Design Engineer

2 weeks ago

Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom SSR Personnel Full time £60,000 - £80,000 per year

Design Engineer West Midlands

Working for a well-established and well-thought-of fire systems engineering installer, the successful applicant will be instrumental in the design and programming of water mist systems working on various UK-wide projects, ideally based in the West Midlands (with scope to work out of London or Manchester).

Salary & package:


• Competitive & negotiable salary of circa £60,000, plus car allowance, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, contributory company pension scheme, Life Assurance, company-funded health cash plan, 36.5 hour working week

The Job


• Develop the design of the water mist systems through a process of co-ordination with client representatives and other service contracts through to a final scheme.


• Contribute to the design programme by monitoring the same against the construction programme and specification requirements.


• Issue all completion documents and certification.


• Obtain all necessary information from all relevant parties for the preparation of fully designed working drawings including site, architects, consultants, builders and other trades.


• Attend site meetings independently, when necessary, where design matters are on the agenda.


• Preparation of complete working drawings in accordance with the appropriate design codes including establishing pipe sizes by hydraulic calculations.


• From design drawings, list off materials for various purposes including material procurement, estimating of variations, schedule of rates etc.


• Forward drawings / quantities of materials listed to suppliers / subcontractors for procurement purposes. Also, order materials and monitor and maintain levels of equipment.


• Other activities as instructed by the Project manager / Design Manager.

The Person:


• Comprehensive experience in a design engineering role within the sprinkler industry (essential)


• Comprehensive knowledge and familiarity with LPC BS EN 12845 rule (essential)


• LPCB Intermediate qualification & LPCB Full Hydraulic Calculation qualification (highly desirable)


• Experience and proficiency in using Autocad (essential). Revit 3D experience (highly desirable).


• Experience and proficiency in Full Hydraulic Calculation software ideally Canute (desirable)


• Knowledge of Factory Mutual Standards (essential)


• Knowledge of NFPA standards (highly desirable)


• HND or Degree qualification in a construction/engineering design-related topic (highly desirable)


• Experience of managing, developing, mentoring and leading a team.


• Successful, positive & professional communication with clients and colleagues at all levels along with professional promotion of the Company image through personal behaviours and conduct.


• Organisational skills, time management, and ability to prioritise effectively, meeting changing priorities.


• Active problem solver with the ability to utilise.


• Demonstrates a "can do" attitude applying own initiative and working successfully under minimal supervision.


• Full driving license.


• Some flexibility will be required in terms of travel and working hours as there will be occasional nights away from home.

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