Senior Fire Protection Design Engineer
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Job Summary
- Lead all technical design activities including system schematics layouts hydraulic calculations and 3D/BIM models for active fire protection systems
- Produce detailed engineered system designs and technical submissions compliant with relevant UK European and international standards (e.g. BS 5839 BS 5266 BS 7671 BS 9251 / BS 8489 and NFPA)
- Generate review and issue as-built drawings Operation & Maintenance (O&M) manuals and technical build budgets prior to procurement or site mobilisation
- Work closely with sales estimating commercial and operational delivery teams to provide technical design input for tender proposals bids and client presentations
- Review technical submissions mentor junior design engineers and drive continuous improvement across internal design processes and CAD/BIM standards
- Provide specialist engineering advice during project delivery on-site installation and commissioning phases
- Demonstrable experience using Autodesk Revit (or equivalent 3D parametric software such as ArchiCAD or Vectorworks) alongside standard 2D AutoCAD
- Proven track record in designing water-based suppression systems (Sprinklers and/or Watermist) including performing detailed hydraulic calculations (e.g. using FHC or similar software)
- HNC HND or Degree in Building Services Engineering Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline
- Broad knowledge covering Fire Detection & Alarm systems (BS 5839) Emergency Lighting (BS 5266) and Gaseous Suppression systems desirable
- Strong understanding of BIM Level 2/ISO 19650 coordination and clash detection workflows desirable
- Industry certifications such as FIA Modules LPCB Competency Schemes or Health & Safety qualifications (e.g. IOSH Working Safely) desirable
- Full UK Driving Licence and pre-existing Right to Work in the UK
Required Skills:
Demonstrable experience using Autodesk Revit (or equivalent 3D parametric software such as ArchiCAD or Vectorworks) alongside standard 2D AutoCAD Proven track record in designing water-based suppression systems (Sprinklers and/or Watermist) including performing detailed hydraulic calculations (e.g. using FHC or similar software) HNC HND or Degree in Building Services Engineering Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline Broad knowledge covering Fire Detection & Alarm systems (BS 5839) Emergency Lighting (BS 5266) and Gaseous Suppression systems desirable Strong understanding of BIM Level 2/ISO 19650 coordination and clash detection workflows desirable Industry certifications such as FIA Modules LPCB Competency Schemes or Health & Safety qualifications (e.g. IOSH Working Safely) desirable Full UK Driving Licence and pre-existing Right to Work in the UK
Required Education:
HNC HND or Degree in Building Services Engineering Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline
