Design Engineer

Mitie Group plc.; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitie Group plc. is seeking a Major Projects Design Engineer to provide detailed estimates for client projects and maintain existing contracts, while seeking new opportunities.

You will act as an ambassador, ensuring high standards of design and cost planning across the project lifecycle. You will design/engineer fire safety and electronic security systems, use Aspirating Smoke Detection design software, and coordinate with delivery teams to deliver compliant, profitable solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience in designing/engineering fire safety, electronic security and associated systems.
• Knowledge of BS Compliant Design requirements.
• Conversant with Aspirating Smoke Detection System design software.
• Knowledge of enterprise level Electronic Security Systems and integrated Security Management systems.
• Conversant with IT systems such as Microsoft Office and AutoCAD.
• Ability to understand technical specifications.
• Be a strong communicator, self confident with exceptional relationship building skills.
• Have strong customer facing skills and exceptional customer service skills.
• Specific attention to detail and be able to work on your own initiative.
• Have a professional approach, be self-motivating with drive and initiative.
• Valid driving license is essential, with the ability to visit client sites.
• Good sales and networking skills.
• Technical document/proposal writing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost budgets and cost estimates for new contracts.
• Keep existing contracts up to date, including amendments, new cost estimates, and client communication.
• Produce detailed technical designs that are fully co-ordinated and achieve Status A or B approval at Construction stage.
• Adhere to company standards when analysing estimations, maximise profit and customer satisfaction while minimising risks.
• Prepare detailed and well-written proposals for each client, adhering to guidelines and including supplementary documentation.
• Maintain relationships with existing clients and build new client relationships.
• Work with the delivery team to help with development, innovation, and creativity on client projects.
• Keep detailed records of all design and estimation documentation, including site assessments and contract terms.
• Prepare and submit accurate cost/sales documents, including client schedules of rates.
• Balance multiple proposals and estimations, ensure timely delivery to the client.
• Liaise with other departments to maintain business development and innovative profitable outcomes.
• Follow Health & Safety procedures and ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 14001:2004 compliance.

Skills

Fire safety design

Electronic security

BS standards

AutoCAD

MS Office

Communication skills

Customer facing

Sales & networking

Initiative & drive

Tools

Aspirating Smoke Detection software

Job description

MAJOR PROJECTS DESIGN ENGINEER

Objective

Be committed to working as part of an effective team. As Major Projects Design Engineer you will use your industry experience and knowledge to provide detailed estimates for client projects both pre and post order. Maintain existing client contracts and continuously seek out new clients and estimating opportunities. Acting as an ambassador to position the company's reputation as an industry leading and respected specialist system integrator.

Attributes and skills

• Experience in designing/engineering fire safety, electronic security and associated systems.
• Knowledge of BS Compliant Design requirements.
• Conversant with Aspirating Smoke Detection System design software.
• Knowledge of enterprise level Electronic Security Systems and integrated Security Management systems.
• Conversant with IT systems such as Microsoft Office and AutoCAD.
• Ability to understand technical specifications.
• Be a strong communicator, self confident with exceptional relationship building skills.
• Have strong customer facing skills and exceptional customer service skills.
• Specific attention to detail and be able to work on your own initiative.
• Have a professional approach, be self-motivating with drive and initiative.
• Valid driving license is essential, with the ability to visit client sites.
• Good sales and networking skills.
• Technical document/proposal writing experience preferred.

Responsibilities (are to include the following but are not limited to)

• Prepare cost budgets and cost estimates for new contracts.
• Keep existing contracts up to date, including making amendments, providing new cost estimates, and maintaining communication with the client.
• Produce detailed technical designs that are fully co-ordinated and achieve Status A or B approval at Construction stage.
• Adhere to company standards and guidelines when analysing and providing estimations, focus on maximising profit and customer satisfaction with the client, while minimising any potential risks to the company.
• Prepare detailed and well-written proposals for each client, adhering to client guidelines while offering competitive and comprehensive cost estimates, and including supplementary documentation.
• Maintain relationships with existing clients keeping a sales-minded attitude, and seek out and build relationships with new clients.
• Work with the delivery team to help with development, innovation, and creativity on client projects.
• Keep detailed records of all design and estimation documentation, including site assessments and contract terms, update any existing contracts immediately upon agreement of new terms with client.
• Prepare and submit accurate cost/sales documents, including client schedule of rates documents.
• Balance multiple proposals and estimations at once, ensuring each reaches the client by the deadline.
• Liaise with other company departments to maintain business development and continuously innovate new profitable outcomes.
• Follow Health & Safety procedures set out by the company in order to ensure the safety of you, your colleagues and others. Also, adhere to the Company Health and Safety policy.
• Adhere to company rules and ensure compliance to ISO:9001:2015 & ISO 14001:2004.