Design Engineer

JLL; Swinton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

25 days holiday + bank holidays + buy

Job summary

JLL is seeking a sprinkler design engineer for our North West regional office. You will design and manage sprinkler systems across multiple sectors on Main Contract projects, coordinating with clients and other trades to deliver final schemes.

You will monitor design programmes, produce fully designed working drawings with hydraulic calculations, and prepare material lists for procurement. Travel and some nights away may be required.

Qualifications

• Extensive design engineering experience in sprinkler systems.
• Knowledge of LPCB standards and hydraulic design requirements.
• Understanding of NFPA standards is advantageous.
• Experience with coordinating with client representatives and other trades.

Responsibilities

• Design sprinkler systems through coordination with client reps and other services to final scheme.
• Monitor design programme against construction programme and specs.
• Issue completion documents and certifications.
• Gather information for fully designed drawings from site, architects, consultants, builders and trades.
• Attend site meetings when design matters are on the agenda.
• Prepare complete working drawings with pipe sizing by hydraulic calculations.
• List materials for procurement, estimate variations and rates.
• Forward drawings/quantities to suppliers/subcontractors and manage material orders.
• Perform additional duties as directed by Project/Design Manager.
• Familiarise with and comply with company policies and procedures.

Skills

Design engineering experience

Communication

Organisational/time management

Problem solving

Can-do attitude

Client liaison

Full driving license

Travel flexibility

Education

HND or Degree in construction/engineering design

LPCB Intermediate qualification

LPCB Full Hydraulic Calculation qualification

Tools

Autocad

Revit 3D

Canute 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.

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)