Design Engineer

American Society of Civil Engineers; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive & negotiable salary

Car allowance

25 days holiday plus bank holidays and

option to buy 5 days and sell 2 days

Contributory company pension scheme

Life Assurance

Company Funded Health Cash Plan

Job summary

Hall & Kay in Manchester is seeking a design engineer to develop sprinkler systems for main contract projects. You will coordinate with clients, architects and other trades to deliver fully designed schemes on site and in our design office.

The role requires experience in sprinkler design, EN 12845, and Autocad/Revit skills; travel and nights away may be required. You will lead a small team and ensure documentation, calculations and procurement lists are accurate.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive experience in a design engineering role within the sprinkler industry.
• Knowledge of LPCB EN 12845 and related standards is essential.
• Ability to work with Autocad and 3D design tools.
• Experience with hydraulic calculation software is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design sprinkler systems in coordination with client representatives and other service contracts through to a final scheme.
• Contribute to the design programme by monitoring against construction schedule and specification requirements.
• Issue completion documents and certification.
• Obtain information from relevant parties for fully designed working drawings including site, architects and consultants.
• Attend site meetings independently when design matters are on the agenda.
• Prepare working drawings per design codes including hydraulic pipe sizing calculations.
• List materials for procurement, estimating variations and rates.
• Coordinate with suppliers and subcontractors for procurement and monitor material levels.

Skills

Sprinkler design experience

LPCB/EN 12845 knowledge

FM standards knowledge

NFPA standards knowledge

Leadership experience

Client coordination

Education

HND or Degree in construction/engineering design

Tools

Autocad

Revit 3D

Canute

Job description

The Hall & Kay way... it's a people thing.

At Hall & Kay, we deliver complex fire protection and security solutions to protect what matters most to our clients. As technical experts our focus is on the lifetime value of a project. Meaning we can design, supply, install, test and maintain all types of sprinkler, gas suppression, fire detection, and integrated security systems. With 140+ year trading experience and a strong project delivery culture, we are proud to have built lasting relationships with some of the UK's most respected companies in all areas of industry and construction.

Summary of Role

Working in our North West 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
• Car allowance
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and option to buy 5 days and sell 2 days
• 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)

Location:

On-site -Manchester,GBR

Please note:

You may be required to undertake a DBS check as part of your job role at Hall & Kay.

Additional Company information

What sets us apart? Our culture. What we call 'the Hall & Kay way'....it's a people thing. Put simply, we know we can achieve more when we work as a team - with clients, with the communities we serve and in our own business. Our people create safety every single day, using their skills and experience to adapt to changing situations and rise to the challenges presented to them. It's our people that make us trusted to deliver.

Find out more about us and what our people say about us.