Fire Alarm Designer

Location – Warrington (Headquarters) Hybrid working model and Site travel

Scunthorpe, Grimsby, Boston, Lincoln.

We are looking for someone who is happy to travel across these areas with hybrid working.

An opportunity has arisen for a Fire Alarm Designer to join the team Asset Intelligence at Galliford Try.

This role offers the opportunity to work on some of the UK's most prestigious frameworks, with a focus on driving project success through effective commercial governance.

• Develop fire alarm and detection system designs based on client requirements and site surveys
• Produce detailed design documentation including:
  • Detector layouts, PA/VA systems, and zone drawings
  • Cause & effect, loop schematics, panel layouts
  • Fire strategies and calculations
• Ensure designs comply with relevant standards (e.g. BS5839, BS6266, BS7671, BS7273)
• Value engineer solutions to balance cost-effectiveness with compliance and performance
• Provide technical input into subcontract design packages and supplier orders

• Lead or support site visits, surveys, and 3D model reviews
• Act as a point of contact for subcontract designers
• Review subcontractor designs, pricing, and specifications for accuracy and quality
• Collaborate closely with internal teams to support tender submissions and project delivery
• Manage design changes and ensure adherence to scope and change control processes

• Ensure all design processes and procedures are followed
• Contribute to design management plans and design programmes
• Support fire accreditation documentation
• Assist with smooth handover to construction and commissioning teams

• Proven experience in fire systems design, including detection, PA/VA, suppression, and fire stopping
• Strong knowledge of system integration and fire equipment
• Familiarity with BIM / PAS 1192 and navigating 3D models
• Experience producing technical documentation (URS/FDS)
• Knowledge of CDM regulations and temporary works
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office
• ONC / HNC / Degree or NVQ equivalent in a relevant discipline
• Organised, proactive, and detail-oriented
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Committed to delivering excellent customer service

With an impressive order book of over £4.1 billion we are one of the industry's leading principal contractors, affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UK's most exciting projects offering you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long held career goals. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional levels of commitment.

With an ambitious strategy, we're poised for further growth and success, so if you’re committed, talented and enthusiastic, Galliford Try is the right place for you.

We are committed to maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of all our people, through our 'Be Well' programme which offers discounts on certain products, advice and support for a range of issues.

We invest in high-quality training for employees of all levels, from our leadership development framework to our apprenticeship programmes. Through our Career Paths initiative, individuals receive tailored training and support to fulfil their potential.

Our industry is all about creating talented teams that excel in their areas of expertise. As an employer, we know you are most motivated to give your best when you feel valued and engaged.

Our Agile Working programme empowers you with flexibility in when, where and how you work. Where appropriate, site and office-based employees can take advantage of a wide variety of working practices, offering different amounts of structure, regularity and flexibility to suit your needs as well as those of your wider team.

We put our people first and our benefits package reflects that by offering a comprehensive range of attractive options to help support your career on top of a competitive salary.

• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays
• A wide range of corporate discounts
• Cycle to Work schemes
• Comprehensive pension plan
• Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme
• Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees and our employee…