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British Engineers · Manchester

Security, Fire & Electrical Engineering Services in Manchester

We're a Manchester-based security installation company, designing and installing CCTV, intruder alarm, access control, fire alarm, EV charger, gate, network and electrical systems for commercial and residential premises.

Covering Manchester, Huddersfield, Bolton and Liverpool.

  • Manchester-based engineers
  • Commercial & residential
  • Site survey & written quote
  • Servicing & repairs available

About British Engineers

What British Engineers Does

British Engineers installs CCTV, intruder alarm, access control, fire alarm, EV charger, gate, network and electrical systems for businesses and homes, with servicing and repairs available for existing CCTV, alarm, access control, fire alarm and gate systems.

We work with businesses, landlords and homeowners across Manchester, Huddersfield, Bolton and Liverpool, from a single system installation to larger commercial projects covering several disciplines at once.

Why Businesses and Property Owners Choose British Engineers

  • British Engineers provides services across security, fire and electrical systems, with survey-led planning and written quotations where supported by the individual service.

  • Every installation starts with a survey of your premises, so the system specified suits the building rather than a generic package.

  • Servicing and repairs are available once your system is installed, for CCTV, alarms, access control, fire alarms and gates.

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Installation services

Security, fire, electrical and network systems for commercial and residential premises.

Our clients

Trusted by businesses

Some of the businesses we've worked with

  • Shell
  • Subway
  • Pizza Hut
  • JET
  • Princes Quay
  • BLVD Manchester
  • Impossible Manchester
  • Baby Platinum

Who we work with

For Commercial and Residential Premises

Our services

Security, Fire & Electrical Services We Provide

Each service below is covered on its own page, with more detail on what's involved.

  • CCTV bullet camera mounted on the exterior of a buildingSecurity
    CCTV Installation

    CCTV camera systems for businesses and homes.

  • Dome CCTV camera and alarm control panel mounted inside a building entranceSecurity
    Intruder Alarms

    Intruder alarm systems for commercial and residential premises.

  • Access control keypad and card reader mounted beside a doorwaySecurity
    Access Control

    Keypad, fob and card entry systems for controlling who can get into your premises.

  • Automatic security barrier and access control keypad at a building entranceSecurity
    Security & Automatic Gates

    Automatic gates, barriers and access points for commercial and residential sites.

  • Smoke detector, fire alarm panel and manual call point mounted beside a doorwayFire
    Fire Alarm Installation

    Fire detection and alarm systems designed around your building and how it's used.

  • Electrician's multimeter and tools beside an open junction boxElectrical & networks
    Commercial Electrical

    Electrical installation and works for commercial premises.

  • Wall-mounted EV charger with its charging cable coiled beneath itElectrical & networks
    EV Charger Installation

    EV charge point installation for homes and workplaces.

  • Network switches and patch cabling mounted on a wallElectrical & networks
    Network Installation

    Structured cabling, data networks and WiFi for offices and commercial buildings.

Other Engineering Services

  • Residential Electrical
  • Automatic Doors
  • Security Fencing
  • Intercom & Door Entry
  • 10+

    Years of experience

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  • 12

    Engineers on the team

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  • 1,500+

    Installations completed

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  • 4

    Areas covered

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Our process

How Our Survey, Quote & Installation Process Works

  1. Get in touch

    Call or send an enquiry telling us what you need and where your premises are.

  2. Site survey

    An engineer visits to assess your building and requirements in person.

  3. Written quote

    You receive a clear, itemised quote before any work goes ahead.

  4. Installation

    Our engineers install and test your system, working around your premises.

  5. Aftercare

    Servicing and support are available once your system is up and running.

Google reviews

What Our Customers Say

5.0from 13 reviews on Google

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  • Gunta Purina

    Google review, June 2025

    Very efficient and professional. I had a fire alarm system fitted at my property in South Manchester. The engineers arrived on time, worked cleanly, and got everything done in a day…

  • Stephen Henn

    Google review, September 2026

    Reasonable price

    Professional and knowledgeable and helpful

  • Kperegbeyi mabel Egude

    Google review, June 2026

    I recently had British Engineers install a full security system at my property and I couldn't be happier with the service from start to finish…

  • Ziyda Parveen

    Google review, August 2026

    Great price

    My CCtv had a problem full system went down power supply was damaged. Called a gentleman Francis, did an amazing job, was very knowledgeable and knew what he was doing…

  • ellie shahbazi

    Google review, September 2026

    …Mehdi was extremely professional throughout the entire process. He personally assessed our security needs, designed and planned the system…

  • Chloe Adams

    Google review, June 2025

    We recently had a CCTV system installed at our business premises in Manchester by British Engineers Installation, and I…

  • Evita Dambrauska

    Google review, June 2025

    Had British Engineers Installation set up CCTV at my home in Manchester, and I’m well impressed! The team was mega helpful, walked me through all the techy stuff, and left no mess…

  • Gargeshs Saleh

    Google review, September 2026

    Professionally done. Highly recommend. Thanks

  • Iliad Pirasteh

    Google review, September 2026

    …Mehdi and his team were friendly, knowledgeable and professional throughout. They took the time to understand our needs and made the whole process straightforward…

  • Carl Smith

    Google review, June 2026

    Always great support from Francis and really helpful.

Before you choose

Getting Quotes? Here's What to Ask

If you're comparing installers, these are worth checking before you decide.

Questions worth asking any installer

  1. Has the system been designed around a site survey, or is it a generic package?
  2. Will you receive a written, itemised quote before work starts?
  3. Can they service and repair the system after installation, not just install it?
  4. Can one contractor cover security, fire and electrical, or will you need several?

What British Engineers can help with

  • CCTV, intruder alarm, access control and fire alarm systems
  • EV charger, gate, network and electrical installation
  • Servicing and repairs for existing systems
  • Both commercial and residential premises

Contact British Engineers

Call us, or tell us what you need: a new installation, a fault, or a service you want looking at.

For a new installation we arrange a site survey and follow it with a written quote. For a fault, an engineer looks at your existing system first.

Tell us about your enquiry

The best number to reach you on.

Where the premises are, and what you want done or what has gone wrong.

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Coverage

Areas We Serve

  • ManchesterOur base

    Based in Manchester, covering the wider Greater Manchester area.

  • Covering Huddersfield and the surrounding area.

  • Bolton

    Covering Bolton and the surrounding area.

  • Liverpool

    Covering Liverpool and the surrounding area.

British Engineers Academy

Practical CCTV installation training in Manchester for people looking to start or develop a career in the industry.

Explore the Academy

Help & FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Which security and engineering services do you provide?

CCTV, intruder alarms, access control, fire alarms, gates, EV charging, network installation and commercial and residential electrical services.

Which areas do you cover?

Manchester and Greater Manchester, along with Huddersfield, Bolton and Liverpool.

Do you provide surveys and written quotes?

Yes. Every installation starts with a site survey, followed by a written, itemised quote before any work begins.

Do you work with homes and businesses?

Yes, we work with both commercial premises and residential properties across our service areas.

What warranties and support are available?

Support arrangements depend on the system and service: get in touch to discuss the options for your installation.

Get started

Request a Site Survey or Quote

Tell us what you need and we'll arrange a site survey and a written quote.