Fire and Security Designer

Role: Fire and Security Designer
Location: Nottingham
Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 DOE
Shift: Monday – Friday (8.00am – 5.00pm)

My client, a nationally renowned Security and Communications Company that specialise in the design, installation, service and maintenance of integrated security systems and manufacture specialist equipment is expanding its Design Team and is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Fire and Security Designer. This role is ideal for someone looking to develop their career while providing a premium service to clients. You should be positive, self-motivated, and capable of working independently or as part of a team.

As a Fire and Security Designer you will be responsible for
Preparation of designs and quotations for Fire and Security systems
Ensuring designs fully comply with all applicable regulations and standards
Working to defined quotas, deadlines, and budgets
Communicate and build successful working relationships with customers and other employees
Completion of training courses to increase knowledge and performance
Carry out site surveys for the purpose of creating proposals and quotations
Attend internal and external design meetings

The successful Fire and Security Designer will have the following attributes and experience
Level 3 qualification in Electrical and Electronic Engineering or related subject
Relevant Fire Alarm qualification recognised by an industry body, for example the FIA (Fire Industry Association)
A knowledge of relevant fire and security regulations, standards, and codes of practice
Experience of designing systems with high levels of integration
Full driving licence
You will need to be an accomplished designer within the security industry with at least 3 years’ experience
You will have a good working knowledge of Fire Alarm (BS 5839-1 & 6), and CCTV (BS 50132-7) standards
Good IT skills and a familiarity with Microsoft software
Highly literate with a high attention to detail
You will be a team player with ambition who is willing to learn new technologies and procedures
Personal Attributes: Client focused, professional, self-motivated, ambitious and proactive, organised, resilient, commercially aware, and committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion

The Fire and Security Designer will receive an excellent remuneration package which includes
Commitment to annual inflation increase in salary
Support with further training and development
Difference Maker Awards
Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme
Holiday Buy Scheme
Life and Accident Insurance
Medical Cash Plan, Cycle to Work
23 days holiday increasing to 27 days plus 8 bank holidays + Birthday holiday
Perks and Employee Assistance Program

If you don’t meet every requirement but have relevant mechanical or electrical skills, we’d still love to hear from you. There may be other opportunities that suit your experience.

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