Principal Fire & Safety Engineer; Detection & Control

Blaze Manufacturing Solutions, part of Balmoral Group Holdings Ltd, is a leading provider of fire detection & suppression systems for harsh and challenging environments, providing solutions to the oil and gas, renewable, nuclear and industrial sectors.

With industry-leading knowledge and expertise, Blaze provides solutions ranging from front-end concepts to the design, manufacture, installation, commissioning and maintenance of active fire extinguishing and alarm systems.

As part of the Engineering Team, the Principal Fire & Safety Engineer - Detection & Control is responsible for the technical support, design, development and delivery of Fire & Gas Detection Systems, Fire Protection Control Systems, Safety Critical Control Systems. The role is suited to an experienced Electrical / Instrument Engineer with Fire & Gas industry experience to provide technical support across all phases of a project lifecycle, including Concept, FEED, Detailed Design, Procurement, Testing, Installation, Commissioning and Lifecycle Support.

The Principal Fire & Safety Engineer – Detection & Control will support the Lead Engineer deliver Fire & Safety engineering activities, ensuring technical integrity, compliance with applicable standards and successful project delivery. The position will include mentoring to junior / graduate engineers and designers while maintaining close working relationships with clients, suppliers and project stakeholders.

• Provide technical support and guidance to Engineers, Designers and Project Teams.
• Support the engineering, design and development of Fire & Gas Detection Systems, Fire Protection Control Systems and Safety Critical Control Systems.
• Ensure engineering deliverables comply with applicable industry standards, client specifications and company procedures.
• Prepare, check and approve engineering documentation and technical calculations.
• Support the design, specification, review and integration of Electrical, Control and Instrumentation (E,C&I) systems associated with Fire & Gas Detection and Safety Critical applications, including field instrumentation, control panels, hazardous area equipment, communication networks and system interfaces.
• Deliver engineering activities and deliverables across project lifecycle.
• Provide technical support during system integration, FAT, SAT and commissioning activities.
• Conduct fault-finding, troubleshooting and technical investigations on Fire & Gas and Safety Systems.

• Manage allocated engineering work scopes and support the Lead Engineer in delivering project objectives
• Coordinate engineering interfaces with clients, suppliers, subcontractors and other project disciplines.
• Provide technical input to project planning, estimating and change management activities
• Support proposal development, estimating and technical bid evaluations.

• Act as a technical focal point for client discussions and project meetings.
• Support business development activities through technical presentations, site visits and proposal reviews.

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental (QHSE) standards.
• Ensure all engineering and project activities are conducted in accordance with the Company Management System.

• HNC / HND or Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation & Control Engineering or similar technical discipline.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working toward chartership (desirable)
• Experience working with Fire & Gas Detection, Fire Protection Control or Safety Critical Systems.
• Experience integrating Fire & Gas systems with PLC, SCADA, DCS or ESD platforms.
• Proven experience in an engineering role within oil & gas, energy, manufacturing, or related sectors
• Demonstrated ability to deliver complex engineering projects successfully.
• Experience implementing engineering governance, process improvement, and quality systems
• Understand the application of Autodesk Design products
• Project Proven experience with Engineering Simulation and configuration software – i.e. Kentec Loop Explorer, Tyco MX Consys, HazMap3D or similar mapping tools.
• Familiarity with IET wiring regulations BS7671:2018+A4:2026