Fire Alarm and Gas Suppression Design Engineer

4Way Recruitment Ltd; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Hybrid working

9am to 5pm

Job summary

4Way Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Fire Alarm and Gas Suppression Design Engineer for a hybrid role in West Midlands. You will design fire alarm and gas suppression systems for commercial, industrial and special risk environments, in line with relevant codes of practice, and coordinate with clients and other trades.

The role involves reading specifications, producing 3D models, liaising with suppliers, attending client meetings (online and in person) with occasional overseas travel, and working

Qualifications

• Understanding of fire alarm and gas suppression standards, including BS 5839, BS 6266, BS 7273 and BS EN 15004.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit and Navisworks for 2D and 3D design work.
• Previous experience within the fire alarm industry.
• Understanding of the commercial implications of design decisions.
• Industry qualifications advantageous.
• Strong communication skills and a hands-on, can-do approach.

Responsibilities

• Designing fire alarm and gas suppression systems for commercial, industrial and special risk environments in line with relevant codes of practice.
• Reading and reviewing consultant specifications, project drawings and proposals.
• Producing 3D models and coordinating with clients and other trades through the design phase.
• Liaising with suppliers to stay current on market developments and products.
• Attending client meetings, both online and in person, with occasional overseas travel where required.
• Working closely with project and sales teams, including internal handover meetings once a project is awarded.

Skills

Fire alarm standards

3D design tools

Communication skills

Client coordination

Hands-on approach

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Navisworks

Job description

Fire Alarm and Gas Suppression Design Engineer, Hybrid Working

Location of works: West Midlands (hybrid working can be considered)

Industry: Fire & Security

Salary and Benefits – Fire Alarm and Gas Suppression Design Engineer

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working considered
• Standard hours, 9am to 5pm

Key Responsibilities – Fire Alarm and Gas Suppression Design Engineer

• Designing fire alarm and gas suppression systems for commercial, industrial and special risk environments in line with relevant codes of practice
• Reading and reviewing consultant specifications, project drawings and proposals
• Producing 3D models and coordinating with clients and other trades through the design phase
• Liaising with suppliers to stay current on market developments and products
• Attending client meetings, both online and in person, with occasional overseas travel where required
• Working closely with project and sales teams, including internal handover meetings once a project is awarded

Skills and experience – Fire Alarm and Gas Suppression Design Engineer:

• Understanding of fire alarm and gas suppression standards, including BS 5839, BS 6266, BS 7273 and BS EN 15004
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit and Navisworks for 2D and 3D design work
• Previous experience within the fire alarm industry
• Understanding of the commercial implications of design decisions
• Industry qualifications advantageous
• Strong communication skills and a hands-on, can-do approach

Why Join this Company?

• Market Position: A well-established fire safety specialist with decades of experience designing systems for complex, high-value projects.
• Work Culture: A collaborative design team working closely with clients, suppliers and internal project teams, with flexibility through hybrid working.

About Our Customer

4way Recruitment has partnered directly with an established fire safety specialist, operating for over four decades, to secure a permanent Fire Alarm and Gas Suppression Design Engineer for their team. Our client designs fire alarm and gas suppression systems for commercial, industrial and special risk environments, and holds a sizeable, experienced design team.