Fire Alarm Design Engineer – Data Centres
📍 London
💰 £50,000 – £55,000 + Benefits + Career Progression
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Fire Alarm Design Engineer to join a leading specialist within the critical infrastructure and data centre sector.
This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong engineer with a background in fire alarm system design who is looking to work on high-profile data centre projects across London and the South East.
The Role
As a Fire Alarm Design Engineer, you will be responsible for the design and coordination of complex fire detection and alarm systems within mission-critical environments. You will work closely with project teams, consultants, and end clients to deliver compliant and high-performing fire protection solutions.
Key Responsibilities
* Design fire alarm systems for large-scale data centre projects
* Produce detailed drawings, schematics, and technical submittals
* Ensure designs comply with BS5839 and relevant industry standards
* Carry out cause & effect design and system interfacing
* Liaise with consultants, contractors, and end users throughout project delivery
* Support commissioning and technical delivery teams where required
* Attend client and design coordination meetings
Requirements
* Proven experience as a Fire Alarm Design Engineer
* Experience with BS5839 and fire system regulations
* Proficient using AutoCAD and fire alarm design software
* Understanding of aspirating systems and suppression integration beneficial
* Strong communication and coordination skills
* FIA qualifications advantageous
Package
* Salary between £50,000 – £55,000
* Competitive benefits package
* Hybrid working opportunities
* Ongoing training and career development
* Opportunity to work on flagship data centre projects
If you are a Fire Alarm Design Engineer looking for your next challenge within the rapidly growing data centre sector, we would love to hear from you