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!

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.

• 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

• Develop and author Fire Alarm Cause & Effects documents.
• Coordinate all third-party system interfaces (e.g., HVAC, BMS, life safety).
• Manage the LPS
  1014 F353 form to maintain compliance.

• 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.

• 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 (Eng Tech / 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