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Fire Detection Design Engineer

Manchester-Manchester-United Kingdom💼 Full-time🗓 2026-08-10 → 2026-09-26

Core

Design and develop compliant fire detection and life safety solutions for customer projects, producing system layouts, schematics, and technical documentation.

Role type

Fire Detection Design Engineer

Builds

Fire detection and life safety system designs and technical packages

Domain

Fire & Security / Life Safety

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Fire detection system design, BS5839-1 knowledge, technical specification interpretation, design documentation creation, technical calculations, AutoCAD proficiency, project management

Preferred skills

FIA Fire Detection Design qualification, integrated security systems knowledge (CCTV, Access Control), 3D design software (Revit, Navisworks), site survey experience, large commercial project experience

Technologies

AutoCAD, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word), Revit, Navisworks

Responsibilities

Design fire detection systems per BS5839-1, produce system layouts and schematics, review customer specifications and drawings, conduct site surveys, liaise with customers and project teams, ensure design compliance and commercial viability, participate in design reviews

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC

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