Fire & Security Designer

Complete Security Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension (NEST)

Private Healthcare

Company Mobile & Laptop

Job summary

Our client is an independent Fire Alarm, Security and Structured Data Cabling company based in the City of London, delivering fully integrated, bespoke systems at the forefront of Fire Alarm, Security and Data technology.

They seek a Fire & Security Design Engineer to own design packages from concept through construction, producing calculations, drawings, specifications and submissions for fire alarm and security systems, in line with BS 5839 and fire strategy requirements, coordinating with

Qualifications

• Significant experience as a Fire & Security Design Engineer.
• Proven track record taking projects from concept through to construction.
• Strong working knowledge of BS 5839 fire alarm design and zoning.
• Security design experience (CCTV, access control, intruder detection); FIA qualifications desirable.

Responsibilities

• Own fire and security design packages from concept through to construction support.
• Produce fire alarm designs per BS 5839 including zoning and cause & effect.
• Develop security designs covering CCTV, access control, intruder detection and ANPR.
• Prepare technical submissions and provide construction support; resolve queries.
• Coordinate with clients and consultants throughout the design process.

Skills

Fire & Security Design

BS 5839 knowledge

Coordination with clients

CAD software

Microsoft Office

Tools

CAD software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Fire & Security Design Engineer

Location: City of London (near London Bridge)

Salary: [Insert salary]

Benefits: 25 Days Annual Leave + 8 Bank Holidays | Pension (NEST) | Private Healthcare | Company Mobile & Laptop

The Company

Our client is an independent Fire Alarm, Security and Structured Data Cabling company based in the City of London, delivering fully integrated, bespoke systems at the forefront of Fire Alarm, Security and Data technology. Holding ISO9001 and LPS1014 accreditation, they have a proven track record delivering quality service across the public and private sectors.

The Role

Our client is looking for a Fire & Security Design Engineer to take ownership of fire and security design packages from concept through to construction support. You'll produce calculations, drawings, specifications and technical submissions for fire alarm and security systems, working to BS 5839 and relevant fire strategy requirements, and coordinating closely with clients and consultants throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Own fire and security design packages from concept through to construction support
• Produce fire alarm designs in accordance with BS 5839, covering system architecture, zoning and cause & effect
• Produce security system designs covering CCTV, access control, intruder detection, intercom and ANPR
• Undertake detector selection, sounder/VAD design, loop loading, PSU, battery and voltage-drop calculations
• Develop fire alarm zoning, interfaces, I/O schedules and cause & effect matrices
• Develop security system architecture, storage calculations and camera coverage assessments
• Produce access control architecture, door schedules and integration requirements
• Prepare technical submissions and provide construction support, resolving technical queries as they arise
• Coordinate with clients and consultants throughout the design process

What We're Looking For

• Significant experience as a Fire & Security Design Engineer or equivalent within the fire alarm/security industry
• Proven track record taking projects from concept through to construction support
• Strong working knowledge of BS 5839 fire alarm design, including cause & effect, detector selection and zoning
• Working knowledge of BS 9999 and fire strategy interfaces desirable
• Security system design experience (CCTV, access control, intruder detection); FIA qualifications desirable
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and relevant CAD/design software
• Highly organised, methodical and quality-focused, with strong attention to detail
• Confident communicator, able to coordinate effectively with clients and consultants