Fall Protection Engineer

Fall Protection Engineer
London and the South | £300 per day
Ongoing Contract | Temp-to-Perm Opportunity
Monday to Friday, 07:30–17:00 | Start: 17 August 2026
The Role
We are recruiting an experienced Fall Protection Engineer to inspect, test and maintain building-mounted height-safety systems across London and the South.
You will work on fall-protection equipment such as roof-edge guardrails, fixed anchor points, fall-restraint points and associated height-safety systems. This is a mobile, autonomous role involving inspection, compliance testing, remedial works and accurate on-site reporting.
Responsibilities
* Travel independently between sites across London and the South.
* Inspect and retest fall-protection and height-safety equipment.
* Test guardrails, anchor points and fall-restraint systems.
* Complete approximately three to four site visits per day.
* Carry out required remedial works safely and professionally.
* Leave tested systems compliant and fit for purpose.
* Clearly identify and condemn equipment that fails inspection.
* Complete reports on the retest portal while on-site.
* Communicate results and site issues to the management team.
* Maintain accurate records of tools, materials and spare parts.
* Leave every site clean, tidy and free from damage.
Requirements
All certifications and training below are mandatory:
* Working at Height.
* LOLER.
* Basic Harness Training.
* IPAF.
* CSCS
* SSSTS
* Experience inspecting, testing or maintaining height-safety systems.
* Confidence working independently and at height.
* Strong fault-finding and practical problem-solving skills.
* Ability to manage travel and multiple daily appointments.
* Professional, safety-focused and customer-conscious approach.
No company vehicle is provided, so you must have suitable transport and be able to travel between sites. All agreed work-related expenses are covered.
Why Apply?
* £300 per day.
* Ongoing contract and consistent workload.
* Temp-to-perm opportunity.
* All agreed work-related expenses covered.
* Varied sites across London and the South.
* Autonomous role with support from the office and scheduling teams.
* Opportunity to develop a long-term position within height safety and fall protection.
How to Apply
Apply via CV-Library for this Fall Protection Engineer position covering London and the South. Please ensure your CV clearly lists your relevant fall-protection experience and mandatory certifications