Produce compliant fire alarm system designs in accordance with BS 5839 and other relevant British Standards.
Develop detailed design drawings, schematics, layouts, and supporting technical documentation.
Ensure all designs meet BAFE certification and regulatory compliance standards.
Review technical specifications, tender documentation, and project requirements.
Provide technical clarification and design support to installation teams where required.
Participate in technical design reviews during recruitment or project phases.
Collaborate with operations and project management teams to ensure designs are practical, scalable, and aligned with project workflows.
Contribute to the development of scalable design processes as project volumes increase.
Maintain strong documentation control and compliance alignment within a regulated environment.
Other position-level duties as they arise.

At least 3 years’ experience designing fire alarm systems within the UK market.
Strong working knowledge of BS 5839 and relevant fire safety standards.
Experience operating within a BAFE-certified or equivalent regulated environment.
Ability to produce technically sound, installation-ready fire system designs.
Strong understanding of compliance, certification, and regulatory frameworks.
Comfortable operating in a technically scrutinised and compliance-driven environment.
Ability to work autonomously and take ownership of design outputs.
Experience liaising directly with operations and installation teams (advantageous).
Experience in fire & security integration projects (advantageous).
Willingness to undertake BAFE certification training pathway (advantageous if not already certified).

Fire Systems Designer

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