Lead Fire Alarm Designer

Caledonian Building Services are partnered with an amazing fire safety business who are looking for a Lead fire alarm designer Main Duties and Responsibilities: As the Lead Fire Alarm Design Engineer, your responsibilities will include: * Leading and managing a small team of fire alarm design engineers. * Reviewing client building packages to ensure adherence to fire safety regulations. * Preparing comprehensive project documentation and plans for fire alarm systems. * Conducting thorough quality verification to uphold stringent safety standards. * Managing project documents and coordinating with internal teams for seamless execution. * Providing weekly reports to the Deputy Project Director on project advancements. * Developing and delivering system-wide operation and maintenance manuals for fire alarm systems. * Producing high-quality documentation that complies with industry standards and is easily understandable for stakeholders. * Collaborating with internal teams to understand project specifications and documentation requirements specific to fire alarm design. * Supporting the development of efficient CAD processes across all fire alarm design engineers. * Managing documentation, including revision control and file storage procedures, to ensure accuracy and accessibility. * Creating and maintaining the information architecture for fire alarm system documents, facilitating precise and efficient distribution and tracking of electronic files. * Checking and verifying documentation and designs completed by engineers with a lower SQEP level, in alignment with the designer capability statement. Requirements: * Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably with a focus on fire safety or related field. * Proven experience in managing a team of fire alarm design engineers. * Deep understanding of fire safety regulations and standards. * Proficiency in CAD software and document management systems relevant to fire alarm design. * Excellent leadership and communication skills. * Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail. * Prior experience in developing operation and maintenance manuals for fire alarm systems is advantageous