Fire Suppression Engineer

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Job Description

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.

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Location:
London
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Government

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