Fire Suppression Engineer Full Time

We are seeking a skilled Fire Systems Engineer to lead the design and construction activities for Fire Suppression, Hydrant, and Dry/Wet Riser Services on a large-scale project in the Rail sector. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring technical excellence, compliance with standards, and efficient project delivery, working closely with project stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and design verification of Fire Suppression Systems, ensuring compliance with BS9990, BS EN 12845, and other relevant standards.
• Review, manage, and coordinate designs prepared by MEP consultants and contractors for safety, compliance, constructability, and maintainability.
• Develop and author complex Fire Alarm Cause & Effects documents, coordinating all third-party interfaces.
• Support Engineering Managers in resolving interface issues and ensuring full integration of systems.
• Provide technical responses and promote standardisation and value engineering initiatives.
• Liaise with accreditation bodies (e.g., BRE Global) to ensure compliance with scheme standards.
• Manage effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide support during procurement, tendering, and delivery stages.

Line Management Duties

• Contribute to staff development programmes and ensure mandatory training is completed.
• Familiarise team members with health and safety systems (e.g., Notify).
• Ensure compliance with information security and quality standards.

Person Specification

Technical Skills & Knowledge (Essential):

• Comprehensive knowledge of Fire Systems design and standards (e.g., BS9990, BS EN 12845).
• Extensive experience in both active and passive fire safety systems.
• Expertise in CAD/BIM software for Fire Systems design.
• Proven track record of managing multidisciplinary teams and stakeholder coordination.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Qualifications (Essential)

• Degree/HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering or similar.
• LPCB Basic Sprinkler Design Competency.
• Membership in a relevant professional body (e.g., IFE, IMechE).
• Professional registration with the Engineering Council encouraged (EngTech, IEng, or CEng).

Experience (Essential)

• Designing Fire Suppression and Hydrant Mains Systems in the Rail sector.
• Managing designs from tendering through to installation and certification.