Fire Detection Design Engineer

Job Description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

Are you a skilled Fire Protection Engineer with experience in fire alarm systems, emergency lighting, and fire safety compliance and design with in-depth experience and knowledge of the fire and security industry including understanding of the installation process and comprehension of the British Standards that are required to design and develop and integrate automatic fire detection to complex buildings as part of a fire strategy delivery

Do you have good knowledge of

• BS5839 series - Fire detection and alarm systems for buildings,
• BS9999, Code of practice for fire safety in the design, management and use of buildings
• BS 9991: The national standard for fire safety in residential buildings

WSP are looking to bring specialist design knowledge into our current fire engineering team, the role will include

Fire Alarm design and specification - with experience of Design, Commissioning, installing, and upgrading all types of fire detection equipment.

Providing Technical Support & design development Service - Providing expert support and advice to the fire engineering team to meet the client requirements for Automatic fire detection in various buildings and structures.

Management of design configuration baseline for the above systems in response to developing project requirements and design information from the fire engineering team.

Checking and reviewing design deliverables to programme deadlines and to appropriate relevant standards, codes, and regulations.

Working within multi discipline projects, supporting design aspects of contracts in designs to meet client Engineering Standards, responding to Technical Queries, supporting production of technical specification for Works Acceptance Testing at supplier facilities.

To integrate and coordinate the above systems into the wider SRP Plant, via Building Interface Modelling (BIM), working with the other engineering and non-technical disciplines.

Support the project Commissioning team activities.

Responsibility for ensuring that throughout remaining phases of the project lifecycle, the system design intent is aligned to safety case requirements of the fire strategy and ensuring all functional requirements are met, ensuring Validation and Verification is adequately managed were required.

Mentor and support the development of engineers, designers, graduates, and apprentices.

Do you have

Extensive experience in fire alarm design and specification and experience in a team leader or delivery manager

Strong knowledge of FIA / NICEIC compliance standards.

Preferably with experience with fire alarm installation & commissioning (conventional, addressable, wireless systems).

Experience of developing cause and effects matrices and third-party system integration.

Excellent problem-solving and report-writing skills.

Successful applications will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

With us, you can. Apply today.

About Us

We are one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 69,300 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

Work-life balance

At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It's important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.

Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Diversity

We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote a culture of inclusivity.

Health & Wellbeing

We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.

Med24 offers you and your family unlimited telephone access to an NHS doctor, available 24/7, with options for face-to-face video consultations. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.

Flex your time

To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the "WSP My Hour," allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.

We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development

We understand the importance of development and training to you. That's why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.



Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.