Fire Security System Designer

Manchester - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 11-11-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Responsibilities

Define and prioritise STL solutions in collaboration with Sales Marketing and other company divisions to expand business opportunities.
Understand customer needs identify solution gaps and develop offerings to meet local market requirements.
Ensure product and standards compliance across markets and stay informed on market trends and developments.
Communicate solution capabilities clearly to operational and commercial teams.
Leverage existing products and solutions nationally across Europe and globally ensuring knowledge sharing and standardised approaches.
Produce specific scopes of work for required disciplines.
Prepare comprehensive cost documentation for review and approval by commercial and operational teams.
Create detailed drawings showing solutions component locations and third-party dependencies.
Develop programmes of work outlining implementation steps durations and key dependencies to meet milestones.

Accountabilities and Performance Measures

Conversion rate of opportunities assigned to you to design.
Produce and design all required documentation in line with the sales process approval process and client timeframes

Perform any other duties as directed by the Design Manager.

Qualifications :

Essential Skills & Experience

The ideal System Designer is a collaborative hands-on team player with the drive to deliver results and support the Securitas Technology mission. Key traits include:

Strong team player with a one team mindset and zero-blame culture.
Proactive hands-on approach with high work capacity.
Excellent communicator comfortable presenting to internal and external stakeholders.
5 years verifiable experience in solution design within IS/IT Security Electronic Security IoT or related industries.
Practical experience in Fire Alarm System Design with valid Level 3 FIA Design qualifications.
Skilled in product/solution lifecycle management and working in a national environment.
Strong technical writing and presentation skills.
Sound knowledge of a wide range of products including innovative and best-in-class solutions.
Fluent in English (oral and written).
Valid UK driving licence and 5-year work history.
Right to Work in the UK

Key Traits & Skills

Strong decision-making technical knowledge and commercial awareness.
Excellent interpersonal communication analytical and conceptual thinking skills.
Expertise in technical design development for Fire and Electronic Security systems.

Desirable Experience

Extensive knowledge of Fire Alarm and Electronic Security systems networks and IT infrastructure.
Ability to create technical designs using Visio/Bluebeam; CAD skills advantageous.
Understanding of network/server vulnerabilities and security considerations.

Technical Knowledge

Strong knowledge of design and regulations for Intruder Alarms CCTV Access Control and Fire Alarms.
Experience with common systems:
- Intruder: Galaxy Texacom PACOM
- CCTV: Avigilon Milestone Genetec Axis Hanwha
- Access Control: Paxton PAC Lenel Genetec
- Fire: Advanced Kentec Gent Apollo Hochiki

Additional Information :

Its great to see youre considering a career with us here at Securitas Technology! Youre one step away from joining our global team of over 375000 professionals.

Why Choose Securitas Technology

At Securitas Technology we are on a mission to make the world a safer place driven by our core values of Integrity Vigilance and Helpfulness. We foster empowerment innovation and growth offering industry-leading training and career development opportunities.

What You Can Expect

Applying for a new role can be exciting yet daunting. Our dedicated Recruitment Team carefully reviews every application and we appreciate your patience. Need support Were here to helpjust drop us an email.

Diversity & Inclusion: Be Yourself at Securitas

We are an all-inclusive employer embracing individuality and diversity as key to our success. Our belonging strategy focuses on:

Career Growth: Clear pathways from apprenticeships to leadership programs.
Inclusive Leadership: A culture of respect transparency and collaboration.
Fair Pay & Benefits: Competitive equitable compensation and benefits.

Our Commitment to You

We support our workforce through initiatives such as:

Employee Networks Safe spaces to connect and influence policies for change.
Race at Work Charter & Armed Forces Covenant Supporting equality and inclusion.
Disability Confident Employer Ensuring accessibility with our Reasonable Adjustment Passport. With our Level 2 Disability Confident Employer Certification - We commit to guaranteeing an interview to anyone who discloses a disability at screening providing they live within the location requirements.
Health & Well-being Programs Mental health support and workplace wellness.
Neurodiversity Top Employer Certification Leading inclusivity for neurodivergent individuals.

We celebrate diversity year-round with events like BSL Week International Womens Day PRIDE and Black History Month and so much more!

Take the Next Step

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Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Full-time

ResponsibilitiesDefine and prioritise STL solutions in collaboration with Sales Marketing and other company divisions to expand business opportunities.Understand customer needs identify solution gaps and develop offerings to meet local market requirements.Ensure product and standards compliance acro...