VVB Engineering
Principal Fire Suppression Engineer
Get notified of more jobs like this · No spam, ever
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Fire Systems Engineer
We are seeking a skilled Fire Systems Engineer to lead the design and construction activities for Fire Suppression, Hydrant, and Dry/Wet Riser Services on a large-scale project in the Rail sector. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring technical excellence, compliance with standards, and efficient project delivery, working closely with project stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design and design verification of Fire Suppression Systems, ensuring compliance with BS9990, BS EN 12845, and other relevant standards.
- Review, manage, and coordinate designs prepared by MEP consultants and contractors for safety, compliance, constructability, and maintainability.
- Develop and author complex Fire Alarm Cause & Effects documents, coordinating all third-party interfaces.
- Support Engineering Managers in resolving interface issues and ensuring full integration of systems.
- Provide technical responses and promote standardisation and value engineering initiatives.
- Liaise with accreditation bodies (e.g., BRE Global) to ensure compliance with scheme standards.
- Manage effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.
- Provide support during procurement, tendering, and delivery stages.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
Line Management Duties
- Contribute to staff development programmes and ensure mandatory training is completed.
- Familiarise team members with health and safety systems (e.g., Notify).
- Ensure compliance with information security and quality standards.
Person Specification
Technical Skills & Knowledge (Essential)
- Comprehensive knowledge of Fire Systems design and standards (e.g., BS9990, BS EN 12845).
- Extensive experience in both active and passive fire safety systems.
- Expertise in CAD/BIM software for Fire Systems design.
- Proven track record of managing multidisciplinary teams and stakeholder coordination.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Qualifications (Essential)
- Degree/HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering or similar.
- LPCB Basic Sprinkler Design Competency.
- Membership in a relevant professional body (e.g., IFE, IMechE).
- Professional registration with the Engineering Council encouraged (EngTech, IEng, or CEng).
Experience (Essential)
- Designing Fire Suppression and Hydrant Mains Systems in the Rail sector.
- Managing designs from tendering through to installation and certification.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills