Installation Engineer

The Pointer

Installation Engineer

£36000

The Pointer, Birmingham

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 3 weeks ago, 22 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: fedb72131d254845a7d1411246fa14aa

Full Job Description

To assist the Project Team in the technical execution and co-ordination of a wide range of Systems integrated contracts with safe and timely delivery, co-ordinating and managing the day to day site activities, carrying out installation and commissioning works and managing site engineering team along with our subcontract teams during the installation and commissioning stages. To install and commission security systems and to provide customers with a service in accordance with the Company's published standards and to conform to all relevant British Standards.

Role Responsibilities and Major Activities:

  • To carry out installations within contract budget and timescales

  • Co-ordination of daily site activities including internal and external interfaces and sub-contractor resource

  • Liaise with clients and attend site meetings to ensure the ongoing relationship is upheld

  • Liaison with subcontractors on day to day activities

  • Production of accurate project reports as directed by the Project Manager

  • Accurate and timely completion of paperwork

  • Deliver excellent customer service at all times

  • Communication with Project Manager/Supervisor

    Understanding Security, access control and IP CCTV security disciplines, integrated and standalone solutions.

  • Working knowledge of CDM regulations on projects would be an advantage

  • Experience in working both independently and in a team-orientated environment

  • Experience/knowledge of networks, network architectures and client server topologies would be advantageous

  • Relevant qualification/experience in the electronic security industry

  • Experience of working in a Project orientated environment

  • Current full driving license

  • Preferred equipment knowledge:


  • IDS - Galaxy, Pyronix, Texecom


  • Access - NEDAP, Paxton, PAC


  • IP CCTV - AXIS, PELCO, BOSCH, HANWHA


  • VMS - Geutebreuk, Milestone, Cortech, Indigo Vision, An excellent and engaging communication style

  • Customer centric

  • A problem solver

  • Proactive, resilient and a team-player

  • An ambassador for the Pointer brand

  • Curious and passionate about continuous improvement

    Pointer is a values driven organisation which is celebrating its 50th year in 2022. It is a specialist electronic security and fire detection integrator employing 160 colleagues across the UK, with annual revenues of £17,000,000. We pride ourselves on delivering excellence to all our customers, many of which are blue chip. Delivery of excellence stems from our colleagues who are our greatest assets.


  • Many of our colleagues are long serving, often having started as part of our long-running apprentice scheme. Our culture is based on trust, respect, empowerment, engagement and customer focus.

    We are an IIP Gold accredited organization with aspirations to be Platinum accredited within the next 2 years.

    Scottish Apprenticeship Awards SME Employer of the Year category for 2022.

    Pointer Limited is an equal opportunities employer and we abide by the Equalities Act 2010.