Fire & Security Design Engineer | Technical Design | CAD | British Standards
Location: Lancashire
Availability: Available for suitable opportunities
Target Roles: Fire & Security Design Engineer | Fire Alarm Design Engineer | Security Systems Design Engineer | Design Engineer | Fire & Security Design Technician | Technical Design Engineer
Candidate Overview
An experienced and technically minded Fire & Security Design Engineer with a strong background in technical design, customer support, project sales and engineering-related administration.
Currently working within the fire and security industry, this candidate has developed practical experience designing fire and security systems in accordance with British Standards, reviewing tender documentation, producing technical design packs and creating zone charts, system layouts and schematics using CAD.
Having previously worked within the same organisation as a Sales Administrator supporting project sales, they have developed a strong understanding of the full process from customer requirements and tender documentation through to technical design and project support.
They are now looking to further develop their career within Fire & Security Design Engineering, ideally joining an organisation where they can continue building their technical design expertise, gain further industry experience and progress within the fire and security sector.
Key Skills & Expertise
• Fire & Security System Design
• Fire Alarm System Design
• Security System Design
• Technical Design
• CAD
• AutoCAD
• British Standards
• Tender Pack Review
• Design Documentation
• System Layouts
• Zone Charts
• Technical Schematics
• Project Sales Support
• Technical Product Knowledge
• Customer Liaison
• Complaint Resolution
• Project Coordination
• B2B Customer Support
• IT & Technical Administration
• Process Improvement
Career Highlights
Fire & Security Design Engineer
Currently working as a Fire & Security Design Engineer, designing systems in accordance with relevant British Standards and reviewing designs received as part of customer tender packs to ensure compliance.
Responsibilities include producing zone charts, system layouts and technical schematics in CAD as part of detailed design packs supporting sales tenders and quotations.
The role also provides exposure to customer sales, technical product support, project sales and complaint resolution, giving this candidate a strong understanding of both the technical and customer-facing sides of the industry.
Having completed AutoCAD training in 2023, they have subsequently been given practical design projects, allowing them to develop their CAD and technical design capabilities within a live commercial environment.
Sales Administration – Fire & Security
Previously worked within the same fire and security organisation as a Sales Administrator, supporting project sales and technical requirements.
Responsibilities included reviewing tender documentation, supporting system design, producing CAD-based design information, providing product knowledge and assisting customers and the project sales team.
This progression into Design Engineering demonstrates a clear commitment to developing a long-term career within the fire and security design sector.
Additional Technical & Commercial Experience
Prior to moving into Fire & Security Design Engineering, this candidate developed extensive experience across IT, customer service, project management, sales support and business administration.
As a Project Manager, they managed IT software projects involving client liaison, risk analysis, meetings and presentations, while successfully implementing process improvements which reduced payroll and administration costs by 20%.
They have also managed international B2B customer accounts across the UK, Scandinavia, Nordic countries, Middle East and Africa, providing them with strong communication, organisation and stakeholder management skills.
International Communication Skills
A particularly strong communicator, this candidate is:
• Fluent in English
• Fluent in Danish
• Working knowledge of Swedish
• Working knowledge of German
This provides an additional advantage for businesses operating across international markets or working with Scandinavian customers and suppliers.
What This Candidate Offers
The key attraction is a candidate who has already established themselves within the Fire & Security Design Engineering sector and is looking to build a long-term career within it.
They combine developing technical design expertise with over 20 years of broader professional experience, including customer liaison, project support, sales administration, IT and process improvement.
Their previous commercial and customer-facing experience means they understand how technical designs ultimately support tenders, quotations, projects and customer requirements, while their current role provides direct practical experience within fire and security system design.
They would be particularly attractive to employers looking for a Fire & Security Design Engineer with strong communication skills, commercial awareness and a genuine desire to progress within the industry.
Ideal Roles
Fire & Security Design Engineer | Fire Alarm Design Engineer | Security Systems Design Engineer | Fire & Security Design Technician | Technical Design Engineer | Junior/Intermediate Design Engineer
Ideal Sectors
Fire & Security | Fire Alarm Systems | Security Systems | Building Services | Electronic Security | Integrated Security Solutions | Specialist Engineering
Education & Training
AutoCAD Training – Completed 2023
Management Training Academy – Management Training
Danish qualification equivalent to A-Level standard
Recruitment Enquiries
For further information about this Fire & Security Design Engineer, or to discuss their suitability for your design engineering vacancy, please contact Perfect Recruitment.
Info@perfect-recruitment.co.uk
31830281
