Our values

It’s our mission to be the most highly respected company in our field and our employees are key to achieving this. We strive to find the right skills for our ever-growing team - our people and the way we work together is our strongest asset.

Below are our three core values; these underpin all our actions, attitudes and decision making.

  1. Safety & Health – We provide a safe environment for our team to work in whilst providing our customers with products and services that enable them to increase the safety of their workplace.
  2. Customer Focus – We believe our customers deserve the best. We focus on delivering quality and reliability every time, to ensure our customers can always depend on us.  
  3. Teamwork – We know we achieve the most when we work together as a team.

Staff benefits

The UK active fire protection market is projected to reach a value of £743 million in 2025, according to the latest edition of the UK Active Fire Protection Market Report. We believe that working at RfE offers a great opportunity to develop your career in this rapidly evolving market.

We offer a positive and welcoming company culture where we continually invest in our employees. 

  • generous company pension scheme
  • continual career development
  • training and support given to obtain relevant qualifications
  • flexible working policy
  • free parking
  • cycle to work scheme
  • social events

We are an equal opportunities employer. Our policy is to recruit a diverse workforce and follow the guidelines of the Equality Act. 

Vacancies

We are currently looking to fill the following position: Design & Project Engineer Swindon Job Summary

In brief, we’re seeking a skilled Design & Project Engineer to lead the design and execution of fire protection systems, including sprinklers, and suppression systems. You’ll turn plans into safe, code-compliant solutions while managing projects from concept to commissioning. Based in our Swindon Office.

What You’ll Do:

  • Design fire protection systems using 2D AutoCAD and Revit and hydraulic calculation software.
  • Prepare drawings, specifications, and reports that meet LPCB standards and local codes.
  • Manage projects, schedules, and budgets from design through installation.
  • Collaborate with clients, architects, and contractors to ensure optimal solutions.
  • Provide technical guidance on-site and troubleshoot installation challenges.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering or
  • 2-3 years’ experience in sprinkler, or suppression system design and project management.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and hydraulic calculation software.
  • Strong understanding of LPCB standards and local fire codes.
  • Experience with BIM projects.
  • Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Why Join Us:

  • Work on cutting-edge fire protection projects.
  • Collaborate with a dynamic, safety-focused team.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and paid certification in fire protection engineering.
  • Competitive Salary £35-55K depending on experience
  • Auto-enrolled pension scheme
  • Company Car
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Company Outings
  • Discretionary Bonuses

Click on the link above for the full job description.

To apply, please get in touch by completing the CV upload form below.

Future careers

We are proud of our northern roots and try to support the local economy as much as we can. We would be happy to discuss with school leavers or college students what a career in the fire protection industry might look like. If you are intersted in finding out more please get in touch.

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CONTACT US

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