Design Engineer

J3a Recruitment; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bupa private healthcare

Company pension

28 days annual leave

Corporate discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

Share purchase scheme

Employee wellbeing programme

Training and career development

Job summary

J3a Recruitment is seeking an experienced Fire Alarm Designer to join an Asset Intelligence division within a leading UK construction and infrastructure group. You will design fire alarm and detection systems for complex environments, largely from home with travel to sites across Scunthorpe, Grimsby, Boston and Lincoln, with occasional meetings in Warrington.

The role offers a four-day working week option, a competitive £45,000-£55,000 salary, and a hybrid working pattern with 28 days leave and

Qualifications

• Proven experience designing fire alarm and detection systems.
• Familiarity with BIM, PAS 1192 and 3D models.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Bluebeam and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Develop fire alarm and detection system designs from client specifications and site surveys.
• Produce detector layouts, PA/VA designs and zone drawings.
• Prepare cause-and-effect documentation, loop schematics and panel layouts.
• Produce fire strategies, calculations and supporting technical documentation.
• Ensure compliance with BS 5839, BS 6266, BS 7671 and BS 7273.
• Review subcontractor designs, specifications and pricing.
• Attend site surveys, design meetings and 3D model reviews.

Skills

Fire alarm design

PA/VA systems

URS/FDS docs

Education

ONC/HNC or degree

NVQ or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

MS Office

Job description

Fire Alarm Designer

£45,000-£55,000 | Four-day working week available | Predominantly hybrid

Location: Home-based with travel to project sites across Scunthorpe, Grimsby, Boston and Lincoln, plus occasional meetings in Warrington.

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Fire Alarm Designer to join the Asset Intelligence division of one of the UK's leading construction and infrastructure groups.

With an order book exceeding £4.1 billion, the business offers exceptional stability and the opportunity to contribute to major Critical National Infrastructure projects across defence, water, energy, transport and telecommunications.

The Opportunity

Working predominantly from home, you will design fire alarm and detection systems for complex, operational environments. The position can also be structured around a four-day working week, provided project and site requirements are met.

As the Fire Alarm Designer, you will work closely with internal engineering teams, specialist subcontractors and project stakeholders to deliver compliant, cost-effective designs from initial survey through to construction and commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop fire alarm and detection system designs from client specifications and site surveys
• Produce detector layouts, PA/VA designs and zone drawings
• Prepare cause-and-effect documentation, loop schematics and panel layouts
• Produce fire strategies, calculations and supporting technical documentation
• Ensure compliance with BS 5839, BS 6266, BS 7671 and BS 7273
• Review subcontractor designs, specifications and pricing
• Provide technical input into supplier orders and subcontract design packages
• Attend site surveys, design meetings and 3D model reviews
• Identify value-engineering opportunities without compromising compliance or performance
• Manage design changes through the appropriate change-control processes

About You

• Proven experience designing fire alarm and detection systems
• Knowledge of PA/VA, suppression, fire stopping and system integration
• Experience producing URS, FDS and other technical documentation
• Familiarity with BIM, PAS 1192 and navigating 3D models
• Knowledge of CDM Regulations and temporary works
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Bluebeam and Microsoft Office
• An ONC, HNC, degree, NVQ or equivalent relevant qualification

Package and Benefits

• Salary of £45,000-£55,000
• Opportunity to work a four-day week
• Predominantly home-based working
• 28 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Bupa private healthcare
• Company pension
• .....And more;
• Corporate discounts, Cycle to Work scheme, Share purchase scheme, Employee assistance and wellbeing programme, Paid membership of one relevant professional association, High-quality training and structured career-development opportunities

This is an excellent opportunity for a Fire Alarm Designer seeking genuine flexibility, long-term stability and exposure to some of the UK's most important infrastructure programmes.