Sprinkler Design Engineer - Vipond

Vipond Fire Protection, part of Chubb Fire & Security, now has an opportunity for a Sprinkler Design Engineer for a remote opportunity. Following recent business wins, we are keen to add to our Engineering team to manage fire protection systems locally to Bruntwood. This role can be office-based, hybrid, or remote depending on circumstances.

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 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 £53K
• Bonus
• 22 days holidays plus bank holidays, with an option to purchase additional leave
• Company pension scheme
• Private Health Care Benefits
• Central Platform hosting employee reward and recognition initiatives and health and wellbeing resources
• Bravo Awards which recognize 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 standards, and within necessary timescales.
• To develop and maintain professional relationships with clients, partners, and subcontractors.

Responsibilities:

• Preparation of sprinkler system designs for various applications (large works, small works, LPC Rules, NFPA, FM)
• Design responsibility throughout the project lifecycle.
• Production of technical documentation, installation drawings, and coordination models.
• Production of hydraulic calculations.
• On-site surveying where necessary.
• Ensure compliance with relevant design standards and project specifications.
• Specification of equipment.
• Preparation of certification and O&M documentation.
• Review meetings with clients.
• Coordination meetings with external subcontractors within a multi-discipline design team.
• Liaison with suppliers.

Qualifications:

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

Vipond Fire Protection Ltd has its roots going back to 1969. The company has since expanded and now covers the UK and Ireland. The Vipond Fire Protection Ltd parent company is API Group Corp, listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker APG. API Group Corp is a multi-billion-dollar company with 38 independently managed service companies in over 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 fire protection and suppression industry.

We welcome applications from Fire Engineers who live within a commutable distance of Birmingham, London, Wolverhampton, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Leeds, Newcastle, Brighton, Bristol, Cambridge.