Sprinkler Design Engineer

American Society of Civil Engineers; Mexborough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Health Cash Plan

Job summary

American Society of Civil Engineers is recruiting for a sprinkler design engineer in the Manchester area. You will design sprinkler systems, coordinate with clients and other trades, and monitor design programmes against construction timelines.

You will prepare fully designed drawings with hydraulic calculations, issue completion certificates, and procure materials while maintaining compliance with LPCB/NFPA standards. Occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive experience in a design engineering role within sprinkler industry.
• Familiarity with LPCB/NFPA standards and hydraulic calculations.
• HND or degree in construction/engineering design related topic.
• Good knowledge of design codes and hydraulic calculation software.
• Willingness to travel occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Develop sprinkler system design through client coordination and other services.
• Support design programme against construction programme and specs.
• Issue completion documents and certification.
• Gather information for fully designed drawings from site and stakeholders.
• Attend site meetings when design matters are on the agenda.
• Prepare drawings with pipe sizes via hydraulic calculations.
• List materials for procurement, variations and rates.
• Forward drawings and quantities to suppliers/subcontractors; order materials.
• Perform other duties as required by Project/Design Manager.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures.

Skills

Design engineering

Sprinkler design

LPCB Intermediate

LPCB Hydraulic Calc

Autocad

Revit 3D

Canute hydraulic calc

NFPA knowledge

Team leadership

Education

HND or Degree in construction/engineering design

Tools

Autocad

Revit

Canute

Job description

Summary of Role

Working in a team within the H&K Manchester 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