Fire Suppression/Alarm Design Engineer

Jensen Hughes is seeking an Engineer specialising in Fire Suppression/Alarm systems design, for our growing business in the UK and Ireland.

Location: Birmingham, England; Dublin, Ireland; Edinburgh, Scotland; Glasgow, Scotland; London, England; Manchester, England

Company Overview

Throughout our worldwide network of experts, clients and communities, we are renowned for our leadership in fire protection engineering. Our expertise extends broadly across closely related security and risk-based fields – from accessibility consulting and risk analysis to process safety, forensic investigations, security risk consulting, emergency management, digital innovation and more.

Our engineers and consultants collaborate to solve complex safety and security challenges, ensuring our clients can protect what matters most. For over 80 years, we have helped mitigate risks that threaten lives, property and reputations. Through technology, expertise and industry-leading research, we remain dedicated to our purpose of making our world safe, secure and resilient.

At Jensen Hughes, we believe that creating and sustaining a culture of trust, integrity and professional growth starts with putting our people first. Our employees are our greatest strength, and we value the unique perspectives and talents they bring to our organization.

Why join us to grow your career

We are the largest fire consultancy in Europe with offices located in Belgium, Finland, Denmark, Italy, and the UK & Ireland. Our reputation for providing innovative, design focused solutions has made us the consultant of choice for many of Europe’s leading industry/property clients.

Job training is provided, learning through working with experts in the UK, Europe and globally.

As a Fire Suppression/Alarm Design Engineer, you will be an integral part of a dynamic technical team, working with our experienced Engineers alongside other teams on the industry’s leading technical projects. Working with us offers an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients, and communities. You will be given the opportunity to progress rapidly.

Responsibilities – Fire Suppression Systems

• Responsible for all aspects of the fire suppression disciplines on site including inspections of fire protection, fixed extinguishing / sprinkler systems.
• Production of Fire Suppression system design documents such as drawings, hydraulic calculations for all types of buildings, including but not limited to Residential, Commercial and Industrial Buildings, in accordance with BS9251, BS EN 12845, LPC rules, NFPA standards and FM Global data sheets.
• Fire safety and protection for all types of buildings, including a wide variety of occupancy types, in particular industrial facilities, commercial buildings, retail complexes, amongst others.
• Witnessing testing and commissioning of all fire suppression systems, carrying out regular site inspections during installation and for existing systems.
• Communicating with clients, architects, consultants from other disciplines, and approval authorities.

What you will work on

• Plan and direct engineering activities for your own projects.
• Take the technical lead role in projects.
• Design fire suppression systems.
• Prepare and present technical reports and presentations.

Responsibilities – Fire Alarm Systems

• Responsible for the design, coordination and documentation of fire detection and alarm systems in compliance with statutory requirements, relevant British Standards and project-specific fire strategies.
• The role involves working closely with fire engineers, MEP designers, contractors and clients to deliver compliant, coordinated and buildable fire alarm solutions.

What you will work on

• Design fire detection and alarm systems in accordance with BS 5839 (Parts 1 and 6), Approved Document B and project-specific fire strategies.
• Develop fire alarm layouts, schematics and cause-and-effect matrices suitable for design and regulatory approval.
• Produce technical reports, specifications and design notes.
• Respond to design queries, RFIs and technical clarifications.
• Undertake site visits to review installation progress against design intent.
• Support commissioning and testing activities.
• Assist in resolving non-conformances and design changes.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Engineering or related field.
• LPCB qualifications/BAFSA trainings would be preferred.
• Experience in code consulting and design of fire suppression/fire alarm systems, in a project design environment.
• Chartered Engineer or working towards chartership.
• Experience designing fire suppression/alarm systems.
• Experience in relevant engineering software such as hydraulic calculation software, AutoCAD, Revit and SprinkCAD etc. Training available as necessary.
• Excellent report writing and interpersonal skills.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Ability to present clear and technically sound fire protection engineering strategies and good communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, enjoy professional challenges and wants to be an integral part of the long-term growth of Jensen Hughes.

Our People Are Our Greatest Asset

At Jensen Hughes, we know that our people are the foundation of our success. To attract and retain the best talent, we offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance, and professional growth.

Our UK and Ireland Benefits Include

• Private medical insurance.
• 33 days paid time off with an additional day after 3 years.
• Industry-leading contributory pension scheme.
• 4x life assurance.
• Income protection scheme.
• Discretionary bonus scheme.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Enhanced parental-related pay.
• Recognition and reward programmes to celebrate team efforts.
• Access to extensive technical training and resources.

Supporting Your Work-Life Balance

We understand the importance of flexibility and balance. We’re happy to discuss hybrid, part-time, and flexible working arrangements to suit both you and the business. We also offer:

• Flexible working hours and patterns including early Friday finish.
• Flexible holiday use over Christmas/New Year.
• Enhanced holiday entitlement after three years.
• The option to carry over up to five unused holiday days into the next year.

A Commitment to Continuous Improvement

Our benefits represent a meaningful investment in both our people and the future of Jensen Hughes. We regularly review our benefits programme to ensure it aligns with statutory requirements, market trends, and the needs of our team.

Jensen Hughes is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.