Fire Systems Design Engineer

OCS; Aldermaston; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Award-winning employer

Digital learning available

Flexible pay options

Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking a Fire Detection and Alarm designer to create designs for new and extended systems, estimate proposals, and generate drawings. The role involves coordinating with on-site teams to meet company procedures and maintaining documentation up to LPCB/BRE LPS1014 standards.

The successful candidate will bring City & Guilds in Electrical Engineering and FIA Design units, with AutoCAD and MS Office proficiency to support project delivery and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in designing and modification of Fire Detection and Alarm systems.
• Knowledge of health and safety, environment and CDM regulations and ensuring compliance.

Responsibilities

• Design of Fire Detection and Alarm systems, including extensions and new systems.
• Estimating and presenting proposals for client consideration.
• Drawing of Fire Detection and Alarm systems.
• Liaise with onsite management to comply with procedures.
• Prepare project files including LPCB/BRE LPS1014 documentation.

Skills

Fire detection design

Project coordination

Health & safety awareness

Education

City & Guilds in Electrical Engineering

FIA Units 1,2,3 in Design

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

About The Role

• Design of Fire Detection and Alarm system
• Estimating and providing proposals for client consideration
• Drawing of Fire Detection and Alarm systems both extensions and new systems
• Liaise with onsite commercial/technical/operational management in order to comply with company procedures
• Attendance at client contract meetings as and when required
• Preparation and presentation of Client Contract Reports
• Prepare project files to include all LPCB/BRE LPS1014 documentation from design certification through to verification
• Maintain Technical Library, including both product and legislative requirement
• Preparation of a monthly report for the General Manager detailing project activities
• Attendance at and participation in the Monthly Contract Meeting
• To carry out any other reasonable requests of senior management

Working Hours

Monday - Friday, 7:45 - 16:30

Qualifications & Experience

• Extensive experience in designing and modification of Fire Detection and Alarm system
• City & Guilds in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• Estimation and Design of Fire Detection and Alarm systems, conventional and Analogue Addressable.
• Knowledgeable and control in matters relating to Health & Safety, Environment, Technical and Statutory requirements including CDM regulations and ensure compliance at all times
• Trained and experienced in the use of Auto Cad
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Office
• FIA Units1,2,3 in Design
• Knowledge of key operational management disciplines, e.g. quality control, work planning methods
• Able to design Fire systems in line with BS5839 Pt1 and LPCB/BRE LPS1014 standards
• Good sound knowledge and understanding with commercial and contractual issues

About The Company

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.

Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values - Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.

Why Work for OCS?

• Award-Winning Employer: Ranked 36th on Glassdoor’s Best Companies to Work For 2025 — we value and motivate our people.
• Digital Learning: The OCS Academy offers digital courses and resources to help you build skills and grow your career.
• Retail Perks With our Hapi app, you can gain access to exclusive discounts, rewards and wellbeing resources.
• Professional Growth: 600+ live learners across UK&I — Empowering colleagues with further development and qualifications!
• Flexible Pay: Access a portion of earned wages before payday with our Wagestream App! (Contract Specific)

We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.