Design Engineer will develop sprinkler system designs, produce working drawings, coordinate with various stakeholders, and oversee material procurement. Responsibilities include design program management and site meetings.
Summary of Role
Working in a team within the H&K Manchester 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
- Car allowance
- Contributory company pension scheme
- Life Assurance
- Company Funded Health Cash Plan
- Hours 36.5 per week (Monday to Thursday 8.45 – 16.40, Friday 8.45 – 4pm)
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