Senior Fire Systems Design Engineer

What you will do

Design and price advanced Fire Detection and Life Safety Systems that meet key industry standards, including BS5839-1 and MOJ specifications. You'll work with integrated systems, applying your knowledge of networking principles and using AutoCAD to deliver smart, site-specific solutions. From technical design to tender delivery, you'll bring a commercial mindset and confidently present innovative ideas to clients.

What we offer

• Competitive Salary:Reflecting your skills and experience.

• Bonus Plan:Performance-based bonuses.

• Flexible Hybrid Working:Arrangements to suit your lifestyle.

• Generous Leave:25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays and sick pay.

• Holiday Purchase Scheme:Buy up to 10 additional holidays, increasing your annual entitlement to up to 35 days.

• Comprehensive Benefits:Including pension plan (up to 7% employer contribution match), life assurance, employee assistance program, and referral scheme.

• Exclusive Discounts:With high street brands, cycle-to-work scheme, and discounts on Johnson Controls security products.

• Career Development:Extensive opportunities for growth and advancement.

How you will do it

• Develop and present Fire Detection and Life Safety solutions across multi-building locations, demonstrating strong technical design knowledge and commercial awareness.

• Review and interpret customer requirements to ensure tailored, effective solutions.

• Manage ambiguity and work to challenging deadlines with confidence and adaptability.

• Adopt new technologies and innovative approaches to enhance design outcomes.

• Communicate effectively across technical and non-technical audiences.

• Plan and prioritise effectively to manage multiple competing demands.

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to drive continuous improvement and best practices.

What we look for

Required

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a Fire and/or Security Role

• Proficiency in and Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word

• Ability to manage both internal and external stakeholders at all levels

• Experience working in fast-paced, collaborative environments

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences

• Due to the nature of the role and vetting requirements, candidates must have lived in the UK continuously for the past five years

Preferred

• Site experience including surveying and attending design/customer meetings

• FIA Advanced Fire Design Certification

• Proficiency in AutoCad

• Knowledge of electronic security systems such as CCTV and Access Control

• Experience with 3D drawing packages such as Navisworks or Revit

• Familiarity with MOJ requirements for custodial environments