At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the design of innovative fire and security systems using cutting-edge CAD software.
- Company: Join FMS Fire and Security, a leader in electronic safety solutions.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, company vehicle, private healthcare, and career progression.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive, forward-thinking environment with ongoing training opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by shaping safety standards and mentoring a dynamic design team.
- Qualifications: Experience in fire and security system design and excellent communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
FMS Fire and Security provide consultancy, design, tender, installation, commissioning, training, maintenance and service for single, integrated and multi-discipline electronic fire and security systems. These systems incorporate Fire Detection, Fire Extinguishing Systems, Intruder Alarms, Closed Circuit Television, Access Control, Emergency Lighting and Voice Evacuation Systems, as well as Gates, Barriers, Turnstiles, Cabling and Security Lighting.
FMS Fire and Security Ltd are a Quality Assured company certified and audited through UKAS. We hold NSI Gold status for security disciplines and also NSI Gold Fire for the BAFE SP203 scheme.
This is more than a design management role. You will have the opportunity to influence business strategy, develop design standards, mentor and grow the design team, and play a key role in supporting FMS's continued expansion. You will take overall responsibility for the design function, leading fire and security system designs from concept through to completion while ensuring compliance, quality, efficiency and commercial success. Ensuring that designs and costs are issued promptly and in such a way that project installations go smoothly. You will lead a design team focused on design improvements ensuring compliance with Industry Standards and to support the development of the design team.
Key Responsibilities:
- To lead the design of both fire and security systems - using both 2D and 3D CAD modelling software
- Support the preparation of design costings, technical submissions and tender documentation.
- Assist relevant project managers where required and other members of the team
- Provide technical knowledge and support.
- Produce detailed component / Cad drawings.
- Review tender packages and ensure compliance with specification and selected material.
Skills And Experience Required:
- Experience in designing fire and security systems.
- Good commercial awareness and experience of competitive tenders.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
- Full UK driving licence
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary
- Company vehicle or car allowance
- Company bonus scheme
- Private healthcare
- Death in service benefit
- Contributory pension scheme
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Genuine opportunities for career progression
- Supportive, professional and forward-thinking working environment.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, colour, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability.
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