Design Engineer - Water Mist

H&K Fire Engineering; Woodgate; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fire protection firm in the United Kingdom seeks a Design Engineer to work on water mist systems for diverse projects. The role requires comprehensive design engineering experience, knowledge of relevant standards, and proficiency in Autocad. You will coordinate designs, prepare working drawings, and ensure compliance with industry codes. The position offers a competitive salary and additional perks, including car allowance and 25 days of holiday. Flexibility regarding travel is expected.

Benefits

Competitive & negotiable salary

Car allowance

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Contributory company pension scheme

Life Assurance

Company Funded Health Cash Plan

Qualifications

• Experience in a design engineering role within the sprinkler industry is essential.
• Familiarity with LPC BS EN 12845 rule is essential.
• HND or Degree qualification in a construction or engineering design related topic is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop the design of the water mist system according to specifications.
• Monitor design against the construction program.
• Prepare complete working drawings and obtain necessary information for design.

Skills

Design engineering experience

Knowledge of LPC BS EN 12845

Proficiency in Autocad

Experience with Factory Mutual Standards

Problem-solving skills

Team management experience

Education

HND or Degree in construction/engineering

Tools

Autocad

Full Hydraulic Calculation software

Revit 3D

Job description

Job Title : Design Engineer

Below, you will find a complete breakdown of everything required of potential candidates, as well as how to apply. Good luck.

• Water Mist Location : Birmingham Summary of Role Working in a team within the H&K Birmingham regional office you will be instrumental in the design and program of water mist systems working on various UK wide projects.

What you will be doing

Develop the design of the water mist system through a process of coordination with client representatives and other service contracts through to a final scheme.

Contribute to the design programme by monitoring it 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.

Requirements

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

About Hall & Kay

Additional Company information: 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 UKs most respected companies in all areas of industry and construction.

Our culture

What sets us apart?

What we call the Hall & Kay way.its 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.

Its our people that make us trusted to deliver.

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