Design Engineer - Fire Alarm & Detection Systems

Pertemps Heathrow; West Boldon; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established building services contractor in West Boldon is seeking a Design Engineer specializing in fire alarm and detection systems. You will be responsible for producing design drawings, performing calculations, and ensuring compliance. This role offers flexible working hours and a pay rate of up to £400 per day for a temporary assignment with potential to extend.

Qualifications

• Strong background in fire alarm and detection design.
• Practical knowledge of VESDA, CAD and relevant standards.
• Confident working independently in a site-based environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and review fire alarm and detection systems.
• Complete Advanced MxPro5 loop and power calculations.
• Collaborate closely with project teams to ensure smooth project progression.

Skills

Fire alarm and detection design

Knowledge of VESDA

Proficiency in CAD

Excellent communication skills

Tools

BIM

VESDA Aspire

MxPro5

Revit

Job description

Design Engineer – Fire Alarm & Detection Systems

📍 Location: Sunderland
💷 Pay Rate: £400 per day
🕐 Contract: 1-month temporary assignment (potential to extend)

Opportunity

Pertemps are proud to be working with a well-established building services contractor who require a Fire Alarm Design Engineer to support a live project in Sunderland. This is a site-based/Hybrid position offering the chance to take full responsibility for the design and technical delivery of fire alarm and detection systems.
The successful candidate will play a key role in producing accurate design drawings, performing calculations, and ensuring compliance across all stages of the project.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and review fire alarm and detection systems
• Prepare and update “As Built” documentation and design records.
• Complete Advanced MxPro5 loop and power calculations.
• Deliver all design work using BIM, CAD, and VESDA Aspire software.
• Carry out onsite checks to ensure installation accuracy and system compliance.
• Collaborate closely with project teams to ensure smooth project progression.

What We're Looking For

• Strong background in fire alarm and detection design.
• Practical knowledge of VESDA, Revit, CAD, and relevant standards.
• Confident working independently in a site-based environment.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.

Further Details

Hours: 50 per week- flexible working times
Contract: 1 month, with the option to extend
Rate: Up to £400 per day (dependent on experience)
If you're a Fire Alarm Design Engineer looking for your next project, apply today or email (url removed) to find out more