Fire Systems Engineer (FAD)

VVB Engineering; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

VVB Engineering in Greater London is seeking a skilled professional to lead the design and construction activities of Fire Alarm and Detection Services for medium to large projects. Responsibilities include ensuring design compliance to standards, planning and delivering designs, and managing technical reviews.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of industry standards, excellent interpersonal skills, and experience in project management. This role involves significant interaction with clients and stakeholders, ensuring all project requirements are met.

Qualifications

• Experience with ASD design and commissioning.
• Ability to coordinate complex Fire Alarm Cause & Effects documents.
• Ability to conduct quality inspections and onsite problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Manage project design and construction activities for Fire Alarm systems.
• Review designs and ensure compliance with standards.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders throughout the project.

Skills

Good working knowledge of BS 5893 suite of documents

Good working knowledge of Network Rail and TfL standards

Understanding of Fire Active and Fire Passive safety systems

Experience in managing clients and coordinating stakeholders

Strong interpersonal skills

Excellent IT skills and CAD/BIM Software knowledge

Strong project management and organizational skills

Tools

CAD/BIM Software

Job description

The successful candidate will be required to carry out the design and construction activity of the Fire Alarm & Detection Services on medium to larger size project(s) within the Rail, Highways and Power Infrastructure sectors. The role will involve design reviews, planning, undertaking design and associated construction assignments on the projects in conjunction with the Engineering Manager / Contracts responsible Engineer, across the sector. Technical responsibilities include design and design verification of Fire Alarm and Detection and Gaseous Suppression Systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to other VVB team members (e.g. Engineering Manager, Contractors Responsible Engineer, Design Manager, Project Manager etc.) in all facets of the project activities to deliver the project to meet cost, time, and quality requirements.
• Plan and deliver/manage the design of Fire Detection and Alarm Systems to relevant standards and client specifications. Technical responsibility for design compliance.
• Technical review of designs developed by MEP Design Consultants / Contractors in respect of safety by design, technical acceptability and compliance with standards.
• Review that the designs prepared by the MEP Design Consultants / Contractors have been fully co‑ordinated and integrated. Provision of support to the Engineering Managers, to resolve interface issues where requested.
• Review of Constructability and Maintainability of Fire Alarm and Detection developed designs developed.
• Initiate and support value management/engineering initiatives and to promote and support common design and standardisation where appropriate.
• Take reasonable care of your own and others’ health and safety and of those who may be affected in the day‑to‑day delivery of this role by taking personal responsibility for working to the VVB Core principles.
• Lead responsibility for technical responses, promoting common design and standardisation.
• Provide Technical Excellence in Fire Detection systems, fire aspirating systems, gas systems, control panels and all matters related to such equipment, as described and specifically detailed in the Clients strategies and specifications.
• Developing and managing effective communication and liaison with all relevant internal and external stakeholders to ensure that requirements are identified, assessed, and appropriately integrated into the project.
• Working with the client and reporting to the sector manager, responsible for helping to establish the strategy and delivery for the project.
• Work with the Commercial support to assist with the maintenance and management of the project P&L as required.
• Working in a client facing role, responsible for leading other team members, developing the clients’ strategy, through to assisting in the development of the various FAD solutions to satisfy both the Client and the Accreditation bodies requirements.
• Coordinating, planning, and managing internal and external meetings in relation to the project.
• Providing support during the procurement stages of the project.
• Liaising with the representatives of the Industry Accreditation Scheme (BRE Global) to ensure our compliance with, and maintenance of the various scheme standards and schedules.

Requirements

• Good working knowledge of BS 5893 suite of documents and associated relevant British Standards.
• Good working knowledge of Network Rail and TfL standards.
• Good understanding of both Fire Active and Fire Passive safety systems
• ASD design & Commissioning
• Gaseous Suppression Design
• Experience in managing clients, contractors and coordinating stakeholders.
• Able to work alongside and coordinate with the project professional team to ensure a compliant system is designed and all requirements are met.
• Assist with the development of complex Fire Alarm Cause & Effects documents, and ensuring all third‑party interfaces are coordinated and included as required.
• Ability to carry a quality inspection and generate onsite solutions to site coordination issues as they arise.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a good team player.
• Key project processes such as design principals and management, construction processes, procurement, and tendering.
• Excellent IT skills, good working knowledge of CAD / BIM Software.
• Strong project management and organisational skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, using a flexible pragmatic approach.
• Understanding of industry best practice