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Senior Fire Protection Design Engineer

Solid Talent

Job Location:

Reading - UK

Monthly Salary: GBP 65000 - 65000

Experience Required: 2-3years

Posted: 11 August 2026 (10 hours ago)

Application Deadline: 8 November 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Senior Fire Protection Design Engineer Permanent Full-Time

Salary Circa 55000 DOE

Location Hybrid Remote Reading

Join a market leader specialising in bespoke fire detection and suppression systems delivering end-to-end design installation and 24/7 maintenance. Operating as part of a wider safety group the business predominantly serves critical infrastructure and complex data centres.

Due to rapid business growth and an expanding portfolio of high-value critical infrastructure projects they are looking for a Senior Fire Protection Design Engineer to join their growing design department. This is an urgent high-impact hire where you will shape technical delivery mentor junior engineers and drive innovative 3D/BIM solutions across the business.

Responsibilities but are not limited to

Lead all technical design activities including system schematics layouts hydraulic calculations and 3D/BIM models for active fire protection systems
Produce detailed engineered system designs and technical submissions compliant with relevant UK European and international standards (e.g. BS 5839 BS 5266 BS 7671 BS 9251 / BS 8489 and NFPA)
Generate review and issue as-built drawings Operation & Maintenance (O&M) manuals and technical build budgets prior to procurement or site mobilisation
Work closely with sales estimating commercial and operational delivery teams to provide technical design input for tender proposals bids and client presentations
Review technical submissions mentor junior design engineers and drive continuous improvement across internal design processes and CAD/BIM standards
Provide specialist engineering advice during project delivery on-site installation and commissioning phases

Experiences required

Demonstrable experience using Autodesk Revit (or equivalent 3D parametric software such as ArchiCAD or Vectorworks) alongside standard 2D AutoCAD
Proven track record in designing water-based suppression systems (Sprinklers and/or Watermist) including performing detailed hydraulic calculations (e.g. using FHC or similar software)
HNC HND or Degree in Building Services Engineering Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline
Broad knowledge covering Fire Detection & Alarm systems (BS 5839) Emergency Lighting (BS 5266) and Gaseous Suppression systems desirable
Strong understanding of BIM Level 2/ISO 19650 coordination and clash detection workflows desirable
Industry certifications such as FIA Modules LPCB Competency Schemes or Health & Safety qualifications (e.g. IOSH Working Safely) desirable
Full UK Driving Licence and pre-existing Right to Work in the UK

Package

37.5 Hours P/W Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5pm Up to 33 Days Holiday Inc. Bank Company Pension Bi-Annual Performance Bonus Healthcare & Wellbeing Coverage Social Events

Required Skills:

Demonstrable experience using Autodesk Revit (or equivalent 3D parametric software such as ArchiCAD or Vectorworks) alongside standard 2D AutoCAD Proven track record in designing water-based suppression systems (Sprinklers and/or Watermist) including performing detailed hydraulic calculations (e.g. using FHC or similar software) HNC HND or Degree in Building Services Engineering Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline Broad knowledge covering Fire Detection & Alarm systems (BS 5839) Emergency Lighting (BS 5266) and Gaseous Suppression systems desirable Strong understanding of BIM Level 2/ISO 19650 coordination and clash detection workflows desirable Industry certifications such as FIA Modules LPCB Competency Schemes or Health & Safety qualifications (e.g. IOSH Working Safely) desirable Full UK Driving Licence and pre-existing Right to Work in the UK

Required Education:

HNC HND or Degree in Building Services Engineering Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline

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