Job Description:

Fire Alarm Design Engineer – Data Centres

📍 London
💰 £50,000 – £55,000 + Benefits + Career Progression

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Fire Alarm Design Engineer to join a leading specialist within the critical infrastructure and data centre sector.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong engineer with a background in fire alarm system design who is looking to work on high-profile data centre projects across London and the South East.

The Role

As a Fire Alarm Design Engineer, you will be responsible for the design and coordination of complex fire detection and alarm systems within mission-critical environments. You will work closely with project teams, consultants, and end clients to deliver compliant and high-performing fire protection solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design fire alarm systems for large-scale data centre projects
• Produce detailed drawings, schematics, and technical submittals
• Ensure designs comply with BS5839 and relevant industry standards
• Carry out cause & effect design and system interfacing
• Liaise with consultants, contractors, and end users throughout project delivery
• Support commissioning and technical delivery teams where required
• Attend client and design coordination meetings

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Fire Alarm Design Engineer
• Experience with BS5839 and fire system regulations
• Proficient using AutoCAD and fire alarm design software
• Understanding of aspirating systems and suppression integration beneficial
• Strong communication and coordination skills
• FIA qualifications advantageous

Package

• Salary between £50,000 – £55,000
• Competitive benefits package
• Hybrid working opportunities
• Ongoing training and career development
• Opportunity to work on flagship data centre projects

If you are a Fire Alarm Design Engineer looking for your next challenge within the rapidly growing data centre sector, we would love to hear from you.