Fire Alarm Design Engineer – Data Centres

Fire Alarm Design Engineer – Data Centres

📍 London
💰 £50,000 – £55,000 + Benefits + Career Progression

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Fire Alarm Design Engineer to join a leading specialist within the critical infrastructure and data centre sector.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong engineer with a background in fire alarm system design who is looking to work on high-profile data centre projects across London and the South East.

The Role

As a Fire Alarm Design Engineer, you will be responsible for the design and coordination of complex fire detection and alarm systems within mission-critical environments. You will work closely with project teams, consultants, and end clients to deliver compliant and high-performing fire protection solutions.

Key Responsibilities

* Design fire alarm systems for large-scale data centre projects

* Produce detailed drawings, schematics, and technical submittals

* Ensure designs comply with BS5839 and relevant industry standards

* Carry out cause & effect design and system interfacing

* Liaise with consultants, contractors, and end users throughout project delivery

* Support commissioning and technical delivery teams where required

* Attend client and design coordination meetings

Requirements

* Proven experience as a Fire Alarm Design Engineer

* Experience with BS5839 and fire system regulations

* Proficient using AutoCAD and fire alarm design software

* Understanding of aspirating systems and suppression integration beneficial

* Strong communication and coordination skills

* FIA qualifications advantageous

Package

* Salary between £50,000 – £55,000

* Competitive benefits package

* Hybrid working opportunities

* Ongoing training and career development

* Opportunity to work on flagship data centre projects

If you are a Fire Alarm Design Engineer looking for your next challenge within the rapidly growing data centre sector, we would love to hear from you