Fire and Security Designer

Fire & Security Designer - London Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 + benefits Location: London A new opportunity is available for an experienced Fire & Security Designer to join a respected and growing organisation operating across London. This role focuses on producing high‑quality system designs for commercial, residential, and public‑sector projects, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and seamless delivery from concept through to installation. The position involves working closely with project managers, estimators, and engineering teams to design fire alarm, CCTV, intruder, and access control systems in line with industry standards and client specifications. You will play a key role in shaping technical solutions and supporting the wider project lifecycle. Responsibilities Producing detailed designs for fire alarm systems, CCTV, intruder alarms, and access control Creating drawings, schematics, and technical documentation Ensuring designs meet BS5839, BSEN standards, and relevant regulations Supporting tenders, quotations, and project planning Working with engineering teams to ensure smooth installation and commissioning Liaising with clients and internal teams to clarify requirements and technical details Candidate Requirements Proven experience in fire and security system design Strong understanding of BS5839, NSI, and relevant industry standards Ability to produce drawings using CAD or similar design software Good technical knowledge across fire alarms, CCTV, intruder, and access control Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively Detail‑focused, organised, and confident managing multiple projects What the Role Offers Salary between £45,000 - £55,000 depending on experience Stable workload with long‑term projects across London Supportive environment with ongoing professional development Opportunity to work on varied and technically interesting projects Clear progression routes within design, technical management, or project delivery This role suits an experienced Fire & Security Designer looking to take ownership of technical design work within a professional, well‑structured environment. You may currently be working as a: Fire Alarm Designer, Security System Designer, Fire & Security Design Engineer, CAD Designer, Technical Designer, Fire Alarm Engineer moving into design, or similar. INDAV