At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and coordinate sprinkler systems for exciting projects across various sectors.
- Company: Join a leading engineering firm with a focus on innovation and teamwork.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous holiday, pension scheme, and health cash plan.
- Other info: Flexible working hours and opportunities for travel and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the engineering field while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in sprinkler design and proficiency in AutoCAD are essential.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 55000 £ per year.
Summary of Role
Working in a team within the H&K London regional office you will be instrumental in the design and program of sprinkler systems working on various sectors on Main Contract projects.
- What you will be doing
- Develop the design of the sprinkler system 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 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.
- Familiarise & comply with all company policies & procedures.
- What we will need from you
- 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 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.
- What you can expect in return
- Competitive & negotiable salary
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and option to buy 5 days
- Contributory company pension scheme
- Life Assurance
- Company Funded Health Cash Plan
- Hours 36.5 per week (Monday to Thursday 8.45
- 4pm)
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Design Engineer - Sprinklers in Manchester employer: H&K Fire Engineering
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We think you need these skills to ace Design Engineer - Sprinklers in Manchester
Design Engineering
Sprinkler System Design
LPC BS EN 12845 Knowledge
LPCB Intermediate Qualification
LPCB Full Hydraulic Calculation Qualification
AutoCAD Proficiency
Revit 3D Experience
