Senior Fire Protection Engineer – Data Center Systems

Vantage Data Centers; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; 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

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.