Lead Sprinkler Design Engineer – AutoCAD Expert

Hall&Kay Fire Engineering; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Hall&Kay Fire Engineering in the Manchester area is seeking an experienced sprinkler design engineer to contribute to the design and programming of sprinkler systems on Main Contract projects. You will work in a team, coordinating with client representatives and other service contracts to deliver a fully designed scheme.

Responsibilities include producing working drawings with hydraulic calculations, listing materials for procurement, issuing completion documents, attending site meetings as

Qualifications

• Comprehensive experience in a design engineering role within the sprinkler industry (essential).
• Comprehensive knowledge of LPC BS EN 12845 (essential).
• LPCB Intermediate qualification & LPCB Full Hydraulic Calculation qualification (highly desirable).
• Experience and proficiency in AutoCAD (essential). Revit 3D experience (highly desirable).
• Experience with Full Hydraulic Calculation software ideally Canute (desirable).
• Knowledge of Factory Mutual Standards (essential).
• Knowledge of NFPA standards (highly desirable).
• HND or Degree in construction/engineering design (highly desirable).
• Experience of managing, developing and leading a team.
• Willingness to travel and nights away as needed.

Responsibilities

• Design sprinkler systems coordinating with client reps and other service contracts to a final scheme.
• Monitor design programme against construction schedule and specifications.
• Issue completion documents and certifications.
• Obtain information for fully designed drawings from site, architects, consultants, builders and trades.
• Attend site meetings independently when design matters are on the agenda.
• Prepare working drawings with hydraulic calculations and establish pipe sizes.
• List materials from drawings for procurement, estimating of variations, schedule of rates, etc.
• Forward drawings and quantities to suppliers/subcontractors and manage procurement and stock levels.
• Perform other duties as instructed by the Project/Design Manager.
• Familiarise with and comply with company policies and procedures.

Skills

Project coordination

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Communication

Self-motivation

Education

HND or Degree in construction/engineering design

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Canute

Hydraulic calculation software

Job description

Hall&Kay Fire Engineering in the Manchester area is seeking an experienced sprinkler design engineer to contribute to the design and programming of sprinkler systems on Main Contract projects. You will work in a team, coordinating with client representatives and other service contracts to deliver a fully designed scheme.

Responsibilities include producing working drawings with hydraulic calculations, listing materials for procurement, issuing completion documents, attending site meetings as