Design Engineer - Water Mist (Birmingham)

H&K Fire Engineering; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fire protection company in Birmingham is seeking a Design Engineer focused on water mist systems. In this role, you will be responsible for developing designs, preparing working drawings, and ensuring compliance with standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in design engineering, familiarity with LPC standards, and proficiency in AutoCAD. This position offers a competitive salary, car allowance, and ample holiday, along with a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Car allowance

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Life assurance

Health cash plan

Qualifications

• Comprehensive experience in a design engineering role within the sprinkler industry.
• Familiarity with LPC/BS EN 12845 standards.
• Experience managing and mentoring a team.

Responsibilities

• Develop water mist system designs for UK-wide projects.
• Monitor design programs against construction timelines.
• Prepare working drawings according to design codes.

Skills

Design engineering

AutoCAD proficiency

Hydraulic calculations

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

HND or degree in construction/engineering design

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit 3D

Canute (hydraulic calculation software)

Job description

Location & Job Title

Location: B32 3BU, Birmingham, West Midlands, UK

Job Title: Design Engineer – Water Mist (Birmingham)

Summary of Role

Working in a team within the H & K Birmingham regional office, you will be instrumental in the design and programme of water mist systems across various UK‑wide projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop the design of the water mist system from 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 relevant parties (site, architects, consultants, builders, other trades) for fully designed working drawings.
• Attend site meetings independently when design matters are on the agenda.
• Prepare complete working drawings in accordance with appropriate design codes, including establishing pipe sizes by hydraulic calculations.
• From design drawings, list materials for procurement, estimate variations, and produce schedules of rates.
• Forward drawings/quantities to suppliers and subcontractors, and monitor procurement and equipment levels.
• Carry out other tasks as instructed by the Project Manager / Design Manager.
• Familiarise and comply with all company policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• 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 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); NFPA standards (highly desirable).
• HND or degree in construction/engineering design related topic (highly desirable).
• Experience in managing, developing, mentoring and leading a team.
• Strong professional communication with clients and colleagues at all levels, promoting the company image.
• Organisational skills, time‑management, ability to prioritise and meet changing priorities.
• Active problem solver, self‑motivated and capable of working under minimal supervision.
• Full driving licence.
• Some flexibility for travel and 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.
• 36.5 hours per week – Monday to Thursday 8.45‑16.40, Friday 8.45‑4.00

Additional Information

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

At Hall & Kay, we deliver complex fire protection and security solutions to protect what matters most to our clients. With 140+ years of trading experience and a strong project delivery culture, we have built lasting relationships with some of the UK’s most respected companies across industry and construction.

What sets us apart? Our culture – the Hall & Kay way. We believe in teamwork, putting clients, communities and our own business together to create safety every single day with the skills and experience to meet changing situations.