About this job

Installation Engineer – CCTV, Fire Safety, Access Control

Location: London (Field-Based)
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 + Benefits
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Travel: Regular travel across London with occasional overnight stays

Applause IT are recruiting for a Installation Engineer to join a leading global provider of digital identity and workforce management solutions. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on Field Engineer with an electrical or electronic background to join a growing operations team delivering installation, maintenance and technical support across customer sites in London.

This role would suit a Installation Engineer with experience in fire alarms, data networks, Sky installations or similar electrical/electronic installation environments.

The Role – Installation Engineer

As a Installation Engineer, you will be responsible for:

Installation, commissioning and testing of hardware and digital workforce solutions at customer sites
Routine and reactive maintenance
Fault finding, diagnosis and resolution of technical issues
Providing on-site technical expertise to customers and key stakeholders
Ensuring installations meet compliance and quality standards
Delivering a consistently high level of customer satisfaction
Supporting ongoing service and maintenance contracts

The Field Engineer role involves regular travel across London and occasional overnight stays where required.

Required Skills & Experience

To be successful in this Installation Engineer role, you will have:

Previous experience in a site-based or field-based engineering role
Electrical or electronic installation background
Experience installing or maintaining systems such as:

Fire alarm systems
Data networks
Satellite/Sky installations
Access control or similar electronic devices

Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
Excellent customer-facing communication skills

Essential Requirements

Full clean UK driving licence
DBS check (required)
CSCS and/or SSSTS accreditation

Why Apply?

Join a growing, technology-led organisation operating in high-demand sectors
Work on varied installation projects across London
Stable, permanent position with long-term progression potential
Competitive salary of £45,000
Opportunity to develop technical expertise within digital identity and workforce solutions

If you are an experienced Installation Engineer looking for your next opportunity in London, click apply now to be considered.