Fire Protection Engineer

Overview

Are you passionate about shaping safer, more sustainable infrastructure? This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking engineering business delivering cutting-edge solutions across Rail, Highways, Power, and Tunnels.

We’re looking for a Fire Systems Design Engineer to lead on the design and coordination of Fire Suppression, Hydrant, and Dry/Wet Riser Services on medium to large-scale projects. You’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring technical excellence, compliance, and smooth delivery, working closely with project teams and stakeholders.

What’s on offer

• Salary up to £90,000 + Car Allowance + benefits (DOE)
• Exposure to landmark UK infrastructure projects with long-term career development

We’re also sharing details and context around pay and role scope as provided by Whiteoak Associates.

What you’ll do

• Lead fire suppression system designs in line with BS9990, BS EN 12845 and other standards
• Oversee and coordinate designs prepared by MEP consultants and contractors
• Develop and manage Fire Alarm Cause & Effects documents
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams, accreditation bodies, and project stakeholders
• Support tendering, procurement, and delivery while championing innovation and value engineering

What we’re looking for

• Strong knowledge of fire system design & standards
• Hands-on experience with active and passive fire safety systems
• Degree/HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering (or similar)
• LPCB Basic Sprinkler Design Competency + membership of a relevant professional body

Why join

• Work on major infrastructure projects that make a real impact
• Be part of a collaborative, values-driven team
• Access professional development and support toward registration (EngTech, IEng, CEng)

If this sounds like you — or someone in your network — we’d love to hear from you.

DM me for more details or apply via [link].

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Design and Engineering
• Industries
• Engineering Services and Building Construction

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