Job Title: Subcontract Fire Alarm Installation Engineer (Protec Systems)
Rate: £280 - £320
Location: Sites across the M25 corridor – including Hammersmith, High Wycombe, Braintree, etc.
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Subcontract – Rolling 3-Month Contract
Working Pattern: 3 Days per Week (Option to Increase to 5 Days Based on Workload)

OVERVIEW

We are currently looking for a skilled Fire Alarm Installation Engineer to support ongoing Whitbread hotel projects (Premier Inn sites) across the M25 region. This is a 3-month rolling subcontract opportunity, with work scheduled on a flexible as-and-when-required basis. The ideal candidate will have experience working with Protec and Advanced fire alarm systems, with a preference for engineers who are proactive, reliable, and used to working on hotel/commercial sites.
This role is ideal for a dependable subcontractor looking for consistent, well-scoped installation work—starting with smaller tasks and with scope to expand based on performance and project pipeline.

REQUIREMENTS

• Proven experience installing and commissioning Protec and Advanced fire alarm systems
• Experience working on hotel or similar commercial sites
• Ability to work off scope and communicate with main contractors/client teams
• Full tool kit and driving license
• CSCS/ECS card
• Preferably able to quote for works on a fixed/day rate basis

• Installation and commissioning of fire alarm systems (mainly Protec, Advanced, and Hyfire)
• Support follow-on works from initial installs (typically ranging 1–7 days)
• Carry out small-scale installation works and rectification tasks
• Complete all associated site paperwork and reports to a high standard
• Collaborate with Whitbread’s internal teams and site contacts
• Work independently and represent the company professionally on-site