Website Cento Group
With almost two decades of expertise, Cento stands as an unrivalled global market leader in recruitment for the Building Services sector. Our reputation is built on forging strategic partnerships, delving into client culture for tailored recruitment. We don't just source top-tier talent; we ensure each placement aligns seamlessly with client objectives. Beyond that, we prioritise our candidates, fostering an environment that values their aspirations and career growth.
Fire Systems Design Engineer
Location: Remote, UK (covering client sites nationally)
Type: Full-time
Salary: £45,000 + company car
The Company
An established UK fire and security systems integrator delivering fire detection, life safety and security solutions for commercial clients nationwide. The business combines in-house design, project delivery and maintenance capability, with a strong focus on technically sound, compliant systems and long-term client relationships.
The Role
A technical design and estimating role at the heart of the fire and security business. You’ll assess client fire safety needs, design conventional and addressable fire alarm systems from specifications and floor plans, and produce accurate, profitable quotations. Working closely with the BDM and sales team across the UK, you’ll take projects from survey and technical design through to handover.
Key Responsibilities
- Design conventional and addressable fire alarm systems from drawings, specifications and client requirement documents, in line with current standards and codes of practice.
- Technically vet projects before customer submission so every design is sound, fit for purpose and accurately costed for equipment, labour, pre-staging and testing.
- Progress internal and external enquiries, interpret specifications and select the best equipment from the supported portfolio.
- Produce quotations for new installations, system upgrades, and fire system maintenance and servicing contracts.
- Liaise with clients, manufacturers and the sales team to deliver detailed designs that meet client requirements and expectations.
- Support the BDM and sales team across the UK, from site survey and technical design to completion.
- Work with the projects team, contractors and customers to ensure timely and effective delivery.
- Identify extra works opportunities and generate sales leads.
- Help source parts and suppliers, and support the technical support and account management teams when required.
- Follow all health, safety, information security and compliance policies.
Requirements
- Proven experience designing fire and life safety systems.
- Able to design systems from drawings and client requirement documents.
- Working knowledge of UK fire detection standards (e.g. BS 5839-1).
- Strong planning and organisational skills, with experience managing projects and tasks to tight deadlines.
- Sound technical knowledge, with strong analytical thinking and problem-solving.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, and able to build strong relationships with colleagues and clients.
- Desirable: experience with Gent, Advanced, C-Tec, Kentec and VESDA systems, and with disabled refuge systems.
Package
- £45,000 basic salary
- Company car
- Laptop and mobile phone
To apply for this job please visit www.centogroup.com.
