Design Engineer

Hall & Kay; Manchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Health plan

25 days holiday plus bank holidays and

Contributory pension

Life Assurance

Company Health Cash Plan

Job summary

Hall & Kay in Manchester is seeking a Design Engineer to lead sprinkler system design on Main Contract projects. You will prepare fully designed working drawings, coordinate with client representatives, and monitor hydraulic calculations to ensure compliance with LPCB and NFPA standards.

The role requires extensive experience in sprinkler design, Autocad, Revit, and Canute hydraulic software, plus a HND or Degree in a construction/engineering design field and a driving licence.

Qualifications

• Extensive design engineering experience in sprinkler systems.
• Strong knowledge of LPCB EN 12845 standards and NFPA.
• Experience with Autocad; Revit 3D and hydraulic software (Canute) preferred.
• HND or degree in construction/engineering design required.
• Proven ability to manage and lead a project team.

Responsibilities

• Design sprinkler systems and coordinate with client representatives and other trades.
• Monitor design programme against construction programme and spec requirements.
• Prepare and issue completion documents and certifications.
• Gather information for fully designed drawings from site, architects, consultants and builders.
• Attend site meetings to discuss design matters as needed.
• Prepare working drawings per design codes and hydraulic calculations.
• List materials for procurement, variations, and schedules; liaise with suppliers.

Skills

Design engineering

Team leadership

Client coordination

Problem solving

Construction knowledge

Education

HND or Degree in construction/engineering design

LPCB Intermediate qualification

LPCB Full Hydraulic Calculation qualification

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

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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.

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