Sprinkler Design Engineer – Cannock

Churches Fire & Security; Cannock, Peterlee; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Churches Fire & Security is recruiting a Sprinkler Design Engineer based in Cannock or Peterlee to design fire protection systems and support quoting and surveying activities. You will work under Project Managers to develop as-fitted and zone plan drawings, while ensuring compliance with current standards and LPCB requirements.

The role requires knowledge of LPCB supervision, AutoCAD and FHC tools, plus the ability to operate within a dynamic national fire protection team.

Qualifications

• Experience designing fire protection systems and producing initial designs, amendments and as-fitted drawings.
• Familiarity with LPCB supervision processes and audits is preferred.
• Knowledge of BS EN 12845 and relevant LPCB rules is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design fire protection systems to a high standard (initial designs, amendments, as-fitted drawings, zone plans).
• Carry out surveys and assist in quotations with Project Manager or NAM.
• Conduct site inspections and assist with commissioning and sign-off stages.

Skills

Sprinkler system knowledge

Project coordination

Leadership

Education

LPCB basic qualification

BS EN 12845 knowledge

Tools

AutoCAD

FHC calculations

LPC Portal

NAV documentation

Job description

Sprinkler Design Engineer
Location; Cannock or Peterlee
Competitive Salary

Churches Fire is an industry leading national Fire Security business that are rapidly growing and seeking a proactive and motivated professional to join the team. We have a track record of providing fantastic opportunities to candidates throughout the country and are now seeking a Sprinkler Designer to join our team.

**To be considered for this role you must have knowledge and experience within LPS Supervision Scheme and hold a full UK drivers’ license.

As a Sprinkler Designer will be responsible for initial designs, amendments, as fitted and zone plan drawings. They may also be required to undertake site inspections/surveys of mechanical systems installs with a Project Manager. To assist Project Managers with the system design right through to the commissioning and sign off, from customer. To assist with verification escalations and production of quotes.

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Design fire protection systems to a high standard (initial designs, amendments, as fitted drawings, zone plan drawings)
• All work to be carried out to the current relevant/applicable standards
• Carry out surveys and assist in quotations for new and existing customers as and when required with a Project Manager or National Account Manager (NAM)
• Carry out site inspections during and after installations by technicians/sub-contractors with a Project Manager or NAM
• Adhering to a rigorous processes surrounding the surveying/quoting and designing of fire protection installations to current standards
• To operate software required for the role including but not limited to Computer Aided Design (AutoCAD) and Full Hydraulic Calculations (FHC) calculation software
• Uploading/downloading of documents to/from LPC Portal, Document Management/Collaboration systems.
• Assist with the completion of LPCB supervision and audits as and when requested
• Interact documentation to NAV to ensure compliance as wellbeing accessible to the project managers
• To ensure all administration is complete for each job including all certification
• To fully understand current legislation surrounding the designing of fire protections systems (or be working towards it)
• Have the ability to make judgement calls/decisions on drawings/design based on your experience within the industry.

The Candidate

• To have experience working in a similar role
• To have a good understanding of LPCB rules incorporating BS EN 12845 (preferable with the LPCB basic qualification as a minimum requirement)
• To be able to lead by example
• To be confident in your knowledge of Sprinkler systems

Churches Fire and Security is keen to encourage applications from all areas of the community regardless of cultural background, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, sex or disability and we assess applications purely on the basis of skill. We recognise the advantages of our staff being themselves at work, and see the different views and experiences of people from varying backgrounds as a firm advantage. As an employer we view applications from service personnel or service leavers positively. We are proud signatories to the Armed Forces Covenant and there are many roles within our business which may be suitable for people with an MOD background.