Design Engineer (Mechanical) - Fire Suppression
Location: Essex (Witham) / Central London - hybrid
Type: Full-time, permanent
Salary: £45,000-£55,000 + benefits
The Company:
An established UK fire engineering group designing, installing and maintaining fire suppression, detection and life-safety systems. They have a dedicated data centre division and invest in training and progression for their design team.
The Role:
You’ll lead mechanical fire suppression design on data centre projects, from secure cells through to hyperscale facilities. You’ll own your designs from layout and hydraulic calculations through to as-installed information, working closely with project teams and BIM coordination.
Key Responsibilities
- Produce design layouts, schematics and block plans for sprinkler, gaseous and water mist systems
- Carry out hydraulic calculations and interpret results using FHC
- Check designs against BS EN 12845, VdS 4001, BS 8489, BS 9990, BS 5306, BS EN 15004, NFPA and FM standards
- Build and drive federated Revit/Navisworks models, run clash detection and attend design coordination meetings
- Prepare detailed equipment schedules for delivery and commissioning teams
- Coordinate interfaces with fire alarm cause and effect matrices
- Deliver designs on time and to budget, and provide O&M and as-installed information
Requirements
- Proven experience in fire suppression or sprinkler design
- Strong AutoCAD and Revit skills, with working Navisworks knowledge
- Hydraulic calculation experience (FHC or similar)
- Working knowledge of BS EN 12845 and LPC, with NFPA/FM exposure an advantage
- Data centre or mission-critical experience is a strong plus
- Able to work hybrid between the Essex and London offices
Design Engineer (Mechanical) - Fire Suppression in Witham employer: Cento
Cento is an exceptional employer that values innovation and collaboration, providing a dynamic work environment for Senior ICT Infrastructure Project Managers. With a strong focus on employee growth, we offer comprehensive training and development opportunities, alongside competitive benefits that promote work-life balance. Our European locations foster a diverse culture where your contributions are recognised, making it a rewarding place to advance your career in the data centre sector.
