Principal Fire Systems Engineer

PSR Rail Team is recruiting a Principal Fire Systems Engineer to work full-time in Central London for a well-established rail contractor involved in one of the UK's biggest projects. Don't miss out!

Fire Detection Systems Design Engineer – Role Summary

This role focuses on leading the design and construction of Fire Detection and Alarm (FD&A) systems across medium to large infrastructure projects in Rail, Highways, HS2, and Power sectors . It demands technical expertise, stakeholder coordination, compliance assurance, and leadership of junior team members.

Key Responsibilities

Design & Delivery

• Lead the design and design verification of Fire Detection systems .
• Ensure compliance with BS 5839-1 and client-specific standards (e.g., Network Rail, TfL).
• Review and manage MEP consultants’ designs for:
• Safety by design
• Technical adequacy
• Constructability & maintainability
• Interface integration

Documentation & Compliance

• Develop and author Fire Alarm Cause & Effects documents.
• Coordinate all third-party system interfaces (e.g., HVAC, BMS, life safety).
• Manage the LPS1014 F353 form to maintain compliance.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Work with Engineering Managers, Project Managers, and CREs to ensure design strategy meets cost, quality, and timeline targets.
• Provide technical responses , lead standardisation efforts, and promote value engineering .
• Represent the team during meetings with accreditation bodies and clients.

Project & Line Management

• Oversee and support procurement, tendering, and installation phases.
• Mentor and develop junior, graduate, and intermediate engineers.
• Lead small engineering teams in project delivery.
• Actively participate in H&S management via the Notify system .
• Ensure mandatory training and information security compliance.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications (Essential)
• Degree/HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering or similar.
• LPCB Basic Sprinkler Design Certification (listed even though suppression-related).
• BS 5839-1 Fundamentals – Units 1 & 2
• BS 5839-1 Fundamentals to Advanced
• Professional body membership (IFE, IMechE).
• Engineering Council registration encouraged (EngTech / IEng / CEng).

Technical Skills & Knowledge (Essential)

• Deep understanding of:
• Network Rail / TfL standards
• Passive and active fire safety systems
• Skilled in Fire Detection system design, BIM/CAD , and design assurance.
• Familiarity with audit processes (BRE Global etc.).

Experience (Essential)

• Significant experience designing Fire Detection and Suppression Systems in Rail sector projects.
• Strong track record of managing client expectations , stakeholder coordination, and design integration.

Contact Dan Confrey at PSR Solutions for more info!

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Rail Transportation and Fire Protection

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