Hybrid Technical Manager - Fire & Gas Systems

Position: Hybrid Technical Manager - Fire & Gas Systems (Contract)
Technical Manager – Fire and Gas Systems
12-Month Contract – Outside IR35
Hybrid – 3 Days Onsite (Derby)

Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Technical Manager – Fire and Gas Systems to support gas turbine installations, leading the specification, integration, compliance, and commissioning of fuel gas detection, oil mist detection, and fire detection/suppression systems within turbine enclosures and existing fire protection infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead requirements validation and technical specification for gas detection, oil mist detection, and fire detection systems.

* Conduct risk and hazard assessments (HAZOP, risk mitigation).

* Collaborate with enclosure design suppliers to optimise sensor placement and minimise stagnation zones.

* Oversee supplier selection, certification, installation, commissioning, and system validation.

* Ensure compliance with relevant standards (NFPA, IEC, ISO, ATEX).

* Support audits, inspections, and regulatory reviews.
Experience & Skills

* 8–20 years’ experience in fire and gas safety systems within gas turbine power plants or similar environments.

* Strong expertise in gas detection technologies (IR, catalytic bead, electrochemical).

* Experience with fire detection and suppression systems (CO₂, FM-200, NOVEC 1230, water mist).

* In-depth knowledge of international safety standards and turbine fuel system compliance.

* Experience working with suppliers and cross-functional/integrated teams.

* Degree qualified (Mechanical, Chemical, Instrumentation or related Engineering discipline).

* Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills