Fire Suppression Design Engineer

Egis UK Holdings; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in London is seeking a skilled Fire Systems Design Engineer to lead design and construction for fire safety systems on large infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will manage designs, ensure compliance with safety standards, and coordinate with various stakeholders. A degree in Mechanical Engineering and experience in fire systems are essential prerequisites. This role offers professional development opportunities in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Ongoing professional development opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Work on major infrastructure projects

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of Fire Systems design and standards.
• Extensive experience in active and passive fire safety systems.
• Proven track record in managing multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and verification of Fire Suppression Systems.
• Review and manage designs for compliance and constructability.
• Develop Fire Alarm Cause & Effects documents.

Skills

Fire Systems design knowledge

Stakeholder coordination

Problem-solving

CAD/BIM software expertise

Compliance with fire safety standards

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

LPCB Basic Sprinkler Design Competency

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a skilled Fire Systems Design Engineer to lead the design and construction activities for Fire Suppression, Hydrant, and Dry/Wet Riser Services on medium to large-scale projects in the Rail, Highways, and Power Infrastructure sectors. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring technical excellence, compliance with standards, and efficient project delivery, working closely with project stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and design verification of Fire Suppression Systems, ensuring compliance with BS9990, BS EN 12845, and other relevant standards.
• Review, manage, and coordinate designs prepared by MEP consultants and contractors for safety, compliance, constructability, and maintainability.
• Develop and author complex Fire Alarm Cause & Effects documents, coordinating all third-party interfaces.
• Support Engineering Managers in resolving interface issues and ensuring full integration of systems.
• Provide technical responses and promote standardisation and value engineering initiatives.
• Liaise with accreditation bodies (e.g., BRE Global) to ensure compliance with scheme standards.
• Manage effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide support during procurement, tendering, and delivery stages.

Line Management Duties

• Contribute to staff development programmes and ensure mandatory training is completed.
• Familiarise team members with health and safety systems (e.g., Notify).
• Ensure compliance with information security and quality standards.

Person Specification

Technical Skills & Knowledge (Essential)

• Comprehensive knowledge of Fire Systems design and standards (e.g., BS9990, BS EN 12845).
• Extensive experience in both active and passive fire safety systems.
• Expertise in CAD/BIM software for Fire Systems design.
• Proven track record of managing multidisciplinary teams and stakeholder coordination.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Qualifications (Essential)

• Degree/HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering or similar.
• LPCB Basic Sprinkler Design Competency.
• Membership in a relevant professional body (e.g., IFE, IMechE).
• Professional registration with the Engineering Council encouraged (EngTech, IEng, or CEng).

Experience (Essential)

• Designing Fire Suppression and Hydrant Mains Systems in the Rail sector.
• Managing designs from tendering through to installation and certification.

Why Join Us?

• Work on major infrastructure projects that make a difference.
• Be part of a collaborative team that values technical excellence and innovation.
• Receive ongoing professional development opportunities and support towards professional registration.