Fire & Security Design Engineer

Overview

As a Fire Detection Design Engineer, you will design compliant fire detection and life-safety systems for diverse customer projects. You’ll collaborate with sales, operations and project delivery to produce high-quality designs and technical documentation. The role involves site surveys and design reviews, with occasional travel to customer sites. You’ll work in a supportive, safety-driven culture that values cross-functional collaboration and timely delivery, helping to scale safe, reliable life-safety solutions.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension
• Life insurance
• Training and career development opportunities
• Cycle to Work scheme

Responsibilities

• Design fire detection and life-safety systems in accordance with BS5839-1 and relevant standards
• Produce system layouts, schematics, calculations and technical documentation
• Review customer specifications, drawings and tender requirements
• Support preparation of technical submissions and project quotations
• Conduct site surveys and gather design information as needed
• Liaise with customers, consultants, project managers and installation teams
• Ensure designs are technically compliant, commercially viable and aligned with project requirements
• Use AutoCAD and related design software to create accurate design packages
• Participate in design reviews and provide technical support during project delivery
• Maintain accurate project records and documentation

Key requirements

• Experience designing fire detection systems in the fire and security industry
• Good knowledge of BS5839-1 and related fire detection regulations and standards
• Ability to interpret technical specifications, drawings and customer requirements
• Experience producing design documentation and technical calculations
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel and Word)
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively
• Continuous UK residency for the past 5 years (vetting requirement)

• Strong communication
• Stakeholder management
• Time management
• AutoCAD proficiency
• Knowledge of BS5839-1 and relevant standards
• Technical calculations and design documentation

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