Sprinkler design engineer

Pay: £55,000.00-£60,000.00 per year

Job Description

Job Overview

Sprinkler Design Engineer – Manchester

£55k -£60k

Based in the Manchester office

I am looking for a sprinkler design engineer to join a nationwide sprinkler company who will be based in the Manchester office.

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.

Work Location: In person

Work Location: In person