Senior Fire Protection Design Engineer
Solid Talent · Reading, England ·
Reading, United Kingdom | Posted on 05/08/2026 Work Experience Fire Protection, Design Engineer, Fire Detection, Fire Suppression, Active Fire Protection, Water-Based Suppression, Sprinkler Systems, Watermist Systems, Gaseous Suppression, Hydraulic Calculations, Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, 2D AutoCAD, 3D BIM, BIM City Reading Province Reading Country United Kingdom Postal Code RG1 Job Description Location – Hybrid, Remote Reading Join a market leader specialising in bespoke fire detection and suppression systems, delivering end-to-end design, installation, and 24/7 maintenance.
Operating as part of a wider safety group, the business predominantly serves critical infrastructure and complex data centres. Due to rapid business growth and an expanding portfolio of high-value critical infrastructure projects, they are looking for a Senior Fire Protection Design Engineer to join their growing design department.
This is an urgent, high-impact hire where you will shape technical delivery, mentor junior engineers, and drive innovative 3D/BIM solutions across the business. Responsibilities, but are not limited to Lead all technical design activities, including system schematics, layouts, hydraulic calculations, and 3D/BIM models for active fire protection systems Produce detailed engineered system designs and technical submissions compliant with relevant UK, European, and international standards (e.g., BS 5839, BS 5266, BS 7671, BS 9251 / BS 8489, and NFPA) Generate, review, and issue as-built drawings, Operation & Maintenance (O&M) manuals, and technical build budgets prior to procurement or site mobilisation Work closely with sales, estimating, commercial, and operational delivery teams to provide technical design input for tender proposals, bids, and client presentations Review technical submissions, mentor junior design engineers, and drive continuous improvement across internal design processes and CAD/BIM standards Provide specialist engineering advice during project delivery, on-site installation, and commissioning phases Experiences required Demonstrable experience using Autodesk Revit (or equivalent 3D parametric software such as ArchiCAD or Vectorworks) alongside standard 2D AutoCAD Proven track record in designing water-based suppression systems (Sprinklers and/or Watermist), including performing detailed hydraulic calculations (e.g., using FHC or similar software) HNC, HND, or Degree in Building Services Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline Broad knowledge covering Fire Detection & Alarm systems (BS 5839), Emergency Lighting (BS 5266), and Gaseous Suppression systems desirable Strong understanding of BIM Level 2/ISO 19650 coordination and clash detection workflows desirable Industry certifications such as FIA Modules, LPCB Competency Schemes, or Health & Safety qualifications (e.g., IOSH Working Safely) desirable Full UK Driving Licence and pre-existing Right to Work in the UK Package 37.5 Hours P/W | Monday to Friday | 8:30am to 5pm | Up to 33 Days Holiday Inc.
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