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
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Conduct detailed site surveys and assess client requirements
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Design and specify fire alarm and detection systems to BS 5839-1
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Produce system drawings, schematics, cause & effect matrices, and schedules
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Prepare technical submissions and design proposals for clients
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Ensure system integration capabilities with access control, security, PAVA, and BMS
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Keep up to date with changes to all relevant British and European standards
Client Liaison & Technical Leadership
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Act as primary technical contact for clients, consultants, and contractors
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Clearly communicate complex technical information to all stakeholders
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Support installation and commissioning teams with design intent
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Lead design reviews, risk assessments, and validation sessions
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Represent Fieldway professionally during meetings and site visits
Compliance & Documentation
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Ensure full compliance with BS 5839-1, BS 7273, BS 5266, EN 54, and other codes
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Produce design certification, calculations, and compliance documentation
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Assess completed installations for design accuracy and performance
Team Development
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Promote a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement
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Line-manage a small team (2–3 staff) and support wider engineering teams
Essential Requirements
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BS 5839-1 Fire Detection & Alarm Design qualification (FIA or equivalent)
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Minimum 5 years’ experience in fire detection & alarm (design, survey, commissioning)
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Strong knowledge of BS 5839-1:2017 and 2023 amendments
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Ability to produce and interpret technical drawings
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Confident client communicator and technical lead
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Full UK driving licence
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ECS/CSCS, SMSTS or equivalent site safety qualifications
Desirable Requirements
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FIA Advanced Design, Maintenance or Commissioning
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Experience as Senior Engineer, Project Manager, or Operations Lead
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Additional Health & Safety qualifications
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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