Fire Alarm Design Engineer
Salary: £45-50k with package
Hybrid / Remote options available
AMB Recruitment are working with a specialist fire suppression business that operates across the UK and Europe, delivering complex fire alarm and life safety solutions on high‑value, critical environments, including data centres.
Due to continued growth, they’re now looking to bring in a Fire Alarm Design Engineer to strengthen the technical side of the team. This role sits across tender and project stages, focusing on compliant system design.
The Role
This is a technically led position where you’ll be responsible for the design, coordination and technical compliance of fire alarm systems. You’ll work closely with internal teams, using CRM and design software to ensure the correct equipment and solutions are specified in line with relevant standards.
Key Responsibilities
Produce compliant fire alarm system designs at tender and project stage
Ensure correct equipment is selected and built into quotations via CRM systems
Coordinate fire alarm designs using AutoCAD and/or Revit alongside other services
Design systems in line with BS5839‑1 and relevant UK, EU and NFPA standards
Carry out site visits where required and support as‑fitted / handover documentation
Liaise with document control and support third‑party audits when needed
Provide technical input and support to internal teams and clientsSystems Experience
Experience with one or more of the following is required:
Honeywell (Gent, Notifier, Xtralis)
Kentec (Taktis, Syncro, Sigma)
Advanced / FireClass
Securiton / Hekatron / Schrack SeconetAbout You
Strong engineering background within fire detection / fire alarm systems
Proven experience designing fire alarm systems to BS5839‑1
Experience working on data centre or similarly complex environments
Confident using AutoCAD and/or Revit for coordinated design
Solid understanding of correct installation methods and system complianceDesirable (but not essential)
FIA Level 3 Fundamentals Certificate
CSCS or ECS card
Experience supporting audits and regulated environmentsWhat’s On Offer
Hybrid / remote working options
Vehicle allowance or company vehicle
Private healthcare, pension and income protection
22 days holiday + bank holidays (plus birthday leave)
Ongoing training and genuine long‑term developmentIf you’re a technically strong fire alarm professional who enjoys the design side of projects and wants to be part of a growing, specialist business, this is well worth a conversation