Fire Sprinkler Design Engineer — Hybrid, Company Car

Compco Fire Systems Limited; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or allowance

34 days holiday

Benefits

Job summary

Compco Fire Systems is seeking a design engineer to develop detailed fire suppression systems for varied projects, including small works to major schemes. You’ll work with a cross-functional team to ensure designs meet project plans, industry codes, and client expectations.

The role emphasizes 2D/3D design, hydraulic calculation, pump sizing, site surveys, and collaboration with Sales, Estimating, and Contracts teams. A CSCS card and experience with design software are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit and Navisworks.
• Excellent IT skills, including Word, Excel, Outlook and automation tools
• A methodical approach with high attention to detail.
• A track record of solving problems to deadlines.
• Clear verbal and written communication and the ability to advise clients on the best approach.
• CSCS Card.

Responsibilities

• Designing detailed sprinkler systems in 2D and 3D, and resolving clashes before they reach site
• Calculating and proving hydraulic performance, and producing the schematic diagrams that support it
• Sizing fire pumps and tanks
• Visiting sites to survey and understand each project’s scope
• Working with clients, Estimating and Contracts teams to deliver on time and on budget, and keeping clients informed of contract changes
• Attending Design Team meetings to coordinate services
• Producing P&IDs, schedules (BOMs), builders work layouts and QA paperwork, and tracking design quantities against the estimate
• Complete quality assurance paperwork and track design quantities against the estimate.

Skills

AutoCAD

Revit

Navisworks

IT skills

Methodical

Problem solving

Communication

CSCS Card

Tools

Canute

Job description

Compco Fire Systems is seeking a design engineer to develop detailed fire suppression systems for varied projects, including small works to major schemes. You’ll work with a cross-functional team to ensure designs meet project plans, industry codes, and client expectations.

The role emphasizes 2D/3D design, hydraulic calculation, pump sizing, site surveys, and collaboration with Sales, Estimating, and Contracts teams. A CSCS card and experience with design software are essential for success.