PSR Rail Team are currently recruiting for a Principal Fire Systems Engineer to work full time in Central London. This will be working for a well established Rail contractor who are working on one of the biggest projects in the UK. Don't miss out!

Fire Detection Systems Design Engineer – Role Summary

This role focuses on leading the design and construction of Fire Detection and Alarm (FD&A) systems across medium to large infrastructure projects in Rail, Highways, HS2, and Power sectors. It demands technical expertise, stakeholder coordination, compliance assurance, and leadership of junior team members.

Key Responsibilities:

Design & Delivery

• Lead the design and design verification of Fire Detection systems.
• Ensure compliance with BS 5839-1 and client-specific standards (e.g., Network Rail, TfL).
• Review and manage MEP consultants’ designs for:
• Safety by design
• Technical adequacy
• Constructability & maintainability
• Interface integration

Documentation & Compliance

• Develop and author Fire Alarm Cause & Effects documents.
• Coordinate all third-party system interfaces (e.g., HVAC, BMS, life safety).
• Ensure design standards meet BRE Global / FM Global accreditation criteria.
• Manage the LPS1014 F353 form to maintain compliance.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Work with Engineering Managers, Project Managers, and CREs to ensure design strategy meets cost, quality, and timeline targets.
• Provide technical responses, lead standardisation efforts, and promote value engineering.
• Represent the team during meetings with accreditation bodies and clients.

Project & Line Management

• Oversee and support procurement, tendering, and installation phases.
• Mentor and develop junior, graduate, and intermediate engineers.
• Lead small engineering teams in project delivery.
• Actively participate in H&S management via the Notify system.
• Ensure mandatory training and information security compliance.

Person Specification

Qualifications (Essential)

• Degree/HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering or similar.
• LPCB Basic Sprinkler Design Certification (even though it’s more suppression-related, it's listed here).
• Fire Detection Training:
• BS 5839-1 Fundamentals – Units 1 & 2
• BS 5839-1 Fundamentals to Advanced
• Professional body membership (IFE, IMechE).
• Engineering Council registration encouraged (EngTech / IEng / CEng).

Technical Skills & Knowledge (Essential)

• Deep understanding of:
• BS 5839-1 (Fire Detection & Alarm design)
• Network Rail / TfL standards
• Passive and active fire safety systems
• Skilled in Fire Detection system design, BIM/CAD, and design assurance.
• Authoring complex Cause & Effect documentation.
• Familiarity with audit processes (BRE Global etc.).
• Experience (Essential)
• Significant experience designing Fire Detection and Suppression Systems in Rail sector projects.
• Strong track record of managing client expectations, stakeholder coordination, and design integration.

Contact Dan Confrey at PSR Solutions for more info!