VACANCY - Senior Sprinkler Designer/ Projects Engineer

Fire Defence Servicing is expanding and we are looking for a Senior Sprinkler Designer/ Projects Engineer to join our growing team.

Our company install and service fire sprinkler systems to residential, retail and commercial buildings. We are based in South West of the UK with remote Project teams covering the south of England and beyond

We pride ourselves on offering first-class service on any size project and obtaining the optimum solution for our clients. We are committed to attracting, developing and retaining people of the highest calibre to maintain the excellent service we are renowned for.

Job Description:

Design / Project Engineer to work alongside our existing team. Responsible for the design of sprinkler systems, including the surveying of sites, liaising with clients, project management & various administrative duties.

Skills and qualifications:

Minimum 3-5 years experience in a Design Role developing designs and plans for piping systems
Experience in Fire Protection Design Role using Auto Cad (Revit not essential)
Mandatory Computer Skills – AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Packages, 3D packages (Navisworks, REVIT, etc.)
Drawing Ability – Can produce pipework layouts, P&ID’s, valve schedules without supervision
LPCB Basic Design Competence Review
LPCB Intermediate Design Competence Review (not essential, training can be provided)
LPCB FHC Design Competence Review
Valid UK Driving License
Ability to manage both internal & external stakeholders at all levels
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate technical information to a non-technical audience
Site experience with surveying and attending design/customer meetings would be advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities:

Designing commercial automatic fire sprinkler systems.
Carrying out pre-calculated calculations utilising knowledge of BE EN Rules
Attending site meetings carrying out site surveys and site inspections
Working on the LPCB Supervision process, including uploading, and answering comments
Familiar with BSEN 12845 and technical bulletins
Liaise closely with the sales, design, and project teams.

In return we offer