Sprinkler Design Engineer

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

Summary of Role

Working in a team within the H&K London regional office you will be instrumental in the design and program of sprinkler systems working on various sectors on Main Contract projects.

What you will be doing

• Develop the design of the sprinkler system through a process of co-ordination with client representatives and other service contracts through to a final scheme.
• Contribute to the design programme by monitoring same against the construction programme and specification requirements.
• Issue all completion documents and certification.
• Obtain all necessary information from all relevant parties for the preparation of fully designed working drawings including site, architects, consultants, builders and other trades.
• Attend site meetings independently, when necessary, where design matters are on the agenda.
• Preparation of complete working drawings in accordance with the appropriate design codes including establishing pipe sizes by hydraulic calculations.
• From design drawings, list off materials for various purposes including material procurement, estimating of variations, schedule of rates etc.
• Forward drawings / quantities of materials listed to suppliers / subcontractors for procurement purposes. Also, order materials and monitor and maintain levels of equipment.
• Other activities as instructed by the Project manager / Design Manager.
• Familiarise & comply with all company policies & procedures.

What we will need from you

• Comprehensive experience in a design engineering role within the sprinkler industry (essential)
• Comprehensive knowledge and familiarity with LPC BS EN 12845 rule (essential)
• LPCB Intermediate qualification & LPCB Full Hydraulic Calculation qualification (highly desirable)
• Experience and proficiency in using Autocad (essential). Revit 3D experience (highly desirable).
• Experience and proficiency in Full Hydraulic Calculation software ideally Canute (desirable)
• Knowledge of Factory Mutual Standards (essential)
• Knowledge of NFPA standards (highly desirable)
• HND or Degree qualification in a construction/engineering design related topic (highly desirable)
• Experience of managing, developing, mentoring and leading a team.
• Some flexibility will be required in terms of travel and working hours as there will be occasional nights away from home.

What you can expect in return

• Competitive & negotiable salary
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and option to buy 5 days
• Contributory company pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Company Funded Health Cash Plan
• Hours 36.5 per week (Monday to Thursday 8.45 - 16.40, Friday 8.45 - 4pm)

Note: You will be required to have a Basic DBS and driving licence check for this position