Senior Fire Engineer

Vantage Data Centers; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global data center company based in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Fire Engineer to lead fire suppression and detection system designs. The role involves ensuring compliance with standards, managing contractor relations, and collaborating with various teams for optimal system performance. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in fire protection engineering, a strong educational background, and demonstrable analytical skills. This position offers a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Above market total compensation package

Comprehensive health and welfare benefits

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of fire protection engineering experience in the data center industry.
• Understanding of applicable codes and standards (NFPA 72, 75, 2001, IBC, IFC, FM Global).
• Proven experience managing contractors on large-scale projects.

Responsibilities

• Design fire suppression and detection systems for data centers.
• Lead coordination with external fire protection consultants.
• Provide detailed design progress reporting and risk assessments.

Skills

Fire Protection Engineering

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Reporting skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Fire modelling software

BMS/EPMS systems

Job description

About Vantage Data Centers

Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.

Position Description

We are looking for an experienced Senior Fire Engineer to lead the design and implementation of fire suppression and detection systems across our data center facilities. This role is mission‑critical to ensuring system reliability, operational uptime, and life safety compliance. You will serve as part of our Fire Engineering team to provide the technical authority on fire protection engineering, working cross‑functionally with our construction, operations, and innovation teams to ensure scalable, cost‑effective, and compliant fire protection solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

System Design & Engineering

• Design fire suppression and detection systems using tools to support scalable, cost‑effective solutions for hyperscale and colocation data centers.
• Drive all phases of fire protection engineering: conceptual design, basis of design, construction documents, and procurement strategy.
• Ensure system designs comply with NFPA standards, AHJ requirements, and business‑specific design criteria.

Project Execution & Oversight

• Lead coordination with external fire protection consultants, contractors, and design‑build partners.
• Review and approve technical submittals, RFIs, and engineering analyses for system effectiveness and compliance.
• Attend on‑site meetings, conduct site walks, and oversee progress and installation quality for conformance with design and operational needs.
• Provide detailed design progress reporting and risk assessments to leadership.

Cross‑functional Collaboration

• Interface with internal engineering teams (mechanical, electrical, controls amongst others) to ensure holistic, integrated system performance.
• Support data center commissioning and validation activities, especially fire/life safety systems and sequences of operation.
• Partner with Operations and reliability engineering teams to troubleshoot live systems and develop corrective action plans with minimal disruption to services.

Innovation & Standards Development

• Conduct ROI/IRR analysis and value engineering reviews for fire systems and related infrastructure.
• Participate in internal product innovation cycles and contribute to patent applications for novel systems or processes.
• Help establish company‑wide design standards and commissioning protocols for fire systems in all facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum 5+ years of fire protection engineering experience in the data center industry.
• Understanding of applicable codes and standards (NFPA 72, 75, 2001, IBC, IFC, FM Global).
• Proven experience managing contractors on large‑scale projects.
• Strong analytical, communication, and reporting skills.
• Proficiency in fire modelling, system selection, and commissioning documentation.

Preferred

• Professional Engineering (PE) license or Chartered Engineer (CEng) status in Fire Protection.
• Experience supporting sales, RFP responses, or customer‑facing engineering discussions.
• Familiarity with BMS/EPMS integration and control systems relating to fire systems.
• NEBOSH Fire Safety or CFPS certification.

We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other’s strengths and respecting each other’s weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations.

Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.

Don’t meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.

Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Vantage Data Centers does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Vantage Data Centers.