line with our Disability Confident commitments.