Technical Lead (Fire Alarms)

Pro-Group Recruitment are proud to be working with a leading fire safety contractor who are known for their quality, innovation, and consistent delivery.

As a result of growth and success, our client are seeking an experienced Fire Detection & Alarm Design Engineer to join their technical team. This is a key role responsible for producing compliant, high-quality fire system designs, supporting project delivery from concept to completion, and acting as a technical authority across the business.

Responsibilites:

You will be responsible for the technical design, survey, and specification of fire detection and alarm systems in full compliance with BS 5839-1 and related standards. You will ensure all designs are safe, reliable, technically sound, and able to integrate with building-wide systems such as door entry, access control, PAVA, and BMS.

You will also provide expert advice throughout project lifecycles, mentor junior staff, and maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation and standards.

Technical Design & Survey
• Conduct detailed site surveys and assess client requirements
• Design and specify fire alarm and detection systems to BS 5839-1
• Produce system drawings, schematics, cause & effect matrices, and schedules
• Prepare technical submissions and design proposals for clients
• Ensure system integration capabilities with access control, security, PAVA, and BMS
• Keep up to date with changes to all relevant British and European standards

Client Liaison & Technical Leadership
• Act as primary technical contact for clients, consultants, and contractors
• Clearly communicate complex technical information to all stakeholders
• Support installation and commissioning teams with design intent
• Lead design reviews, risk assessments, and validation sessions
• Represent Fieldway professionally during meetings and site visits

Compliance & Documentation
• Ensure full compliance with BS 5839-1, BS 7273, BS 5266, EN 54, and other codes
• Produce design certification, calculations, and compliance documentation
• Assess completed installations for design accuracy and performance

Team Development
• Promote a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement
• Line-manage a small team (2–3 staff) and support wider engineering teams

Essential Requirements
• BS 5839-1 Fire Detection & Alarm Design qualification (FIA or equivalent)
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in fire detection & alarm (design, survey, commissioning)
• Strong knowledge of BS 5839-1:2017 and 2023 amendments
• Ability to produce and interpret technical drawings
• Confident client communicator and technical lead
• Full UK driving licence
• ECS/CSCS, SMSTS or equivalent site safety qualifications

Desirable Requirements
• FIA Advanced Design, Maintenance or Commissioning
• Experience as Senior Engineer, Project Manager, or Operations Lead
• Additional Health & Safety qualifications
• First Aid certification

If you are a technically strong Fire Alarm Design Engineer who takes pride in delivering compliant, reliable and high-quality systems and you want to join a forward-thinking organisation with excellent progression, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion.

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