We are seeking a skilled Fire Systems Engineer to lead the design and construction activities for Fire Suppression, Hydrant, and Dry/Wet Riser Services on a large-scale project in the Rail sector. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring technical excellence, compliance with standards, and efficient project delivery, working closely with project stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the design and design verification of Fire Suppression Systems, ensuring compliance with BS9990, BS EN 12845, and other relevant standards.
* Review, manage, and coordinate designs prepared by MEP consultants and contractors for safety, compliance, constructability, and maintainability.
* Develop and author complex Fire Alarm Cause & Effects documents, coordinating all third-party interfaces.
* Support Engineering Managers in resolving interface issues and ensuring full integration of systems.
* Provide technical responses and promote standardisation and value engineering initiatives.
* Liaise with accreditation bodies (e.g., BRE Global) to ensure compliance with scheme standards.
* Manage effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.
* Provide support during procurement, tendering, and delivery stages.
Line Management Duties
* Contribute to staff development programmes and ensure mandatory training is completed.
* Familiarise team members with health and safety systems (e.g., Notify).
* Ensure compliance with information security and quality standards.
Person Specification
Technical Skills & Knowledge (Essential)
* Comprehensive knowledge of Fire Systems design and standards (e.g., BS9990, BS EN 12845).
* Extensive experience in both active and passive fire safety systems.
* Expertise in CAD/BIM software for Fire Systems design.
* Proven track record of managing multidisciplinary teams and stakeholder coordination.
* Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Qualifications (Essential)
* Degree/HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering or similar.
* LPCB Basic Sprinkler Design Competency.
* Membership in a relevant professional body (e.g., IFE, IMechE).
* Professional registration with the Engineering Council encouraged (EngTech, IEng, or CEng).
Experience (Essential)
* Designing Fire Suppression and Hydrant Mains Systems in the Rail sector.
* Managing designs from tendering through to installation and certification.
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