Design Engineer - Sprinklers

Hall & Kay; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Contributory company pension scheme

Life Assurance

Company Funded Health Cash Plan

25 days holiday plus bank holidays and

option to buy 5 days

Job summary

Hall & Kay in Birmingham is seeking a skilled sprinkler design engineer to join the regional office. You will design sprinkler systems, coordinate with clients and other trades, and prepare fully designed drawings and quantities for procurement.

You will attend site meetings, perform hydraulic calculations, and ensure designs meet EN 12845 and LPCB standards. A driving licence and willingness to travel are required; the role offers competitive salary and progression in a busy engineering team.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive design experience in sprinkler systems and strong project coordination.
• Excellent knowledge of LPCB standards and EN 12845 design rules.
• Experience with hydraulic calculations and AutoCAD; Revit is desirable.
• Qualification in LPCB and NFPA standards is highly desirable.
• HND or Degree in a construction/engineering design field is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design sprinkler systems and coordinate with client reps and other trades.
• Monitor design programme against construction programme and specs.
• Issue completion documents and certifications.
• Gather information for fully designed drawings from site, architects, consultants and builders.
• Attend site meetings to address design matters.
• Prepare complete working drawings with hydraulic calculations and pipe sizing.
• List materials for procurement, estimates, and rates; forward to suppliers.
• Order materials and monitor equipment levels.
• Comply with company policies and procedures.

Skills

Team leadership

Client communication

Problem solving

Time management

Initiative

Driving licence

Education

HND or Degree in construction/engineering design

LPCB Intermediate qualification & LPCB Full Hydraulic Calculation

NFPA knowledge

Tools

Autocad

Revit 3D

Canute (Hydraulic Calculations)

Job description

Summary of Role

Working in a team within the H&K Birmingham 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
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and option to buy 5 days
• Car allowance
• 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)