Principal Fire Systems Engineer

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Job summary

A renowned engineering firm is seeking a Principal Fire Systems Engineer to lead design efforts on major infrastructure projects. The role involves ensuring compliance with safety standards, mentoring junior engineers, and managing project phases. Candidates should have strong experience in Fire Detection system design and excellent stakeholder management skills. The position is based in Central London.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of BS 5839-1 standards.
• Significant experience in Rail sector projects.
• Strong track record in managing client expectations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and verification of Fire Detection systems.
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards.
• Oversee project management and installation phases.
• Mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Fire Detection system design

Stakeholder coordination

Compliance assurance

Leadership of junior team members

Education

Degree/HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering or similar

LPCB Basic Sprinkler Design Certification

Professional body membership (IFE, IMechE)

Tools

BIM/CAD

Job description

Overview

PSR Rail Team are currently recruiting for a Principal Fire Systems Engineer to work full time in Central London. This will be working for a well established Rail contractor who are working on one of the biggest projects in the UK. Fire Detection Systems Design Engineer - Role Summary: This role focuses on leading the design and construction of Fire Detection and Alarm (FD&A) systems across medium to large infrastructure projects in Rail, Highways, HS2, and Power sectors. It demands technical expertise, stakeholder coordination, compliance assurance, and leadership of junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and design verification of Fire Detection systems.
• Ensure compliance with BS 5839-1 and client-specific standards (e.g., Network Rail, TfL).
• Review and manage MEP consultants' designs for safety by design, technical adequacy, constructability and maintainability, and interface integration.
• Develop and author Fire Alarm Cause & Effects documents.
• Coordinate all third-party system interfaces (e.g., HVAC, BMS, life safety).
• Ensure design standards meet BRE Global / FM Global accreditation criteria.
• Manage the LPS1014 F353 form to maintain compliance.
• Coordinate with Engineering Managers, Project Managers, and CREs to ensure design strategy meets cost, quality, and timeline targets.
• Provide technical responses, lead standardisation efforts, and promote value engineering.
• Represent the team during meetings with accreditation bodies and clients.
• Oversee project & line management, procurement, tendering, and installation phases.
• Mentor and develop junior, graduate, and intermediate engineers.
• Lead small engineering teams in project delivery.
• Actively participate in H&S management via the Notify system.
• Ensure mandatory training and information security compliance.

Person Specification

Qualifications (Essential) Degree/HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering or similar. LPCB Basic Sprinkler Design Certification. Fire Detection Training: BS 5839-1 Fundamentals - Units 1 & 2. BS 5839-1 Fundamentals to Advanced Professional body membership (IFE, IMechE). Engineering Council registration encouraged (EngTech / IEng / CEng).

Technical Skills & Knowledge (Essential) Deep understanding of BS 5839-1 (Fire Detection & Alarm design); Network Rail / TfL standards; passive and active fire safety systems; skilled in Fire Detection system design, BIM/CAD, and design assurance; authoring complex Cause & Effect documentation; familiarity with audit processes (BRE Global etc.).

Experience Significant experience designing Fire Detection and Suppression Systems in Rail sector projects. Strong track record of managing client expectations, stakeholder coordination, and design integration.

Contact Dan Confrey at PSR Solutions for more info.