Sprinkler/Water Mist Designer

Protec Fire & Security Group Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Protec Fire & Security Group Ltd in London is seeking a motivated Design Engineer to join the Camerfield mechanical design team. You will design sprinkler and water mist systems, produce schematics, calculations, and as-build drawings in AutoCAD and Revit, reporting to the design manager.

The role requires knowledge of LPCB standards, strong client-facing skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Occasional travel to sites is expected.

Qualifications

• LPCB Basic, LPCB Intermediate, and LPCB - FHC certifications required.
• Clean UK driving licence and CSCS card essential.
• Strong knowledge of sprinkler design and site survey to as-build process.

Responsibilities

• Work with Design team management and under instruction.
• Collaborate as a team player and support learning of new systems.
• Organise time with the Design manager for allocated jobs.
• Address site challenges with a proactive, appropriate approach.
• Act as a company ambassador, maintaining professional appearance and communication.
• Travel to sites and provide overtime support if required.
• Design sprinkler systems from site survey to as-build drawings.
• Develop creative design solutions and manage distribution terminology.
• Other duties commensurate with the role.

Skills

Customer service

Phone manner

Communication

MS Office

Team player

Record keeping

Interpersonal skills

Education

LPCB Basic

LPCB Intermediate

LPCB - FHC

Clean UK Driving Licence

CSCS

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit/BIM

Canute - FHC

Job description

To work closely with the Camerfield mechanical design team and also have the ability to work alone being self-motivated and reporting in to the design manager. Will need knowledge and understanding of the current sprinkler and/or water mist standards and rulings. Have a good work ethic to deal with both the nationwide clients and work colleges in professional manner. Be able to prepare designs, schematics, calculations and as builds in AutoCad & Revit.

Typical Responsibilities

• To work with and under instruction from the Design team management
• Have the ability to work as a team player
• Show willing to learn new systems and procedures
• Organising time with the Design manager for allocated jobs
• Have the capability to deal with challenges that maybe on sites and able to adopt with the right attitude to overcome the obstacles and in a correct manner
• To act as a company ambassador, you must be smart in appearance, pleasant in attitude, and capable of communicating diplomatically to strengthen customer relation
• Be available for to work away from home and offer over time support if required
• Have the knowledge of sprinkler systems with the ability to design a system from site survey to as builds
• Find creative design solutions to problems
• Create & manage distribution systems and terminology knowledge.
• Any other duties commensurate with the role.

Qualifications

• LPCB Basic
• LPCB Intermediate
• LPCB - FHC
• Clean UK Driving Licence
• CSCS

Experience

• AutoCAD
• Revit/BIM
• Canute - FHC

Skills / Abilities

• Excellent customer service skills
• Professional telephone manner
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Competent using Microsoft Office packages including Word, Excel, Outlook and Access
• Competent using AutoCAD & Canute FHC
• BIM / Revit modelling
• Ability to confidently deal with difficult and stressful situations
• Ability to maintain accurate records
• Great interpersonal skills with the ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff at varying levels throughout the company

Other

Enthusiasm and willingness to learn

Commitment to confidentiality and data protection