Fire Alarm Design Engineer

Pertemps; London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a skilled Fire Alarm Design Engineer to join their team in London. This role involves leading the design and implementation of fire alarm systems, ensuring compliance with standards and client requirements. You will develop specific designs, manage documentation, and maintain up-to-date knowledge of client procedures. With a competitive salary and benefits including travel expenses and 26 days of holiday, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Travel Expenses

26 Days Holiday

Pension

Bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in designing Fire Alarm systems and compliance with standards.
• Strong communication skills and ability to deliver detailed documentation.

Responsibilities

• Developing project-specific designs for Fire Detection and Alarms.
• Managing the approval process and ensuring compliance with standards.
• Compiling system documentation for Operations and Maintenance.

Skills

Fire Alarm System Design

Fire Detection Systems

PA/VA Systems

Aspirating Systems

Disabled Refuge Systems

Communication Skills

Job description

Job Title: Fire Alarm Design Engineer

This industry-leading manufacturer and installer of fire detection systems is seeking to recruit a Fire Alarm Design Engineer. The role is based on a large, live site in West London for 2 days a week, with remote work for the remaining days.

The successful candidate will lead the design and implementation of new fire alarm installations and modifications on site. This includes ensuring ongoing compliance with client requirements and relevant standards through continuous design verification of existing buildings.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Developing and implementing project-specific designs for Fire Detection and Alarms, PA/VA systems, Aspirating systems, and Disabled Refuge Systems.
2. Preparing comprehensive Bills of Materials (BOM) for pricing, planning, and design purposes.
3. Managing the approval process, ensuring compliance with scope documents, standards, and regulations.
4. Guiding designs from conceptual stages to the completion of all documentation at handover.
5. Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of client procedures and integrating these into all designs.
6. Following contract administration processes under the guidance of the Design Manager, including timely responses to Technical Queries (TQ) and Requests for Information (RFI).
7. Compiling and preparing all system documentation for Operations and Maintenance (O&M) from project initiation to completion.

Candidate Requirements:

• Experience in Fire Alarm system design, including Fire Detection and Alarm Systems, PA/VA Systems, Aspirating Systems, and Disabled Refuge Systems.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant BS standards and regulations.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Proven ability to deliver comprehensive BOMs and detailed design documentation.

This opportunity offers a basic salary of up to £50,000, plus travel expenses, bonus, 26 days holiday, pension, and other benefits.