Fire Alarm Design Engineer

Location: London
Salary: £55,000 – £60,000
Job Type: Permanent 

About the Role

Are you an experienced Fire Alarm Design Engineer looking for your next opportunity?

Technical Resources is partnering with a leading provider of fire detection and life safety systems to hire a Fire Alarm Design Engineer. In this role, you will be responsible for producing detailed fire alarm designs across a range of commercial and residential projects, ensuring all designs meet current standards and client specifications.

This is an ideal opportunity to join an established organisation with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality fire and life safety solutions across UK projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Fire Alarm System Design: Produce detailed schematics, cause and effect matrices, and design drawings for new-build and refurbishment projects in line with BS 5839 and EN 54.
• Technical Documentation: Prepare design packages including cable schedules, equipment schedules, riser diagrams, and zone drawings to a high standard.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Liaise with project managers, M&E consultants, architects, and site engineers to ensure designs are coordinated and buildable.
• Technical Oversight & Reporting: Review and respond to technical queries, produce design risk assessments, and support the project team through to handover.
• Quality & Compliance: Ensure all designs adhere to BS 5839, EN 54, and relevant building regulations, maintaining full compliance throughout the design lifecycle.

Experience & Qualifications Required

Essential:

• Experience: Minimum 3 years as a Fire Alarm Design Engineer within the fire and life safety industry.
• Technical Skills: Hands-on experience with fire alarm design software and working knowledge of addressable systems from manufacturers such as Advanced, Gent, Hochiki, or Notifier.
• Project/Operational Scope: Proven track record delivering designs across commercial, residential, or mixed-use projects of varying complexity.
• Soft Skills: Strong attention to detail, ability to manage multiple design packages simultaneously, and clear communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Mobility & Eligibility: Right to Work in the UK at the time of application.

Desirable:

• Certifications: FIA Design qualification, BAFE SP203 awareness, or equivalent industry certification; CSCS card advantageous.
• Sector Background: Prior experience working on healthcare, education, or critical infrastructure projects; familiarity with third-party accreditation schemes.

What We Offer

• Competitive Base Salary: £55,000 – £60,000
• Benefits Package: Pension and healthcare scheme, company vehicle or travel allowance, and support for continued professional development and industry certifications.
• Clear career progression within a growing global sector.

How to Apply

To apply for this Fire Alarm Design Engineer position, please submit an up-to-date CV.

Note: Applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK at the time of application.

About Technical Resources: Technical Resources are market leaders in Fire & Security and Telecoms recruitment.