Fire Alarm Design Engineer — Life-Safety Systems Expert

Protec Fire and Security Group; Cannock; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Protec Fire and Security Group is seeking an experienced Fire Alarm Design Engineer to join our growing design team. You will design fire detection and alarm systems, evacuation alert systems, and life-safety interfaces for commercial, industrial, healthcare and residential projects in the UK.

The role requires thorough knowledge of BS 5839-1:2026, BS 8629 and BS 5839-9:2021, plus the ability to produce compliant designs, costings and technical documentation for tender submissions.

Qualifications

• Experience in the fire alarm industry.
• Proven experience designing fire detection and alarm systems for commercial and residential applications.
• Experience preparing quotations, tenders and project cost estimates.

Responsibilities

• Design fire detection and alarm systems in accordance with BS standards and project specs.
• Produce detailed design drawings, schematics, calculations, and technical documentation.
• Develop cause and effect strategies and system interface requirements.
• Coordinate evacuation alert systems in line with BS 8629.
• Coordinate Emergency Voice Communication (EVC) systems.
• Prepare project costings and quotations using tendering workbooks.
• Analyse project requirements and develop cost breakdowns for diverse projects.
• Identify value-engineered solutions while maintaining compliance and performance.
• Prepare technical proposals and tender submissions to support bids.
• Liaise with sales to develop compliant tender solutions.
• Review fire strategies and project requirements for compliant designs.
• Participate in design reviews and multi-disciplinary meetings.
• Provide technical support throughout project delivery.
• Ensure all designs and submissions comply with standards and client requirements.

Skills

Mathematical ability

Verbal and written communication

Attention to detail

Commercial awareness

Multi-project management

Education

HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Protec Fire and Security Group is seeking an experienced Fire Alarm Design Engineer to join our growing design team. You will design fire detection and alarm systems, evacuation alert systems, and life-safety interfaces for commercial, industrial, healthcare and residential projects in the UK.

The role requires thorough knowledge of BS 5839-1:2026, BS 8629 and BS 5839-9:2021, plus the ability to produce compliant designs, costings and technical documentation for tender submissions.