Benjamin Davies
Henbury,UK
Summary
Experienced professional with expertise in fire alarm systems, aspirating detection, access control, and CCTV. Demonstrates strong leadership in commissioning and handover processes, coupled with a proven track record in project and package management. Skilled in ensuring health and safety compliance and managing complex data centre projects. Committed to delivering high-quality outcomes through meticulous planning and execution.
Takes on challenging new role harnessing interpersonal skills, collaboration and problem-solving. Driven to deliver high-quality service and consistent results.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Security Integration Lead (Yondr DC)
Collen Construction LTD
Slough
03.2025 - 07.2025
- Ensured security systems complied with client specifications and relevant standards.
- Integrated security with ICT, fire alarm, and BMS for system compatibility.
- Managed project timelines, subcontractors, and commissioning phases effectively.
- Acted as Subject Matter Expert for security systems integration, advising stakeholders.
- Ensured designs adhered to GDPR, CPNI, and local compliance requirements.
- Oversaw creation of O&M manuals, test plans, and handover documentation.
- Executed daily responsibilities with precision and efficiency.
- Enhanced productivity through acquisition of new skills.
Technical Fire & Security Package Manager
Dornan Engineering Ltd
09.2024 - 03.2025
- Company Overview: (Google Data Centres – EMEA)
- Lead delivery of Fire and Security packages for hyperscale data centre (>100MW).
- Oversee subcontractors, coordinate commissioning activities, and ensure QA compliance.
- (Google Data Centres – EMEA)
Fire & Security Package Manager
Mercury Engineering Ltd
Berlin
11.2022 - 09.2024
- Company Overview: Berlin, Germany
- Managed full lifecycle of installation and commissioning on Vantage Data Centre (EMEA).
- Ensured seamless coordination between local teams, engineers, and client representatives.
- Berlin, Germany
Director / Consultant
BK Security Ltd
05.2022 - 09.2022
- Company Overview: UK (Self-Employed)
- Provided consulting and technical support on fire and security systems.
- Advised on systems design, tendering, and commissioning strategy.
- UK (Self-Employed)
Projects Commissioning Engineer / Assistant Project Manager
StructureWorks Inc.
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Company Overview: EMEA
- Oversaw teams of 18 installers and 4 commissioning engineers across multiple European sites.
- Delivered C-Cure access control and Axis/IDIS CCTV solutions.
- EMEA
Project Supervisor / Commissioning Engineer
Universal Security Systems
02.2020 - 09.2021
- Company Overview: Denmark
- Delivered AXIS CCTV, CCURE access, Navtech radar on £12M data centre build.
- Denmark
Project Engineer (Fire & Security)
GBE Converge
09.2018 - 02.2020
- Company Overview: UK
- Managed Gent fire alarm and Xtralis installations across multiple sites.
- UK
Assistant Project Manager
Schneider Electric
09.2017 - 09.2018
- Company Overview: UK
- Oversaw design, planning, and installation for varied fire/security projects.
- UK
Fire Alarm Senior Commissioning Engineer
Schneider Electric
Bristol
10.2013 - 09.2017
- Company Overview: Bristol
- Delivered fire systems across BRS Airport – 4,500+ devices, 25 aspirating units.
- Bristol
Multi-Discipline Service Engineer
Swift Fire & Security
09.2010 - 11.2013
- Company Overview: UK Wide
- UK Wide
- Service Engineer Roles (2003–2010):
- Mainpoint Fire – Fire Alarm Service Engineer (2009–2010)
- Alarm Service Group – Fire & Security Engineer (2007–2009)
- ADT – Service & Commissioning Engineer (2003–2007)
- Cannon Fire & Security – Trainee Installation Engineer (1998–2003)
Education
City & Guilds 1851 - Fire & Security Systems
Brunel College
01.1998 - 01.2005
HNC Level 4 - Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Brunel College
01.2006 - 01.2007
NVQ Level 3 - 236 Electrical
City of Bristol College
BristolGCSEs - Maths (B), Science (B), English (C), Art (A), History (C)
Lockleaze Secondary School
Skills
- Fire alarm systems and aspirating detection
- Access control and CCTV
- Commissioning and handover leadership
- Project and package management
- Health and safety compliance
- Data center project management
- Calm under pressure
- Problem-solving
- Communication skills
- Public speaking
- Strategic planning
- Leadership
- Knowledge of [Software]
Custom
- ECS Card – Level 5 (Fire Detection & Alarm Commissioning)
- SSSTS (Valid – 2 years remaining)
- First Aid & Mental Health First Aider (2023)
- IPAF (Scissor & Boom Lift – Static/Mobile)
- PASMA, CCNRG
- FIA Training – Fire Detection, Commissioning, Maintenance, Risk Assessment
- Xtralis, Gent, Pelco, FX-Net, Continuum, Esgraf Graphics Training
Timeline
Security Integration Lead (Yondr DC)
Collen Construction LTD
03.2025 - 07.2025
Technical Fire & Security Package Manager
Dornan Engineering Ltd
09.2024 - 03.2025
Fire & Security Package Manager
Mercury Engineering Ltd
11.2022 - 09.2024
Director / Consultant
BK Security Ltd
05.2022 - 09.2022
Projects Commissioning Engineer / Assistant Project Manager
StructureWorks Inc.
09.2021 - 05.2022
Project Supervisor / Commissioning Engineer
Universal Security Systems
02.2020 - 09.2021
Project Engineer (Fire & Security)
GBE Converge
09.2018 - 02.2020
Assistant Project Manager
Schneider Electric
09.2017 - 09.2018
Fire Alarm Senior Commissioning Engineer
Schneider Electric
10.2013 - 09.2017
Multi-Discipline Service Engineer
Swift Fire & Security
09.2010 - 11.2013
HNC Level 4 - Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Brunel College
01.2006 - 01.2007
City & Guilds 1851 - Fire & Security Systems
Brunel College
01.1998 - 01.2005
NVQ Level 3 - 236 Electrical
City of Bristol College
GCSEs - Maths (B), Science (B), English (C), Art (A), History (C)
Lockleaze Secondary School
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