Design Engineer - Water Mist Systems in West Midlands

Energy Jobline CVL; England; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy job platform is seeking a Design Engineer with experience in sprinkler systems. The role involves developing designs, preparing working drawings, and coordinating with clients. Key qualifications include familiarity with relevant design codes and proficiency in Autocad. The position offers a competitive salary of circa £60,000, car allowance, and various benefits including a pension scheme and health cash plan.

Benefits

Car allowance

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Contributory company pension scheme

Life Assurance

Company funded health cash plan

Qualifications

• Comprehensive experience in a design engineering role within the sprinkler industry is essential.
• Knowledge of Factory Mutual and NFPA standards is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop design of water mist systems in coordination with clients.
• Issue all completion documents and certifications.
• Prepare working drawings in accordance with design codes.

Skills

Design engineering experience

Knowledge of LPC BS EN 12845

Proficiency in Autocad

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

HND or Degree in construction/engineering design

Tools

Autocad

Revit 3D

Full Hydraulic Calculation software

Job description

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide.

We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.

Responsibilities

• Develop the design of the water mist systems 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.

Qualifications and 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 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.

Salary & Package

Competitive & negotiable salary of circa £60,000, plus car allowance, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, contributory company pension scheme, Life Assurance, company funded health cash plan, 36.5 hour working week

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