Design Engineer

JLL

Manchester

On-site

GBP 52,000 - 65,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Car allowance

25 days holiday + bank holidays + buy

Contributory pension

Life Assurance

Company Health Cash Plan

36.5 hours per week

Job summary

JLL in Manchester is seeking a skilled sprinkler design engineer to lead the design and programming of sprinkler systems across Main Contract projects in the North West region.

You will coordinate with client representatives, review specifications, and produce complete working drawings with hydraulic calculations, keeping projects aligned with construction timelines. Flexibility for travel and nights away may be required.

Qualifications

Experience in a design engineering role within sprinkler industry (essential).
Comprehensive knowledge of LPC BS EN 12845 (essential).
AutoCAD proficiency (essential). Revit 3D experience (desirable).
Knowledge of hydraulic calculation software (Canute desirable).
Knowledge of Factory Mutual and NFPA standards (essential/desirable).

Responsibilities

Design sprinkler systems and coordinate with clients and other trades.
Contribute to design programme and monitor against construction programme.
Issue completion documents and certifications.
Produce fully designed drawings including site and architectural inputs.
Attend site meetings to discuss design matters.
Prepare working drawings with hydraulic calculations and material lists.
Procure materials and manage procurement drawings and quantities.
Provide support to Project/Design Manager as required.

Skills

Design engineering

Client coordination

Project management

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Education

HND/Degree in construction/engineering design

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Canute hydraulic calculation

LPCB intermediate qualification

LPCB full hydraulic calculation

Job description

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.

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.