Position Overview:
JTE Consultants Ltd, a specialist in Fire & Security solutions, is excited to offer an opportunity for an experienced Fire & Security Design Manager to join our growing team. Based on the South Coast (Brighton), you will lead the design and implementation of fire protection, access control, CCTV, and security systems across a range of sectors. This role requires comprehensive technical expertise in fire and security systems, focusing specifically on Fire Alarms, Access Control, and CCTV. You will also be responsible for conducting site surveys, specifying the correct equipment, and ensuring compliance with all relevant UK regulations and standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- System Design and Planning: Develop detailed plans for fire detection and alarm systems, access control, and CCTV systems, ensuring designs meet client specifications, building layouts, and UK fire safety standards.
- Senior Design Authority: Act as a senior design authority, verifying and signing off on design outputs to maintain high standards and regulatory compliance.
- Equipment Selection: Choose appropriate fire suppression equipment, alarm panels, security cameras, and other system components, ensuring compatibility and compliance with industry standards.
- Installation and Commissioning: Supervise or assist with the installation and commissioning of fire and security systems, ensuring systems are installed, configured, and tested correctly.
- Testing and Maintenance: Conduct routine maintenance, testing, and troubleshooting of fire and security systems to ensure continued reliability and functionality.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure that all designs and installations meet relevant UK fire safety and security regulations (e.g., BS 5839, BS 6266, BS EN 50131, CDM 2015, Secure by Design).
- Project Management: Oversee aspects of fire and security projects, including budgets, timelines, and client communication. Ensure that systems are delivered on time, within scope, and to the required quality.
- Client Liaison: Work closely with clients to understand their requirements and ensure that systems are tailored to meet their needs.
- Mentoring and Training: Mentor junior staff and trainees, fostering continuous improvement within the design team.
- Proposal and Quotation Preparation: Prepare proposals, technical submittals, designs, drawings, and quotations for clients and projects.
- Site Surveys and Design Meetings: Conduct site surveys across the UK, attend design meetings, and ensure compliance with industry regulations for each project.
- Technical Support: Provide ongoing technical support to clients and internal teams, resolving any system-related issues and offering troubleshooting assistance.
- Stay Current on Industry Standards: Keep up-to-date with advancements in fire and security technologies and regulations, incorporating new solutions and best practices into system designs.
Requirements:
- Education: Degree in Electrical Engineering, Fire Safety Engineering, Security Systems, or a related field.
- Proven experience in designing Fire & Security systems, including Fire Alarms, Access Control, and CCTV.
- At least 5 years of experience in a fire and security design role.
- Strong track record in producing high-quality designs and quotations.
- Proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD, Revit, or similar tools.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Problem-solving, analytical, and organisational abilities.
- High attention to detail and the ability to deliver quality work within deadlines.
- A valid UK driving licence and the ability to travel for site surveys and project work.
- Fire alarm qualification recognised by an industry body (e.g., FIA or BAFE).
- Excellent IT skills, including proficiency with Microsoft software.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £45,000.00-£55,000.00 per year
Additional pay:
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Work from home
Schedule:
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Henfield BN5 9XR
