Senior Fire Systems Engineer

PSR Rail Team are currently recruiting for a Senior Fire Systems Engineer to work full time in Central London. This will be working for a well established Rail contractor who are working on one of the biggest projects in the UK. Don't miss out!

🔥 Fire Systems Design Engineer - Role Overview

This role focuses on leading the end-to-end design and construction coordination of Fire Suppression, Hydrant, and Dry/Wet Riser Services , especially in large-scale infrastructure projects (Rail, Highways, Power). The position blends deep technical design with project management, compliance , and stakeholder engagement .

✅ Key Responsibilities Breakdown

🔧 Design Leadership & Compliance

• Lead fire system designs (Suppression, Hydrant, Riser).

• Ensure compliance with:

  • BS9990 - Non-automatic fire-fighting systems in buildings

  • BS EN 12845 - Automatic sprinkler systems

• Design verification and reviews of third-party MEP consultant work.

• Focus on constructability , maintainability , and compliance .

🔄 Interface & Documentation

• Develop Fire Alarm Cause & Effects documents .

• Coordinate third-party interfaces (e.g., alarms, BMS, suppression, etc.).

• Work with BRE Global or similar accreditation bodies.

👥 Project & Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate with Engineering Managers to resolve integration issues.

• Drive standardisation, cost savings (value engineering), and innovation.

• Support during tender, procurement, and construction phases.

🧑‍🏫 Line Management & Governance

• Staff development and ensuring completion of mandatory training .

• Promote H&S practices using tools like Notify .

• Uphold information security and quality systems .

🧠 Person Specification

🎓 Qualifications (Essential)

• Degree or HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering (or similar).

• LPCB Basic Sprinkler Design Certificate .

• Membership in:

  • Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE),

  • Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), or similar.

• Encouraged: Registration with Engineering Council (EngTech, IEng, or CEng).

🛠 Technical Knowledge & Skills

• Extensive Fire Systems design (active + passive).

• Advanced CAD/BIM capabilities for fire systems.

• Deep familiarity with industry codes/standards .

• Analytical, solution-driven approach.

🧰 Experience Required

• Full lifecycle experience (tender → design → install → certification).

• Specific focus on Rail sector projects.

• Strong multidisciplinary coordination background.

Contact Dan Confrey at PSR Solutions for more info!