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For our client in the public sector, we are looking for an experienced Life Safety Systems Manager to take the technical lead for a large, highly regulated science estate in Weybridge . Key details at a glance Role: Life Safety Systems Manager Day rate: Up to 585 per day (umbrella) Contract length: 3-6 months IR35: Inside Location: Weybridge science estate - 3 days onsite, 2 days WFH per week Clearance: SC clearance highly preferred Interview: 1 stage via MS Teams The impact you would have This position is the subject matter expert and technical authority for life safety systems across a complex science campus and wider estate. You would be ensuring that critical assets remain safe, compliant, resilient and aligned with statutory and industry best practice . Main responsibilities Act as the technical lead and SME for all life safety systems across the estate. Provide governance, assurance and compliance oversight for critical life safety infrastructure. Lead the management and performance assurance of systems including: Fire detection and alarm systems Fire suppression (gas suppression, sprinklers) Emergency and escape lighting Smoke control and pressurisation systems Oxygen depletion monitoring systems Man-trapped alarm systems Emergency egress and protected building systems Ensure systems are maintained, tested, validated and fully operational . Develop and maintain technical standards, procedures and best-practice guidance . Conduct audits, inspections and technical assurance reviews . Identify, assess and mitigate operational and compliance risks. Support incident investigations, providing technical reports and recommendations . Act as Intelligent Client , providing technical oversight of FM suppliers and contractors. Review designs, modifications and installations for legislative and regulatory compliance. Support capital projects through design reviews, commissioning, FAT and SAT. Maintain accurate asset information, technical documentation and compliance records. Contribute to lifecycle planning, investment decisions and budget planning . Deliver training, guidance and competency development for engineers, contractors and stakeholders. Drive continuous improvement, resilience and performance optimisation across life safety systems. What they are looking for Significant experience managing life safety systems in complex, high-risk or highly regulated environments (e.g. science, research, pharmaceutical, healthcare, industrial). Strong knowledge of fire detection, fire suppression, emergency lighting, smoke control and gas detection systems. Experience covering the full lifecycle of life safety systems - from specification and installation through to operation and maintenance. Solid understanding of statutory compliance, engineering governance and safety management . Proven background in technical audits, inspections and compliance reviews. Excellent contractor and supplier management skills. Experience supporting engineering investigations and root cause analysis. Confident stakeholder engagement and communication at multiple levels. Familiarity with asset management and contractor management systems . Strong grounding in risk assessment, safe systems of work and permit controls . Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction, Safety Management or a related discipline. IEng or CEng (or actively working towards registration). Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or equivalent. Membership of a recognised professional body such as IOSH, IET or similar. Desirable extras NEBOSH qualification. Experience within laboratory, scientific, research, pharmaceutical or similar highly regulated environments. Understanding of BMS and how it integrates with life safety systems. Knowledge of SFG20 maintenance standards. Experience with estate-wide compliance and assurance programmes. Working pattern Hybrid: 3 days onsite per week at the Weybridge science estate, 2 days WFH. Occasional travel across the wider estate portfolio. Participation in out-of-hours support may be required.

Join an award-winning fire protection business with genuine long-term career progression. Manage technically challenging projects from initial handover through to completion. Opportunity to work across a varied portfolio of suppression and fire protection systems. We're recruiting on behalf of a leading UK fire protection specialist that forms part of a larger, award-winning group recognised as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work . With a strong reputation for delivering high-quality fire protection projects across critical environments, the business continues to grow through investment in both its people and technology. As Project Manager, you'll take ownership of multiple fire protection projects, ensuring they're delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards. You'll work closely with clients, design teams, subcontractors and internal stakeholders from project award through to final handover. Hybrid position - 2 days office based, 3 days WFH. Requirements Project management experience within fire protection or building services. Background in water mist, gas suppression or sprinkler systems . Strong commercial and budget management skills. Experience managing subcontractors and client relationships. SMSTS, CSCS and Full UK Driving Licence. Package 55,000 - 65,000 basic salary. Annual bonus of up to 10%. 25 days holiday, increasing to 30, plus bank holidays. Company vehicle or car allowance. Pension, wellbeing benefits and ongoing professional development. Candidate Location: London, Reading, Oxford, Basingstoke, Swindon.

1ST Step Solutions are supporting a leading specialist Mechanical and Electrical contractor, who have an exciting opportunity for an experienced BIM Lead on a permanent basis based in London. Our client work on a range of high-profile projects within London and surrounding areas. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage BIM delivery across all client projects. Provide BIM-related cost input during bid stages, aligned with project-specific deliverables and programme requirements. Produce models, sketches, or drawings as needed to support tender presentations and submissions. Following successful bids, assess and recommend the most suitable BIM procurement strategy. Prepare and issue BIM package enquiries to the supply chain, evaluate returned submissions, and present recommendations to the Project Director. Collaborate with Project Directors to develop coordinated drawing and delivery programmes, integrating resource requirements and key milestone dates into the overall project schedule. Work with Document Controllers to implement BIM workflows, ensuring BIM Coordinators receive accurate and timely information to operate effectively. Provide guidance to project teams on BIM processes and coordination matters related to subcontractor installations. Review and monitor the technical quality of all BIM outputs (internal and external), ensuring compliance with BIM Standards, Methods, Procedures, and industry best practices. Facilitate and chair coordination workshops as required by individual project needs. Oversee the production, review, and management of clash detection reports using tools such as Revizto, Solibri, and BIM Collaborate (or equivalent platforms). Support Project Surveyors, when requested, in developing variation accounts where coordination changes have resulted in claims. Provide regular progress updates to the Engineering Director, highlighting status, commercial matters, and any delays in drawing production across assigned projects. (carried out only when necessary and on an occasional basis): Coordinate and produce drawings for mechanical, public health, electrical services, and BWIC in accordance with BSRIA BG6 (2018) Stage 5, aligned to an agreed programme using Autodesk AEC Collection. Carry out additional drawing-related duties as needed, including sketches, installation drawings, fabrication details, modules, skids, and record drawings. Produce and amend project information in line with project standards, BIM Execution Plans (BEP), and related requirements. Ensure competent use of the Revit COBie plugin to generate accurate COBie data outputs from the model. Knowledge /Qualifications: Minimum 5 years experience as a BIM Manager or similar role Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical systems from both design and construction perspectives. In-depth knowledge of current mechanical, ventilation, domestic, public health, and electrical systems design and installation standards. Proficient in Autodesk AEC suite platforms, including Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks, and BIM 360. Familiarity with mechanical subcontract CDP works, such as fire alarm, sprinklers, VRF/AC, smoke control, BMS, and EMS systems. Skilled at reading drawings and interpreting technical papers and documents. Capable of creating technical documents, reviewing and commenting on technical drawings, and supporting engineering solutions and design. On offer: Competitive salary 25 days annual leave Private Family Medical Insurance Pension Scheme (7% Employer/5% Employee)

Fully remote role with genuine flexibility and excellent work-life balance. Join an award-winning fire protection business with outstanding long-term career prospects. Design a variety of technically challenging fire suppression projects across the UK. We're recruiting on behalf of a leading UK fire protection specialist that forms part of a larger, award-winning group recognised as The Sunday Times Best Places to Work . With continued growth and investment in both technology and people, they're looking to strengthen their design team with an experienced Fire Protection Design Engineer. As a Design Engineer, you'll produce detailed designs for a range of fire protection projects, working closely with project managers, clients and installation teams to ensure technically compliant, cost-effective solutions. This is a fully remote position offering the opportunity to work on varied and complex projects while being part of a highly supportive engineering team. Requirements Experience designing water mist, gas suppression or sprinkler systems . FIA accreditation (or relevant FIA design qualifications) is essential. Strong knowledge of relevant fire protection standards and regulations. Ability to produce technical drawings and design calculations. Experience using AutoCAD (or similar design software). Comfortable with occasional travel to the Reading office (typically around once per month). Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach. Package 47,000 - 65,000 DOE Annual bonus of up to 10%. Fully remote working. 25 days holiday, increasing to 30, plus bank holidays. Pension, wellbeing benefits and ongoing professional development.

Maintenance Team Leader Up to £51,373 DOE Plus, on call allowance Monday to Friday 08am to 4pm Whitby, North Yorkshire The Company A leading FMCG and packaging manufacturer supplying innovative resealable solutions across major retail, consumer goods and industrial markets. The business operates high speed extrusion and converting equipment and is known for strong engineering standards, continuous improvement and a hands on, collaborative culture. The environment is fast paced, quality driven and focused on delivering reliable performance for customers. The Role You will lead the engineering and maintenance team to ensure maximum equipment uptime, strong preventative maintenance performance and fast response to breakdowns. The role requires an experienced electro mechanical leader with proven capability managing complex machinery in an FMCG or packaging environment. Extrusion experience is highly desirable due to the nature of the site s production processes. You will coordinate maintenance activities, manage priorities, support production requirements and ensure all engineering work is completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard. The maintenance team consists of four electro mechanical engineers working a two-shift pattern covering 6am to 2pm and 2pm to 10pm Monday to Friday. Key responsibilities include: Leading the engineering and maintenance team to deliver strong performance across safety, quality, delivery, cost and morale Managing daily engineering priorities including breakdown response, planned maintenance and project work Ensuring all extrusion, converting and ancillary equipment is electrically and mechanically maintained to required standards Maintaining and repairing site support equipment including chillers, compressors and sprinklers Ensuring planned preventative maintenance is scheduled correctly and completed on time Maintaining and enforcing use of the ILAC preventative maintenance system Carrying out electrical installation, inspection and testing in line with 17th edition regulations Ensuring the engineering workshop remains clean, organised and audit ready Implementing and maintaining 5S systems and shadow boards across the department Ensuring work raised through EWR and ILAC is completed promptly to minimise downtime Managing engineering spares and consumables to ensure adequate stock levels Liaising with suppliers and managing supplier performance to meet departmental needs Raising purchase orders within budget and maintaining cost control Driving a strong safety culture and ensuring all safe working practices are followed Reporting hazards and working with QHSE to maintain COSHH compliance Calibrating equipment including temperature controllers, width detectors and tension towers Planning holidays, call out cover and resource to ensure full site coverage Leading training, development and cross skilling across the engineering team Holding regular team meetings and one to ones to improve communication and performance Supporting continuous improvement and contributing to problem resolution meetings Working closely with Production and Operations to optimise machinery and process efficiency Participating in electrical, mechanical and site projects and leading maintenance activities Ensuring the team maintains high housekeeping standards and safe working conditions Attending company training to maintain regulatory compliance Completing any reasonable request from Group Leaders or Managers The Person: Experienced engineering leader with an electro mechanical background Extrusion experience strongly preferred FMCG, packaging or plastics manufacturing experience highly advantageous Strong electrical and mechanical maintenance capability Experience leading or supervising engineering teams Knowledge of preventative maintenance systems and engineering planning Ability to manage priorities and respond quickly to breakdowns Strong communication skills with confidence coaching and mentoring teams Experience working with suppliers and managing engineering budgets Understanding of safety systems including COSHH and safe working practices Strong problem solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset Ability to work collaboratively with Production, Operations and QHSE Computer skills in Microsoft Excel and Word 17th edition qualification desirable Experience with calibration processes desirable Benefits and Package: Salaried role up to £51,373 per annum On call allowance of £100 per weekend, approximately 10 weekends per year Minimum three hours at time and half for any call out Company pension scheme with employer contributions up to 11 percent Death in service life assurance at six times salary for pension scheme members Twenty days holiday plus eight public holidays in year one Twenty-five days holiday plus eight public holidays from year two Additional benefits available through Westfield Health Winsearch acts as an employment agency for permanent staff. We recruit for roles based in Engineering and Manufacturing, Food and Drinks, Pharmaceutical, Supply Chain and Procurement, and Professional Services. View our latest jobs on our website (url removed) and follow us on LinkedIn. INDWIN Our clients and their customers come from diverse backgrounds and so do we. We hire our people from various walks of life, each of whom make our company stronger with their talent, uniqueness, and expertise. This is what makes our company special; if you want to help us grow and take this ethos to our clients, then we cannot wait to collaborate with you! The UK has now left the European Union. Any EU, EEA or Swiss citizens living in the UK that wish to remain in the UK post Brexit need to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme. Although the closing date for applications was 30th Jun 2021, if you have not yet applied but believe that you would qualify under the EU Settlement Scheme, the Home Office have confirmed that they will consider late applications. 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Project Manager - Fire Suppression or Fire Detection Great stable Company - Salary up to £65k - West of M25 or East London Position: Project Manager (Fire Detection/ Suppression Installation) Location: Be based in the West of South East UK, commutable to Slough or West London or if in Kent/ Essex then London Projects Benefits: Up to £65k + 33 Days holidays rising to 38 + Electric Car or Allowance + Benefits + great delivery team We are currently seeking a motivated and experienced Fire Project Manager with Fire Detection/ Fire Alarm BS 5839 and/ or Fire Suppression/ Gas Suppression/ or Fire Protection Sprinkler skills to join our clients team of Fire Detection and Fire Suppression specialists. Role is Good Project Management, setting and controlling costs, ensuring quality of installation and commissioning, finishing on time and in budget, variations recorded, WIP and O&M completed and liaison with team and stakeholders. Requirements: To be Project Manager/ Senior Project Manager - Fire Suppression/ Gas Suppression/ Fire Detection/ Fire Alarm - M4 Slough Berkshire (or London if more commutable) SSSTS or SMSTS certification, ECS Black Card preferred CSCS/ ECS (Construction Skills Certification Scheme) certification if have Knowledge of Fire Alarm Project Management BS5838 or Fire Suppression Project Management in the UK Ideally West of the South East (M4, M25), commutable to Berkshire or West London/ Middlesex/ Surrey or Kent, Essex, Hertfordshire if commutable to London. Benefits: of being a Project Manager - Fire Suppression/ Gas Suppression/ Fire Detection/ Fire Alarms Competitive salary ranging up to £65,000 per annum Electric car or car allowance 25 days of holiday + 8 bank holidays (with potential to increase to 30 days + bank holidays) Full permanent benefits package and flexible benefits Opportunity to work medium or large projects with supportive team If you Manage Fire Project Installations (e.g. Have Gas/ Fire Suppression or Fire Alarm/ Fire Detection experience), please submit your application/ CV or call us to help you progress in confidence with career. Send CV, google or call, Steve Eley - Fire & Security Careers - Fire Specialist since 2001 Chat soon!

Life Safety Systems Manager Location: Weybridge - Hybrid 3 days office / 2 days home Contract: 3-6 Months Rate: £(Apply online only) per day (Inside IR35) Security Clearance: Active SC Clearance Closing Date CV Deadline: 28th July COP (4pm) Life Safety Systems Manager Defra Charlton Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of Defra for an experienced Life Safety Systems Manager to join a specialist team on an initial 6-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity to play a pivotal role in ensuring the safety, compliance, and operational resilience of life safety systems across one of the UK's most complex scientific estates. Working from Defra s Weybridge site houses the Animal and Plant Health Agency central laboratories, serving as the UK's primary scientific facility for animal health, disease surveillance, and the upcoming National Biosecurity Centre, you will provide technical leadership and governance across high-risk environments where safety, compliance, and operational excellence are paramount. About Defra The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) is responsible for protecting and enhancing the environment, supporting the UK's world-leading food and farming industries, and sustaining thriving rural communities. Defra's work impacts millions of people every day, from the air we breathe and the water we drink to the food on our tables. Defra s Weybridge site houses the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) central laboratories, serving as the UK's primary scientific facility for animal health, disease surveillance, and the upcoming National Biosecurity Centre The Role As the Life Safety Systems Manager, you will be the recognised Subject Matter Expert (SME) for life safety systems, providing technical leadership, governance, assurance, and compliance across the science estate - Specialist Laboratories and Campuses, Research Hubs, Environment and Plant Health Facilities You will ensure critical systems remain safe, compliant, reliable, and operational while supporting maintenance programmes, capital projects, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role is ideally suited to someone with extensive experience managing life safety systems within complex, highly regulated, or high-risk environments. Key Responsibilities Act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all life safety systems across the Weybridge site and wider science estate. Lead governance, assurance, and statutory compliance for life safety systems in accordance with legislative requirements, industry standards, and Defra policies. Take ownership of the full lifecycle of critical life safety systems, including: Fire detection and alarm systems Fire suppression systems (gas suppression and sprinklers) Emergency and escape lighting Smoke control and pressurisation systems Confined space safety systems, including oxygen depletion monitoring and man-trapped alarms Emergency egress and protected building infrastructure Ensure all life safety systems are maintained, tested, validated, and fit for operational use. Develop, implement, and maintain technical standards, policies, procedures, and best practice guidance. Undertake technical assurance reviews, compliance audits, and risk assessments, ensuring risks are identified, recorded, and appropriately mitigated. Lead and support technical investigations following incidents, producing detailed reports and recommendations. Act as the Intelligent Client Function (ICF), providing technical oversight of Facilities Management service providers. Review and approve engineering designs, modifications, and new installations to ensure compliance with statutory requirements and engineering best practice. Support capital projects through design reviews, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), commissioning, and technical assurance. Maintain accurate asset data, technical documentation, and compliance records. Develop competency frameworks and deliver technical guidance and training for engineers, contractors, and end users. Monitor system performance, identifying opportunities to improve reliability, resilience, and operational efficiency. Build strong relationships with APHA stakeholders, project teams, contractors, and service providers to ensure effective collaboration. Support financial planning, lifecycle management, and prioritisation of maintenance and capital investment programmes. About You You will have substantial experience managing life safety systems within complex engineering or highly regulated environments and possess a strong understanding of engineering governance, statutory compliance, and risk management. You'll also demonstrate: Significant experience working in a high-risk environment as a safety or engineering professional. Proven experience managing the full lifecycle of life safety systems, including specification, installation, commissioning, maintenance, and replacement. Experience delivering or supporting engineering projects involving life safety systems. Experience working with safe systems of work, including developing and reviewing risk assessments and method statements, particularly relating to engineering and decontamination systems. Experience managing contractors and ensuring safe working practices on site. Strong knowledge of life safety systems and their application within complex buildings and infrastructure. The ability to undertake technical compliance audits and provide expert engineering guidance. Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and build effective working relationships at all levels. Experience using a variety of complex IT systems to manage contractors, suppliers, people, properties, and assets. Strong investigation skills, including engineering analysis and root cause investigation methodologies. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Essential Qualifications & Experience Bachelor's Degree in Safety, Engineering, Construction, or a related discipline, or an equivalent qualification such as the NEBOSH Diploma. Membership of a recognised professional body such as IOSH, IET, or another relevant engineering or safety institution. Professional registration or membership such as CMIOSH, IEng, or CEng is desirable; candidates who are actively working towards professional registration will also be considered. Applicants should demonstrate substantial experience managing life safety systems within complex, high-risk, or highly regulated environments, together with the technical expertise and stakeholder management skills required to lead governance, assurance, and compliance activities. This role is suited to an experienced life safety or engineering professional who can provide expert technical leadership, ensure statutory compliance, and work collaboratively with stakeholders to deliver safe, resilient, and compliant engineering systems. What's on Offer £500 £585 per day (Inside IR35) Initial 6-month contract Based from Weybridge laboratories Opportunity to work with one of the UK's leading Government departments on nationally significant infrastructure. Play a key role in protecting critical scientific facilities and ensuring compliance across a complex estate. Work alongside experienced engineering and facilities professionals on high-profile programmes.

Our Client, a major Rail, Highways, Power and Tunnels consultancy are looking for a Principal Fire Systems Engineer. The successful candidate will carry out the design and construction activity of the Fire Detection systems on medium to larger size project(s) within the Rail, Highways, HS2 and Power and Infrastructure sectors. The role will involve design reviews, planning, undertaking design and associated construction assignments on the projects in conjunction with the Engineering Manager / Contractors responsible Engineer, across the sector. Technical responsibilities include design and design verification of Fire Detection Systems. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide support to other VVB team members (e.g. Engineering Manager, Contractors Responsible Engineer, Design Manager, Project Manager etc.) in all facets of the project activities to deliver the project to meet cost, time, and quality requirements. Plan and deliver/manage the design of Fire Detection Systems to relevant standards and client specifications. Technical responsibility for design compliance. Technical review of designs developed by MEP Design Consultants / Contractors in respect of safety by design, technical acceptability and compliance with standards. Review that the designs prepared by the MEP Design Consultants / Contractors have been fully coordinated and integrated. Provision of support to the Engineering Managers, to resolve interface issues where requested. Review of Constructability and Maintainability of Fire Detection System developed designs. Initiate and support value management/engineering initiatives and to promote and support common design and standardisation where appropriate. Take reasonable care of your own and others' health and safety and of those who may be affected in the day-to-day delivery of this role by taking personal responsibility for working to the VVB Core principles. Lead responsibility for technical responses, promoting common design and standardization. Provide Technical Excellence in Fire Detection Systems and all matters related to such equipment, as described and specifically detailed in the Clients strategies and specifications. Developing and managing effective communication and liaison with all relevant internal and external stakeholders to ensure that requirements are identified, assessed, and appropriately integrated into the project. Working with the client and reporting to the sector manager, responsible for helping to establish the strategy and delivery for the project. Work with the Commercial support to assist with the maintenance and management of the project P&L as required. Working in a client facing role, responsible for leading other team members, developing the clients' strategy, through to assisting in the development of the various Fire Detection solutions to satisfy both the Client and the Accreditation bodies requirements. Coordinating, planning, and managing internal and external meetings in relation to the project. Providing support during the procurement stages of the project. Liaising with the representatives of the Industry Accreditation Scheme (BRE Global, FM Global etc) to ensure our compliance with, and maintenance of the various scheme standards and schedules. Have an in depth understanding of all information security projects, policies, and procedures. Familiarise and actively engage in using the Notify system and ensure direct reports are fully aware of the Notify system and use the system for Health and Safety related matters. Ensure that own and direct reports' mandatory e-learning modules and policy updates have been completed as and when required. Ensure LPS1014 F353 Form information is maintained to the required standard. TECHNICAL SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE (ESSENTIAL): Knowledge of the BRE Global Audit process and requirements associated therewith. Good working knowledge of Network Rail and TfL standards. Extensive skills and experience in design of Fire Systems, and working within a structured design management and design assurance framework/process. Good understanding of both Fire Active and Fire Passive safety systems. Significant experience in managing clients, contractors and coordinating stakeholders. Able to work alongside and coordinate with the project professional team to ensure a compliant system is designed and all requirements are met. Development and authoring of complex Fire Alarm Cause & Effects documents, and ensuring all third-party interfaces are coordinated and included as required. Ability to carry a quality inspection and generate onsite solutions to site coordination issues as they arise. Strong interpersonal skills and a good team player. Key project processes such as design principals and management, construction processes, procurement, and tendering. Excellent IT skills, good working knowledge of CAD / BIM Software. Strong project management and organisational skills. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, using a flexible pragmatic approach. QUALIFICATIONS (ESSENTIAL): Degree/HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering or similar. LPCB Basic Sprinkler Design Competency. Membership in a relevant professional body (e.g., IFE, IMechE). Professional registration with the Engineering Council encouraged (EngTech, IEng, or CEng). EXPERIENCE (ESSENTIAL): Designing Fire Suppression and Hydrant Mains Systems in the Rail sector. Managing designs from tendering through to installation and certification. If you are interested in this job, please send over your cv and get in touch with Jamie at Unity Recruitment. Alternatively if you know anyone who might be interested in this job opportunity, please send over for a referral fee.