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Fire detection system engineer

Bristol (City of Bristol)
Permanent
ALTEN
Systems engineer
Posted: 7 December
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Job Description

Be among the first 25 applicants to join a team of 54k+ colleagues working across 30+ countries on inspiring projects in innovative companies.

Your role involves driving the successful technical and contractual delivery of complex fire detection systems within a major energy infrastructure project. You will act as the key link between engineering, procurement, suppliers, and the client, ensuring all systems are designed, built, and commissioned safely and efficiently. Your work helps safeguard one of the UK’s most safety‑critical environments by integrating advanced fire protection technologies across nuclear facilities.


Responsibilities

* Oversee the engineering lifecycle of fire detection and alarm systems – from technical specification to site installation and acceptance.
* Coordinate interfaces between design, safety, and systems engineering teams, ensuring consistent technical alignment.
* Drive supplier engagement and performance tracking, ensuring deliverables meet design intent, regulatory standards, and project milestones.
* Lead engineering reviews, validating design documentation, drawings, and compliance evidence against contractual and safety requirements.
* Support management of project risks, engineering changes, and configuration updates, maintaining traceability across all project phases.
* Facilitate clear communication between internal stakeholders, contractors, and client representatives to resolve technical or schedule challenges early.
* Champion best practice in safety, quality assurance, and continuous improvement across all fire detection system activities.


Qualifications

* A degree in Electrical, Instrumentation & Control, Process, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering, or a closely related technical discipline.
* Proven experience delivering fire detection or fire protection systems within large industrial, nuclear, or energy projects.
* Strong understanding of technical documentation control, design assurance, and change management.
* Knowledge of UK and international fire or safety standards (e.g., BS 5839, NFPA, IEC).


Desirable Skills

* Experience within nuclear, energy, or large infrastructure projects.
* Familiarity with UK and international fire protection standards (e.g., BS 5839, NFPA, IEC).
* Knowledge of process instrumentation, control systems, or electrical schematics.
* Understanding of ISO 9001, ISO 45001, or equivalent safety and quality frameworks.
* Experience managing or auditing equipment suppliers on technical compliance and documentation quality.


Role Details

* Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
* Employment type: Full‑time
* Job function: Consulting
* Industries: Software Development, IT Services, IT Consulting


Benefits

* A personalised career path and a rewarding management style
* A chance to work on the most exciting engineering projects and technologies alongside premium customers
* A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
* Competitive salary
* Private medical insurance
* Pension scheme
* Cycle‑to‑work scheme and other additional benefits
* Social atmosphere, regular gatherings, and team building events
* Flexible work arrangements (role dependent)
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