Senior Design Engineer – Building Services & Fire Systems

DAS Fire Limited - Fire Detection and Suppression; Reading; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Bonus Scheme

Annual Leave

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Job summary

DAS Fire Limited - Fire Detection and Suppression in Reading seeks a senior CAD Design Engineer to lead technical design solutions from concept to completion. You will ensure compliance with BS, EN, and NFPA standards while producing and reviewing detailed drawings, calculations, and documentation.

In a senior capacity you will mentor junior design staff, review technical submissions, and contribute to innovation and design best practices across the organisation, supporting sales, operations and

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in CAD design for building services or fire systems.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Revit; 2D/3D drawing capabilities.
• Experience interpreting BS5839, BS5266, BS7671 and related regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all design activities including layouts, calculations, system schematics, method statements, and safety considerations.
• Produce detailed engineered system designs and submissions meeting project requirements and standards.
• Create, review, and issue as-built drawings and O&M manuals.
• Develop technical build budgets and design documentation pre-procurement.
• Coordinate design resources including internal staff and external consultants.
• Provide on-site technical guidance during delivery, installation and commissioning.
• Collaborate with sales and estimating teams to input design for proposals and tenders.

Skills

CAD Design

Building Services

Fire Systems

AutoCAD

Revit

Drafting

Client-facing

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Building Services Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

DAS Fire Limited - Fire Detection and Suppression in Reading seeks a senior CAD Design Engineer to lead technical design solutions from concept to completion. You will ensure compliance with BS, EN, and NFPA standards while producing and reviewing detailed drawings, calculations, and documentation.

In a senior capacity you will mentor junior design staff, review technical submissions, and contribute to innovation and design best practices across the organisation, supporting sales, operations and