Senior Fire Protection Design Engineer

Solid Talent; Reading; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mon-Fri schedule

Health care & wellbeing

Company pension

Bonus

33 days holiday

Social events

Job summary

Solid Talent in Reading, United Kingdom is hiring a Senior Fire Protection Design Engineer to lead technical design of active fire protection systems, including 3D BIM modelling and hydraulic calculations. The role supports hybrid/remote working from Reading within a portfolio of critical infrastructure projects.

You will mentor junior engineers, review technical submissions, and ensure compliance with BS 5839, BS 5266, BS 7671, and NFPA standards.

Qualifications

• Experience using Autodesk Revit and 2D AutoCAD for 3D/BIM fire protection designs.
• Proven track record in designing water-based suppression systems and performing hydraulic calculations.
• Relevant UK Building Services/Fire engineering qualification (HNC/HND or degree).
• Knowledge of fire detection/alarm, emergency lighting, and gaseous suppression standards is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead all technical design activities for active fire protection systems.
• Produce detailed designs and submissions compliant with BS and NFPA standards.
• Create, review, and issue as-built drawings and O&M manuals; prepare build budgets.
• Collaborate with sales, estimators, and delivery teams for tender input.
• Mentor junior engineers and drive CAD/BIM process improvements.
• Provide specialist engineering input during delivery, installation, and commissioning phases.

Skills

Mentoring

Technical leadership

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Building Services Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Revit

AutoCAD

ArchiCAD

Vectorworks

FHC

Job description

Reading, United Kingdom | Posted on 05/08/2026

• Work Experience Fire Protection, Design Engineer, Fire Detection, Fire Suppression, Active Fire Protection, Water-Based Suppression, Sprinkler Systems, Watermist Systems, Gaseous Suppression, Hydraulic Calculations, Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, 2D AutoCAD, 3D BIM, BIM
• City Reading
• Province Reading
• Country United Kingdom
• Postal Code RG1

Job Description

Location – Hybrid, Remote Reading

Join a market leader specialising in bespoke fire detection and suppression systems, delivering end-to-end design, installation, and 24/7 maintenance. Operating as part of a wider safety group, the business predominantly serves critical infrastructure and complex data centres.

Due to rapid business growth and an expanding portfolio of high-value critical infrastructure projects, they are looking for a Senior Fire Protection Design Engineer to join their growing design department. This is an urgent, high-impact hire where you will shape technical delivery, mentor junior engineers, and drive innovative 3D/BIM solutions across the business.

Responsibilities, but are not limited to

• Lead all technical design activities, including system schematics, layouts, hydraulic calculations, and 3D/BIM models for active fire protection systems
  
• Produce detailed engineered system designs and technical submissions compliant with relevant UK, European, and international standards (e.g., BS 5839, BS 5266, BS 7671, BS 9251 / BS 8489, and NFPA)
  
• Generate, review, and issue as-built drawings, Operation & Maintenance (O&M) manuals, and technical build budgets prior to procurement or site mobilisation
  
• Work closely with sales, estimating, commercial, and operational delivery teams to provide technical design input for tender proposals, bids, and client presentations
  
• Review technical submissions, mentor junior design engineers, and drive continuous improvement across internal design processes and CAD/BIM standards
  
• Provide specialist engineering advice during project delivery, on-site installation, and commissioning phases
  

Experiences required

• Demonstrable experience using Autodesk Revit (or equivalent 3D parametric software such as ArchiCAD or Vectorworks) alongside standard 2D AutoCAD
  
• Proven track record in designing water-based suppression systems (Sprinklers and/or Watermist), including performing detailed hydraulic calculations (e.g., using FHC or similar software)
  
• HNC, HND, or Degree in Building Services Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline
  
• Broad knowledge covering Fire Detection & Alarm systems (BS 5839), Emergency Lighting (BS 5266), and Gaseous Suppression systems desirable
  
• Strong understanding of BIM Level 2/ISO 19650 coordination and clash detection workflows desirable
  
• Industry certifications such as FIA Modules, LPCB Competency Schemes, or Health & Safety qualifications (e.g., IOSH Working Safely) desirable
  
• Full UK Driving Licence and pre-existing Right to Work in the UK
  

Package

37.5 Hours P/W | Monday to Friday | 8:30am to 5pm | Up to 33 Days Holiday Inc. Bank | Company Pension | Bi-Annual Performance Bonus | Healthcare & Wellbeing Coverage | Social Events