Fire Alarm and Gas Suppression Design Engineer

Mitie; Stourbridge; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitie in the United Kingdom is recruiting a Fire Alarm and Gas Suppression Design Engineer for Stourbridge with hybrid working options. Salary will depend on experience and is commensurate with qualifications and market norms.

This role involves designing fire alarm and gas suppression systems for commercial, industrial, and special risk environments, meeting applicable codes and client requirements. You will interact with clients, suppliers and internal teams to deliver compliant, high-quality

Qualifications

• Experience designing fire alarm and gas suppression systems.
• Familiarity with BS5839, BS6266, BS7273, BSEN15004 standards.
• Proficient in CAD/BIM tools for 2D/3D design.

Responsibilities

• Read project consultant specifications.
• Review drawings, documents, and proposals.
• Apply fire alarm and gas suppression knowledge to design systems.
• Produce 3D models and coordinate with client and other trades.

Skills

Fire alarm design

Gas suppression design

AutoCAD

Revit

Navisworks

3D modelling

Client liaison

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Navisworks

Job description

Fire Alarm and Gas Suppression Design Engineer

Location: Stourbridge, Hours of Work: 9am - 5pm (Hybrid Working can be Considered)

Salary will depend on experience.

Roles and Responsibilities

As a key player in our electrical and fire detection department, you'll be tasked to design fire alarm and gas suppression systems for Commercial, Industrial and Special Risk environments. All these must meet the correct codes of practice and fulfil the client requirements.

The duties would involve:

• Reading project specific consultant specification.
• Reading and reviewing project specific drawings, documents, and proposals.
• Applying fire alarm and gas suppression knowledge to design systems
• The production of 3D models and ongoing co-ordination with the client and other trades during the development of the contract design.
• Being in contact with suppliers to ensure you are up to date with the latest market developments and products.
• Maybe required to travel abroad for client meetings.
• Liaising with clients.
• Attending online and in person meetings.
• Dialogue with project and sales teams.
• Internal handover meetings upon project award.
• Understanding of Fire Alarm and Gas Suppression related standards BS5839, BS6266, BS7273, BSEN15004 etc
• The Use of AutoCAD, Revit and Navisworks for 2D and 3D design work
• Qualifications in Industry Standard and Products would be an advantage.
• Previous experience in the fire alarm industry
• Understanding of the commercial implications of what you are designing.
• Excellent customer service skills, with a friendly approach
• Ability to multitask and work as a team.