Fire Systems Project Engineer

Job Summary

The successful candidate will be required to carry out surveys of the existing sprinkler system, clarify proposed scope works as achievable (from a compliance and a buildability perspective), identify additional non‑compliances, and potentially carry out design work. Subsequently plan/organise the required sprinkler system alterations.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out site surveys of the existing sprinkler system and mark up red line drawings / record changes required
• Review proposed scope of works from a compliance and buildability perspective (i.e. scope of works generated by others will specify relocate 4 no. sprinkler heads. Confirm that this work is possible, and that it is the correct scope of work to resolve the identified non‑compliance).
• Identify and report any other non‑compliances on the sprinkler system while carrying out site surveys.
• Report findings to the Contractors Responsible Engineer to determine next steps required for each scope of works task.

Required Qualifications and Professional Body Memberships

• CSCS Card
• LPCB Basic Sprinkler Design Competency
• BAFSA/ABBE Level 2 Certificate in Fire Sprinkler Installation (Commercial or Commercial & Residential)
• BAFSA/ABBE Level 3 Award in Inspection & Commissioning of Commercial Fire Sprinkler Systems
• BAFSA/ABBE Level 5 Diploma in System Classification and Design of Pre‑Calculated Commercial Fire Sprinkler Systems

Desired Qualifications

• Sentinel Card
• CITB SSSTS/SMSTS and/or IOSH Managing Safely
• HNC/HND/Degree in Mechanical Engineering / General Engineering or similar
• Professional membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. The Institution of Fire Engineers, Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Association of Project Management or professional registration with the engineering council (EngTech, IEng or CEng))

Person Specification

Essential

• Proactive and self‑motivating
• Good working knowledge of BS EN 12845
• Experience of carrying out sprinkler system surveys and as‑fitted drawing mark‑ups

Desired

• Good working knowledge of Network Rail standards, BS 9992 and sub‑surface railway regulations
• Experience of carrying out sprinkler system designs
• Experience in the use of Bluebeam PDF software
• Experience in the design and/or installation of trace heating and insulation

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