Principal Fire Suppression (Sprinkler) Design Engineer

Principal Fire Suppression Engineer

Location: Acton, London
Salary: £80,000 – £90,000 + Benefits
Job Type: Permanent | Full-Time

Join a Team Delivering Critical Rail Infrastructure

Are you an experienced Fire Suppression Engineer looking to lead the design and delivery of complex fire protection systems on major rail infrastructure projects?

We're seeking a Principal Fire Suppression Engineer to play a key leadership role in the design, coordination, and delivery of Fire Suppression, Hydrant, and Dry/Wet Riser systems on a high-profile rail project. This is an excellent opportunity to influence large-scale infrastructure while working alongside multidisciplinary engineering teams.

The Role

As the Principal Fire Suppression Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring technical excellence, regulatory compliance, and successful project delivery from concept through to installation and certification.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and verification of Fire Suppression Systems in accordance with BS9990, BS EN 12845, and other relevant standards.
• Review and coordinate designs produced by MEP consultants and contractors, ensuring safety, compliance, constructability, and maintainability.
• Develop complex Fire Alarm Cause & Effect documentation and manage third-party system interfaces.
• Support Engineering Managers in resolving technical interface issues and ensuring seamless system integration.
• Drive technical excellence through value engineering and standardisation initiatives.
• Liaise with accreditation bodies, including BRE Global, to ensure compliance with certification requirements.
• Provide technical support throughout procurement, tendering, construction, and project delivery.
• Build strong relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholders.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Support the development and mentoring of engineering staff. Ensure mandatory training and competency requirements are met.
• Promote compliance with health & safety, quality assurance, and information security procedures. Foster a collaborative, high-performing engineering culture.

About YouEssential Skills & Knowledge

• Extensive knowledge of Fire Suppression Systems and associated British Standards.
• Strong understanding of both active and passive fire protection systems.
• Proficient in CAD/BIM software for fire systems design.
• Excellent stakeholder management and multidisciplinary coordination experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

• Degree, HNC or HND in Mechanical Engineering (or similar discipline).
• LPCB Basic Sprinkler Design Competency.
• Membership of a recognised professional institution (such as IFE or IMechE).
• Engineering Council registration (EngTech, IEng or CEng) is desirable.

Experience

• Demonstrable experience designing Fire Suppression and Hydrant Main Systems within the Rail sector.
• Experience managing projects from tender through design, installation, commissioning, and certification.

Why Join Us?

We're committed to delivering engineering excellence through collaboration, innovation, and integrity. Our approach combines the capability of a Tier 1 contractor with the agility and customer focus of a specialist engineering business.

You'll benefit from:

• Competitive salary of £80,000 – £90,000
• Opportunity to work on landmark rail infrastructure projects
• Collaborative and supportive engineering environment
• Career progression and professional development
• A company that values sustainability, ethical decision-making, and engineering excellence

Apply Today

If you're ready to take the next step in your engineering career and help shape the future of critical rail infrastructure, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now to become our next Principal Fire Suppression Engineer.

Application question(s):

• Do you have experience designing Fire Suppression, Hydrant Main, and Dry/Wet Riser systems within the Rail sector?
• Do you hold a Degree, HNC, or HND in Mechanical Engineering (or a closely related engineering discipline)?
• Do you hold the LPCB Basic Sprinkler Design Competency qualification?
• Do you have proven experience designing Fire Suppression Systems in accordance with standards such as BS9990 and BS EN 12845?

Work Location: In person