Helix International Group Ltd
Fire Alarm Design & Estimation Engineer
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Fire Alarm Design & Estimation Engineer
Fire Alarm Design & Estimation Engineer – Fire Systems
Location
Site & office-based (Bermondsey, London) Competitive salary
About the Role
We’re looking for a Design & Estimation Engineer to collaborate closely with our sales team, supporting the planning, surveying, designing, and costing of fire alarm installations, upgrades, remedials, and maintenance works across London. This role is crucial for ensuring smooth transitions between site assessments, technical design, maintenance evaluations, and commercial competitiveness.
You’ll carry out on-site surveys, design compliant fire systems per BS 5839, and provide detailed cost estimates—bringing accuracy and innovation to every project while balancing technical precision with commercialaine.
About Firetecnics
With over 35 years of experience, Firetecnics is a LPCB-certified, trusted leader in fire safety for the commercial and residential property sectors. We don’t just deliver—we deliver proactive, personalised solutions that ensure full compliance and peace of mind.
Growing in London, we’re your one-stop insurance for everything from fire alarm systems to ongoing compliance management.
Key Responsibilities
1. On-Site Assessments & Technical Advice
- Conduct detailed surveys (upgrades, retrofits, maintenance) of existing and new sites.
- Evaluate conditions of fire alarm systems, identifying compliance gaps, obsolescence, and remedial needs.
- Assess site constraints, especially in live/occupied environments.
- Record asset registers, schedules, and infrastructure reports.
- Collaborate with office-based teams and sales to understand requirements and opportunities (e.g., small works, follow-on projects).
- Deliver survey reports supporting mobilisation, asset management, and additional opportunities.
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2. Fire Alarm System Design
- Produce designs complying with BS 5839 and industry best practices.
- Develop sketch layouts, device schematics, and documentation (wire paths, causes/effects, etc.).
- Ensure designs are cost-effective, constructible, and practical within small works focus (typically up to £150k).
- Liaise with client specifications, drawings, and trade-offs.
3. Project Estimation
- Prepare detailed cost estimates for small works (£1,000–£150k+) and maintenance contracts.
- Breakdown labour, materials, timelines, and subcontractors accurately to support sales proposals.
- Identify potential risks, ambiguities, assumptions, and value-adding alternatives.
4. Sales Support & Bid Development
- Work side-by-side with sales teams to create bespoke solutions for competitively winning new business.
- Attend meetings to present technical proposals and refine pricing viability.
- Provide post-sale input to ensure seamless handover to project teams.
5. Technical Handover
- Ensure delivery teams understand scope, risks, and cost allowances.
- Support project teams with technical advice where required.
Requirements & Skills
Essential Experience
✔ Proven track record in:
- Fire alarm design/installation/surveying/estimating (or migration from installation → design/core)
✔ Strong r understanding of:
- BS 5839 and related fire safety standards.
- Small works project estimates (typically £1k–£150k).
- Maintenance condition assessments (asset verification, system reports, upgrade opportunities).
✔ Proficiency in:
- Installation methods and labour time provisioning.
- Cost planning: materials, labour, subcontractors.
Soft Skills & Competencies
✔ Precise design capabilities – translating technical specs into compliant, buildable solutions. ✔ Commercial acumen – balancing trade-offs, estimating costs, and maximising value engineering. ✔ Hand-drawn/sketch diagramming ability (supporting CAD handoff). ✔ Attention to detail – critical for quote accuracy and scope control. ✔ Collaborative comms – clear communication with sales, operations, and survey teams.
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Ideal Background
Exposure to roles such as:
- Fire Systems Engineer, Installation Engineer, Project Engineer
- Estimator / Surveyor in similar sectors. Candidates with a background in commissioning/field experience who have shifted into design/estimation are encouraged to apply.
What You’ll Gain
Career & Professional Growth
✅ Tailored, competitive package reflecting your expertise and potential contribution. ✅ Uplift opportunities within a growing, trusted firm—enrich your resume while driving your career forward. ✅ Full training to ensure you’re equipped for success from day one.
Benefits & Culture
📊 Competitive perks:
- Pension contribution (4% matched salary).
- Private medical cover, £4 salary life insurance.
- 23 days base holiday (extensible).
- Perkpal lifestyle and reward discounts.
🤝 You’ll work in a supportive, collaborate culture where expertise feeds continuous improvement in safety, risk reduction, and efficiency.
🔥 Why this role? If you’re a practical, detail-oriented engineer with a passion for fire safety—and want a rewarding career with responsibility for impactful projects—we’d love to hear from you. Firetecnics isn’t your average provider; we’re London’s trusted partner for businesses that can’t afford risk. (And we offer the perks and development to prove it.)
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