CAD Technician - Fire Systems

EMCOR UK; Aldermaston; On-site; GBP 48,600 - 59,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holidays + bank holidays

Holiday buy scheme

Discount shopping

Gym access

Learning & development opportunities

Job summary

EMCOR UK is hiring for a role based in Aldermaston to design, draft and estimate proposals for Fire Detection and Alarm Systems projects. The position requires extensive design experience, AutoCAD proficiency, and a full clean driving licence.

You will coordinate with on-site teams and attend client meetings to ensure compliance and successful project delivery. The role involves drafting system drawings, preparing LPCB/BRE LPS1014 documentation, maintaining technical libraries and providing

Qualifications

• Experience in designing and modifying Fire Detection and Alarm systems.
• Proficiency with conventional and analogue addressable Fire Detection and Alarm design.
• Knowledge of health & safety, environmental, technical and statutory requirements including CDM regulations.

Responsibilities

• Design Fire Detection and Alarm systems.
• Estimate and provide proposals for client consideration.
• Draft Fire Detection and Alarm drawings, extensions and new systems.
• Coordinate with on-site management to comply with procedures.
• Attend client contract meetings as required.
• Prepare and present client contract reports.
• Prepare project files including LPCB/BRE LPS1014 documentation from design to verification.
• Maintain the technical library covering product and legislative requirements.
• Prepare monthly reports for General Manager detailing project activities.
• Participate in monthly contract meetings.

Skills

Fire design

Estimating

Documentation

Coordination

Client meetings

Education

City & Guilds in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Details

Location: Aldermaston

Salary: up to £54,000 dependant on experience

Hours: 07:45 – 16:30 – 9 day fortnight (every 2nd Friday off, PAID!)

Benefits: 25 days holidays + bank holidays + holiday buy scheme (up to 5 days), discount shopping, gym access, days out, extensive learning & development opportunities—including opportunities for progression.

Job Purpose

To design, draft and estimate proposals for Fire Detection and Alarm Systems projects and small works for the contract.

What You’ll Do

• Design Fire Detection and Alarm systems
• Estimate and provide proposals for client consideration
• Draft Fire Detection and Alarm system drawings, both extensions and new systems
• Coordinate with on‑site commercial/technical/operational management to comply with company and site procedures
• Attend client contract meetings as required
• Prepare and present client contract reports
• Prepare project files, including all LPCB/BRE LPS1014 documentation from design certification to verification
• Maintain the technical library, covering product and legislative requirements
• Prepare monthly reports for the General Manager detailing project activities
• Participate in the monthly contract meeting

Qualifications and Experience

• Extensive experience in designing and modifying Fire Detection and Alarm systems
• City & Guilds in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• Experience with conventional and analogue addressable Fire Detection and Alarm system design
• Knowledge of health & safety, environmental, technical and statutory requirements including CDM regulations, with a commitment to compliance
• Proficiency in AutoCAD
• Full clean driving licence