Junior Fire & Security Design Engineer

Full-time, Permanent | Long Hanborough, Oxford

Darke & Taylor are a multi-award-winning Building Services Company with an established track record of providing job opportunities and long-term careers to people in the Building Services industry. Based just outside Oxford and operating in the South East and London, the Company has a healthy order book and is looking to recruit talented individuals to join its team. Due to the ongoing success of our Fire & Security Department and a positive forward order book, we currently have a vacancy for a Junior Fire & Security Design Engineer to join our in‑house team.

We are looking for a motivated Junior Fire & Security Design Engineer with a strong interest in design to join our growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their career who is looking to develop their technical skills and gain hands‑on experience designing fire and security systems across a variety of projects.

You’ll work closely with senior engineers and project teams, assisting in the design and specification of compliant, cost‑effective & innovative fire and security solutions while learning industry standards and best practices.

• Progressive annual pay increases
• Structured training and mentorship from experienced engineers
• Clear progression opportunities within the business
• Exposure to a wide range of projects and technologies
• Supportive and collaborative working environment

• Assist in the design of fire alarm, CCTV, access control, and intrusion systems
• Produce system drawings, layouts, and documentation
• Support senior engineers with project design reviews and technical submissions
• Ensure designs meet relevant British Standards and regulatory requirements
• Liaise with internal teams, suppliers, and clients as required
• Maintain accurate project records and technical documentation

• Attention to detail
• Good time management and organisational skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Willingness and capability to learn and develop
• A good team player
• A basic understanding of fire and/or security systems (through education or work experience)
• Familiarity with AutoCAD or other design software (advantageous)
• Willingness to learn industry standards (e.g. BS 5839, BS 5266, etc.)
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach
• Good communication skills and a positive, proactive attitude
• A good understanding of IT & networking and a desire to integrate innovative ideas with new technologies

If you’re looking to start or progress your career in fire and security system design, we’d love to hear from you.

This position offers a fantastic career path in a growth area of a well‑established, award‑winning company, which is a great place to work and develop your career. Darke & Taylor is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.

If you think you have what it takes to join the team and add value, we would like to hear from you.

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Darke & Taylor Ltd., Radiant House, 11 Blenheim Office Park, Fenlock Rd, Long Hanborough, Oxfordshire, OX29 8LN