Fire Alarm Designer - Ref: V355

Total Integrated Solutions; Leeds; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme

Life and Accident Insurance

Medical Cash Plan

Cycle to Work

Holiday entitlement

Job summary

Total Integrated Solutions Ltd in Leeds is seeking an experienced Fire Alarm Designer to join our team. You will design and deliver compliant fire alarm systems across a range of sectors, working with clients and internal teams to meet project requirements.

You will prepare designs and quotations, ensure regulatory compliance, conduct site surveys and support sales and projects teams throughout the lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in Electrical and Electronic Engineering or related subject.
• FIA fire alarm qualification recognised by an industry body.
• Experience designing addressable fire alarm systems from major manufacturers.
• Knowledge of fire alarm regulations, standards and codes of practice.
• Experience designing systems for large commercial/industrial environments with high integration.
• Familiarity with BS 5839-1 design categories, detectors, audibility and cabling.
• Full driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Prepare designs and quotations for fire alarm systems.
• Ensure designs comply with regulations and standards.
• Work to quotas, deadlines and budgets.
• Communicate with customers and staff to build relationships.
• Complete training to improve knowledge and performance.
• Carry out site surveys for proposals and quotations.
• Liaise with consultants, architects, main contractors and authorities.
• Review tender documents and drawings.
• Value-engineer fire alarm systems while maintaining compliance.
• Provide technical support to sales, projects and field engineering teams.
• Maintain and revise design documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Participate in design reviews and QA processes.
• Attend internal and external design meetings.
• Be willing to train in design and quotation preparation for security systems.
• Liaise with the Key Account Manager and end clients.

Skills

Fire alarm design

BS 5839-1 knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Drawings interpretation

Problem solving

Communication skills

Team player

IT skills

Education

Level 3 Electrical & Electronic Eng qualification

FIA fire alarm qualification

Job description

Due to continued growth within our Fire and Security division, we are seeking an experienced Fire Alarm Designer to join our team based in Leeds. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the design and delivery of fire alarm systems across a diverse range of projects and sectors.

Working closely with internal teams, clients and stakeholders, the Fire Alarm Designer will be responsible for producing compliant, high-quality fire alarm designs that meet customer requirements and industry standards. The role will support the successful delivery of projects, contribute to business growth and help maintain our reputation for providing exceptional fire safety solutions.

The role involves:

• Prepare designs and quotations for fire alarm systems
• Ensure designs fully comply with all applicable regulations and standards
• Work to defined quotas, deadlines and budgets
• Communicate and build successful working relationships with customers and other employees
• Complete training courses to increase knowledge and improve performance
• Carry out site surveys for the purpose of creating proposals and quotations
• Liaise with consultants, architects, main contractors and approving authorities
• Review tender documentation, specifications and drawings
• Value-engineer fire alarm systems whilst maintaining compliance with relevant standards
• Provide technical support to sales, projects and field engineering teams when required
• Maintain and produce design documentation and drawing revisions throughout the project lifecycle
• Participate in design reviews and internal quality assurance processes
• Attend internal and external design meetings
• Be willing to train in the preparation of designs and quotations for security systems
• Liaise with the Key Account Manager
• Build relationships with end clients

Key experience / Qualifications:

• Level 3 qualification in Electrical and Electronic Engineering or related subject
• Relevant fire alarm qualification recognised by an industry body, for example the FIA (Fire Industry Association)
• Experience in designing addressable fire alarm systems from manufacturers such as Gent, Advanced, Kentec, Hochiki, Apollo, Morley, Notifier or equivalent
• Knowledge of relevant fire alarm regulations, standards and codes of practice
• Experience of designing systems for large commercial, industrial, healthcare or education environments with high levels of integration
• Practical knowledge of BS 5839-1 design categories, detector selection, audibility calculations and cable system requirements
• Familiarity with BAFE certification requirements
• Full driving licence

Skills and Capabilities:

• You will be an accomplished designer, or working towards becoming one, within the fire and security industry with at least 3 years' experience in fire alarm systems
• You will have a good working knowledge of fire alarm systems (BS 5839-1 & 6)
• Ability to interpret architectural, M&E and construction drawings
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good IT skills and familiarity with Microsoft software
• Excellent attention to detail
• You will be a team player with ambition who is willing to learn new technologies and procedures
• Personal attributes: Client-focused, professional, self-motivated, ambitious and proactive, organised, resilient, commercially aware, and committed to equality, diversity and inclusion

We will offer the following package:

• Monday – Friday, 8.00am – 5.00pm (Permanent)
• Competitive salary based on skills and experience
• Benefits: Pension Scheme, Life and Accident Insurance, Medical Cash Plan, Cycle to Work, 25 days holiday increasing to 27 days plus 8 Bank Holidays, Birthday holiday, Pension Salary Sacrifice Scheme, Salary Sacrifice Octopus EV Scheme, Holiday Buy Scheme, Discounts and Employee Assistance Programme