Design Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Birmingham; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Design Engineer to create and price advanced Fire Detection and Life Safety Systems. This role combines technical design expertise with a commercial mindset, ensuring customer satisfaction through tailored solutions. As part of a collaborative team, you will engage with stakeholders and leverage your skills in a predominantly remote setting, with occasional site visits. The company offers a competitive salary, extensive benefits, and a commitment to career development. Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to safety and excellence in design.

Benefits

25 Paid Holidays

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Pension Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Training Opportunities

Career Development Programs

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a Fire Design Role.
• Proficient with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Packages.

Responsibilities

• Design and price Fire Detection and Life Safety Systems.
• Present technology solutions to customers.

Skills

Fire Design

AutoCAD

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Education

FIA Advanced Fire Design Certification

Tools

3D Drawing Packages (Navisworks, REVIT)

Job description

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As a Design Engineer, you will design and price a variety of Fire Detection and Life Safety Systems to meet industry standards. You'll be responsible for all technical aspects of design, tender delivery, and maintaining a commercial mindset. Additionally, you'll present technology solutions to customers as needed.

This role is predominantly remote, with some travel to sites as and when required.

What we offer

Competitive salary & bonus plan

25 Paid holidays + Bank Holidays and sick pay

Comprehensive benefits package including pension, life assurance, employee assistance program, employee referral scheme, employee discounts including high street brands, cycle 2 work scheme and discount on Johnson Controls security products

Extensive product and on the job/cross training opportunities with outstanding resources available

Encouraging and collaborative team environment

Career development through various career ladders

Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy

Access to business resource groups

Training on our company values

How you will do it

As a Design Engineer, you'll develop and present technical Fire Detection and Life Safety solutions to customers. You'll leverage your technical design knowledge and commercial awareness during engagements and project planning. Ensuring customer satisfaction through the review and interpretation of customer requirements is key.

What we look for

Required

Minimum 2 years of experience in a Fire Design Role with design responsibility

Proficient with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Packages particularly Excel and Word.

Ability to manage internal & external stakeholders at all levels

Experience working in fast paced, highly collaborative environments

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information to a non-technical audience.

Preferred

FIA Advanced Fire Design Certification

Site experience with surveying and attending design/customer meetings.

Knowledge of electronic security systems such as CCTV & Access Control

Experience of 3D drawing packages (Navisworks, REVIT, etc.)

Experience in designing large complex fire protection systems would be advantageous.