Pro-Group Recruitment are proud to be working with a leading fire safety contractor who are known for their quality, innovation, and consistent delivery. As a result of growth and success, our client are seeking an experienced Fire Detection & Alarm Design Engineer to join their technical team. This is a key role responsible for producing compliant, high-quality fire system designs, supporting project delivery from concept to completion, and acting as a technical authority across the business. Responsibilites: You will be responsible for the technical design, survey, and specification of fire detection and alarm systems in full compliance with BS 5839-1 and related standards. You will ensure all designs are safe, reliable, technically sound, and able to integrate with building-wide systems such as door entry, access control, PAVA, and BMS. You will also provide expert advice throughout project lifecycles, mentor junior staff, and maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation and standards. Technical Design & Survey * Conduct detailed site surveys and assess client requirements * Design and specify fire alarm and detection systems to BS 5839-1 * Produce system drawings, schematics, cause & effect matrices, and schedules * Prepare technical submissions and design proposals for clients * Ensure system integration capabilities with access control, security, PAVA, and BMS * Keep up to date with changes to all relevant British and European standards Client Liaison & Technical Leadership * Act as primary technical contact for clients, consultants, and contractors * Clearly communicate complex technical information to all stakeholders * Support installation and commissioning teams with design intent * Lead design reviews, risk assessments, and validation sessions * Represent Fieldway professionally during meetings and site visits Compliance & Documentation * Ensure full compliance with BS 5839-1, BS 7273, BS 5266, EN 54, and other codes * Produce design certification, calculations, and compliance documentation * Assess completed installations for design accuracy and performance Team Development * Promote a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement * Line-manage a small team (2–3 staff) and support wider engineering teams Essential Requirements * BS 5839-1 Fire Detection & Alarm Design qualification (FIA or equivalent) * Minimum 5 years’ experience in fire detection & alarm (design, survey, commissioning) * Strong knowledge of BS 5839-1:2017 and 2023 amendments * Ability to produce and interpret technical drawings * Confident client communicator and technical lead * Full UK driving licence * ECS/CSCS, SMSTS or equivalent site safety qualifications Desirable Requirements * FIA Advanced Design, Maintenance or Commissioning * Experience as Senior Engineer, Project Manager, or Operations Lead * Additional Health & Safety qualifications * First Aid certification If you are a technically strong Fire Alarm Design Engineer who takes pride in delivering compliant, reliable and high-quality systems and you want to join a forward-thinking organisation with excellent progression, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion