Fire Alarm and Gas Suppression Design Engineer

Role Overview

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is looking for a Fire Alarm and Gas Suppression Design Engineer to join the electrical and fire detection department. The role involves designing fire alarm and gas suppression systems for Commercial, Industrial and Special Risk environments, meeting correct codes of practice and client requirements.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Reading project specific consultant specification.
• Reading and reviewing project specific drawings, documents, and proposals.
• Applying fire alarm and gas suppression knowledge to design systems
• The production of 3D models and ongoing co-ordination with the client and other trades during the development of the contract design.
• Being in contact with suppliers to ensure you are up to date with the latest market developments and products.
• Maybe required to travel abroad for client meetings.
• Liaising with clients.
• Attending online and in person meetings.
• Dialogue with project and sales teams.
• Internal handover meetings upon project award.

Essential Skills

• Understanding of Fire Alarm and Gas Suppression related standards BS5839, BS6266, BS7273, BSEN15004 etc
• The Use of AutoCAD, Revit and Navisworks for 2D and 3D design work
• Qualifications in Industry Standard and Products would be an advantage.
• Previous experience in the fire alarm industry
• Understanding of the commercial implications of what you are designing.
• A can-do hands-on attitude
• Excellent customer service skills, with a friendly approach
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Ability to multitask and work as a team.
• Willingness to learn and develop.
• Reliability
• Team Player

Benefits

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] offers a comprehensive benefits package including virtual GP, financial wellbeing assistance, lifestyle benefits platform (Choices), high street discounts, cycle-to-work scheme, life cover up to four times salary, enhanced pension contributions, save-as-you-earn scheme, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Matching Share Plan, and recognition awards with cash prizes.

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

Since 1987, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]’s 80,000 employees have been maintaining companies globally. We are the UK’s leading facilities management and professional services company, and our clients range from household names in banking, critical government sites as well as hospitals and schools. Join our [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Team.