At a Glance
- Tasks: Design innovative fire alarm and smoke ventilation systems from concept to completion.
- Company: Join a supportive engineering team in the heart of Aberdeen.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, ongoing training, and clear career progression.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on diverse engineering projects while developing your expertise.
- Qualifications: 1+ years in fire alarm design and proficiency in AutoCAD required.
Location - Aberdeen City Centre
Hours - Full-time - 8.30-17.00 (Monday to Friday)
Salary - 33-35k depending on experience
Office Angels are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of our client for a Design Engineer to join their growing team in Aberdeen. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Design Engineer with a background in fire alarm and smoke ventilation systems to take ownership of multiple projects and play a key role in delivering high-quality design solutions. Working within a collaborative and supportive environment, you'll be responsible for developing designs from concept through to completion while liaising with customers and key project stakeholders. If you're looking to progress your career within a specialist engineering sector and work on a variety of technically challenging projects, we'd love to hear from you.
The Role
As a Design Engineer, you will be responsible for managing your own workload across several live projects, developing system designs from customer specifications and fire strategies through to final design documentation and CAD output.
Key responsibilities include:
- Developing system designs from customer specifications and fire strategies
- Producing design specifications and supporting technical documentation
- Completing engineering calculations to validate system designs
- Creating and updating detailed AutoCAD drawings
- Maintaining accurate design status information and project records
- Responding to customer design queries and providing technical support
- Attending project handover meetings with internal stakeholders
- Participating in customer design meetings and design reviews
- Working collaboratively with project teams to ensure successful project delivery
About You
Essential Requirements
- At least 1 year's industry experience in both fire alarm and AOV/smoke ventilation design
- Degree qualification or completion of an engineering apprenticeship
- Experience using AutoCAD for 2D design work
- Strong technical writing and communication skills
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, Word, and Outlook
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively
Desirable Skills
- Knowledge of mechanical and natural smoke control systems
- Experience with car park smoke clearance systems
- Understanding of fire detection and alarm systems
- Exposure to electrical, HVAC, or building services design
- Knowledge of control systems, Building Management Systems (BMS), and controls theory
What's on Offer?
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Exposure to a diverse range of engineering projects
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Clear career progression opportunities
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Opportunity to develop specialist expertise within a growing sector
Career Development
This role offers a clear progression pathway, with opportunities to advance through continued training, professional development, and formal assessment. Successful candidates can progress towards more senior design engineering positions as they continue to build their technical expertise and industry experience.
Interested? Apply today with your CV or contact the Office Angels team for a confidential discussion.
Design Engineer in Aberdeen employer: Office Angels Limited
Office Angels is an excellent employer that prioritises the well-being and professional growth of its employees. With a supportive work culture, flexible temporary roles, and access to various benefits including weekly pay, pension options, and health support, employees can thrive in a dynamic environment while gaining valuable experience. Located in South Lanarkshire, this role offers the chance to work within a fast-paced operations team, making it an ideal opportunity for those looking to enhance their administrative skills in compliance and logistics.
