Fire & Security Design Engineer


Company:	Perfect Recruitment
Salary:	£38,000 to £40,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Chorley, PR6
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	13 Aug 2026
Closing date:	11 Sept 2026

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Summary

Fire & Security Design Engineer / Design Estimator

Location: Chorley, Lancashire

Salary: £38,000 - £40,000 DOE

Job Type: Full-time

Working Arrangements: Flexible

Perfect Recruitment are working with a growing Fire & Security specialist to recruit an experienced Fire & Security Design Engineer / Design Estimator.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Fire & Security professional looking for a role combining system design, estimating and technical support, within a growing business where your technical knowledge and ideas will be valued.

The business delivers a wide range of commercial and industrial Fire & Security projects across the UK and offers flexibility around working hours, making this an attractive opportunity for someone looking for a strong work-life balance alongside technically interesting projects.

The Role

As a Fire & Security Design Engineer / Design Estimator, you will be responsible for designing and estimating Fire & Security systems from initial enquiry through to quotation and supporting projects through delivery.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Designing Fire & Security systems to meet client requirements and relevant industry standards

• Producing accurate estimates, bills of materials and quotations

• Reviewing technical drawings, specifications and tender documents

• Creating system layouts and technical documentation using AutoCAD

• Preparing technical submissions and proposals

• Liaising with clients, suppliers, project managers and engineers

• Providing technical support throughout the project lifecycle

• Ensuring designs are practical, compliant and commercially viable

• Managing your own workload and deadlines

Systems

Experience across the following systems is required:

• Fire Alarm Systems

• CCTV Systems

• Access Control Systems

• Intruder Alarm Systems

About You

The successful candidate will have previous experience within the Fire & Security industry and a strong understanding of system design and estimating.

You should have:

• Previous experience designing Fire & Security systems

• Experience designing Fire Alarm, CCTV, Access Control and Intruder Alarm systems

• Experience producing estimates and quotations

• Strong AutoCAD skills

• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications and client requirements

• Strong technical understanding of Fire & Security systems

• Good commercial awareness

• Ability to work independently and manage your own workload

• Strong communication and client liaison skills

Experience with Simpro or similar software would be advantageous.

Knowledge of BS5839, NSI, SSAIB and other relevant industry standards would also be beneficial.

Experience supporting or mentoring junior members of a technical team would be an advantage.

What's On Offer?

• Salary of £38,000 - £40,000 depending on experience

• Full-time or part-time hours considered

• Flexible working arrangements

• Varied commercial and industrial projects

• Opportunity to have genuine technical input

• Supportive and collaborative working environment

• Long-term career development opportunities

This role would suit candidates currently working as a:

• Fire & Security Design Engineer

• Fire & Security Design Estimator

• Fire & Security Estimator

• Security Systems Designer

• Fire Alarm Design Engineer

• Technical Engineer

• Systems Designer

This is primarily a design and estimating position, so candidates should have previous hands-on experience designing Fire & Security systems rather than solely working in installation or servicing.

For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Dave at Perfect Recruitment at dave@perfect-recruitment.co.uk.

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