Senior Fire Protection Systems Engineer (Public Health)

Overview

In this senior role you lead fire protection system design within Arup’s Buildings team, collaborating with multi-disciplinary designers to deliver technically sound, code-compliant solutions. You’ll drive design decisions for fire suppression, detection and smoke control on high-profile, mission-critical projects. You’ll mentor engineers, share knowledge, and help grow the team’s capabilities in science, healthcare, data centres and industrial facilities. This is a chance to influence safety outcomes across UK and international projects while advancing Arup’s engineering excellence.

Pay / Benefits

• Profit Share
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Income protection
• Flexible benefits
• Learning opportunities

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of fire protection services on complex projects, both standalone and integrated with other systems
• Interface with multi-disciplinary design teams and Architects to balance aesthetics and code-compliance
• Translate client requirements into clear project delivery plans and communicate with stakeholders
• Support the development of a high-performing team through knowledge sharing and mentoring
• Deliver fire protection on science and mission-critical environments (healthcare, data centres, industrial facilities) and advance technical capabilities
• Conduct design reviews and provide guidance to junior engineers
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of sector-specific legislation, codes, and standards (British/European, NFPA, Factory Mutual)
• Oversee safety, quality and timely delivery, managing multiple projects and priorities

Key requirements

• Degree in Engineering, Building Services, or related field with Chartered Engineer status (or near chartership)
• Proven track record delivering fire protection system design from concept to contract issue
• Experience managing multiple projects with tight deadlines
• Strong understanding of health and safety regulations (CDM) and risk assessment processes
• Experience in risk assessments (DSEAR, HAZID, HAZOP) and related risk analysis
• Understanding of BIM and proficiency with Revit or similar modelling software
• Project and team management skills including mentoring and financial oversight
• Knowledge of industry standards (British/European, NFPA, Factory Mutual)

• Strong communication and stakeholder management
• Leadership and mentoring abilities
• Collaborative team player with cross-disciplinary mindset
• Fire suppression system design
• Fire detection and smoke control systems
• Hydraulic calculations for fire protection

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