Junior Fire-Protection Design & Estimating Engineer

Combat Fire Ltd; Great Billington; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Combat Fire Ltd. is seeking a motivated graduate engineer to join the specialist fire-suppression team. You will develop your career in design and estimation for high-pressure water-mist and gaseous extinguishing systems on commercial and industrial projects.

You will receive structured technical training and work with experienced engineers on projects from enquiry through to commissioning. Strong fundamentals, commercial awareness and a willingness to learn are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree or higher qualification in a relevant subject such as mechanical, electrical/electronic, building services, fire, chemical/process engineering or related technical discipline.
• Strong numerical and analytical abilities with good communication.
• Proficient with Excel and standard office software; willingness to learn estimation processes.

Responsibilities

• Review drawings, specifications, fire strategies and customer enquiries.
• Help design water-mist and gaseous extinguishing systems.
• Prepare equipment schedules, system layouts and technical proposals.
• Undertake hydraulic, pipework, electrical and system-capacity calculations.
• Select pumps, cylinders, nozzles, valves, detection and control equipment.
• Produce material take-offs and cost estimates.
• Obtain quotations from suppliers and subcontractors and prepare tenders.

Skills

Logical thinking

Calculations

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Time management

Driving licence

Education

Mechanical engineering

Electrical or electronic engineering

Building services engineering

Fire engineering

Chemical or process engineering

Construction, quantity surveying or related technical discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Estimating software

Job description

Combat Fire Ltd. is seeking a motivated graduate engineer to join the specialist fire-suppression team. You will develop your career in design and estimation for high-pressure water-mist and gaseous extinguishing systems on commercial and industrial projects.

You will receive structured technical training and work with experienced engineers on projects from enquiry through to commissioning. Strong fundamentals, commercial awareness and a willingness to learn are essential.