Senior Sprinkler Design Engineer

7 days ago


East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire, United Kingdom Vipond Fire Protection Full time

Vipond Fire Protection, part of Chubb Fire & Security, now has an opportunity for a Senior Sprinkler Design Engineer for a remote opportunity. Following recent business wins were keen to add to our Design team to manage fire protection systems on a remote basis.

Job Description

People are at the heart of everything we do, and your wellbeing is hugely important to us. That's why we are committed to keeping you safe, secure, and happy in your career.

With a new partner in APi Group, we are faced with exciting times ahead – filled with plenty of new opportunities for you. To help us do this we need people like you, with the desire to play your part in making the world a safer place

We have created the perfect platform for you to progress your career with Vipond, with a range of opportunities available.

  • Excellent base salary up to £60K
  • Bonus
  • 22 days holidays plus bank holidays, plus option to purchase additional leave
  • Company pension scheme
  • Employee scholarship scheme
  • Private Health Care
  • Benefits Central Platform hosting employee reward and recognition initiatives and health and wellbeing resources
  • Bravo Awards which recognise outstanding contributions from all employees and encourage excellence

Goals and Objectives:

  • To ensure the system designs are produced in high quality, in compliance with the relevant standard and within the necessary timescales.
  • To develop, and maintain professional relationships with clients, partners, and subcontractors.

Responsibilities:

  • Preparation of sprinkler system designs for a variety of applications (Large works, small works, LPC Rules, NFPA, FM)
  • Design responsibility throughout the project life.
  • Production of technical documentation, installation drawings and coordination models.
  • Production of hydraulic calculations.
  • On-site surveying where necessary.
  • Ensure compliance with the relevant design standards and project specifications.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of LPCB Basic design qualification.
  • LPCB Intermediate and FHC design qualifications would be an advantage.
  • Knowledge of LPC sprinkler rules is essential. Knowledge of FM & NFPA standards would be an advantage.
  • A degree or HND in a relatable discipline would be an advantage.
  • Relevant technical design experience and the preparation of technical documentation and drawings.
  • Minimum five years' experience in the design of fire sprinkler systems. Experience of water mist, hydrants & dry/wet riser systems would be an advantage.

Additional Information

Vipond Fire Protection Ltd has its roots going back to 1969, when it was started as a small family owned business.. The company has since expanded and grown and now covers the whole of the UK and Ireland. The Vipond Fire Protection Ltd parent company is API Group Corp listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) APG.

API Group Corp is a multi-billion-dollar company for 38 independently managed services companies in more than 200 locations worldwide.

APi Group combines the personal attention of small-to-medium sized service companies with the strength of a global industry leader to build a safer environment, develop leaders and bring innovation to the Service and fire protection and suppression industry.

This Design opportunity would suit a Designer based locally to East Kilbride, Glasgow, Hamilton, Motherwell



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