Fire Alarm Design Engineer

Location: London
Salary: £48,000 – £52,000 + expenses

About the Role

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

Technical Resources is partnering with a London-based specialist in fire alarm, security, and structured cabling solutions to hire a Fire Alarm Design Engineer. In this role, you will own complete design packages from initial concept through to construction support, producing fully compliant fire alarm and integrated security system designs across a range of commercial and residential projects.

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

Key Responsibilities

• Fire Alarm System Design: Design fire alarm systems in accordance with BS 5839, including zoning strategies, cause and effect matrices, detector selection, and system interfaces.
• Engineering Calculations: Carry out loop loading, PSU, battery capacity, and voltage-drop calculations to ensure fully compliant and functional designs.
• Technical Documentation: Produce detailed drawings, schematics, specifications, and technical submissions to support project delivery and client approval.
• Security System Design: Design CCTV, access control, intruder detection, intercom, and ANPR systems as required, including camera coverage planning and storage calculations.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Liaise directly with clients and consultants, providing technical support and design guidance throughout the construction stage.
• Quality & Compliance: Ensure all design outputs adhere to relevant British Standards, including BS 5839, and applicable project-specific requirements.

Experience & Qualifications Required

Essential:

• Experience: Proven track record in fire alarm and security system design within the fire and security industry.
• Technical Skills: Strong working knowledge of BS 5839, fire alarm calculations, and hands-on experience producing fire alarm and security drawings, schematics, and specifications.
• Project/Operational Scope: Demonstrable experience taking design packages from concept through to construction support across commercial or mixed-use projects.
• Soft Skills: Effective communication with clients and consultants, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple design packages simultaneously.
• Mobility & Eligibility: Right to Work in the UK at the time of application.

Desirable:

• Certifications: FIA-accredited training or relevant industry qualifications in fire system design; CSCS or ECS card beneficial.
• Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with BS 6266 (electronic security), BS 7611, and BS 7273 (hold-open and door release systems).
• Software Proficiency: Experience with CAD or specialist fire and security design software alongside Microsoft Office.

What We Offer

• Competitive Base Salary: £48,000 – £52,000 + expenses
• Benefits Package: Company pension scheme, healthcare cover, and reimbursement of project-related expenses.
• 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.

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