Systems Engineer
London, United Kingdom (Hybrid)
Job Info
* Job Identification 1304
* Job Category Operations Delivery
* Posting Date 03/21/2025, 03:34 PM
* Locations Unit A-B, London, E16 4TL, GB (Hybrid)
* Apply Before 04/18/2025, 02:34 PM
* Job Schedule Full time
* Driving Required Yes
* Drug and Alcohol Testing Required Yes
Job Description
When you join our Engineering Team at Telent, you'll be empowered to innovate and drive common solutions, working closely with technical experts who are proud of the impact their work makes. Come join a high-performing team doing complex and critical work. Help build and keep the nation's critical infrastructure connected and protected 24/7.
Reporting into the Engineering Manager, the Systems Engineer will provide technical support for fire extinguisher systems and fire safety assets within railway and transportation networks, ensuring compliance with BS 5306, NFPA 10, and other relevant fire safety standards.
This is a field-based role, where flexibility to travel across London is essential.
What you’ll do:
* Develop planned and corrective maintenance regimes, including procedures and documentation in alignment with BS 5306-3 (Fire Extinguisher Maintenance & Servicing).
* Investigate complex or repetitive failure modes, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions.
* Configure and update system software related to fire detection, suppression, and extinguisher monitoring
* Monitor and analyse system conditions and performance, identifying weaknesses and recommending improvements.
* Manage and produce Requests for Information (RFIs), Technical Queries (TQs), and site information requests to aid project development and delivery.
* Conduct technical site surveys and audits, ensuring compliance with engineering standards and identifying areas for improvement.
* Support and assure the effectiveness of Reactive and Planned Maintenance regimes, ensuring asset reliability, compliance, and continuous improvement in line with industry best practices.
Who you are:
You will have experience in a similar role in fire extinguisher system engineering, maintenance, and compliance auditing, alongside excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Key Requirements:
* Knowledge of fire suppression systems, extinguishing agents, and maintenance best practices.
* Understanding of fire risk assessments, regulatory requirements, and safety compliance standards.
* Ability to analyse system performance data and implement efficiency improvements.
* Experience in writing technical reports, maintenance plans, and performance assessments.
* Competency in delivering training and technical guidance for engineering teams.
What we offer:
A career at Telent can span many sectors, roles, technologies and clients giving you the opportunity to develop, learn new skills and make an impact. We are growing and we rely on our committed Team to deliver.
We nurture the talent that makes this happen, by our on-going commitment to creating an inclusive culture that respects and values difference, that celebrates diverse ideas. We want everyone to feel they can be themselves and to thrive at work.
The additional benefits with this role:
* Car Allowance
* 34 days holiday, including public holidays, plus the option to buy or sell days annually OR 26 days holiday, plus public holidays, and the option to buy or sell days annually
* Company pension scheme
* A range of family friendly policies
* Occupational health support and wellbeing Portal
* Discounts on Cinema, Restaurants and Shopping with Telent Reward scheme.
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