Sprinkler/Water Mist Designer

Protec Fire & Security Group Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Protec Fire & Security Group Ltd in Manchester is seeking a design engineer to work with the Camerfield mechanical design team and independently. The role requires knowledge of sprinkler and water mist standards, and the ability to design systems from site surveys to as-builds using AutoCAD and Revit.

You will collaborate with the design team, learn new systems, and support nationwide clients while maintaining professional communication and strong work ethic.

Qualifications

• LPCB Basic/Intermediate/FHC qualifications are required.
• Clean UK driving licence and CSCS are expected.
• Strong design and documentation skills using AutoCAD and Revit.

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 on sites and maintain a constructive attitude
• To act as a company ambassador, presentable and diplomatic when communicating with customers
• Be available to travel and provide overtime support if required
• Have knowledge of sprinkler systems with the ability to design from site survey to as-builts
• Find creative design solutions to problems
• Create and manage distribution systems and terminology knowledge
• Any other duties commensurate with the role

Skills

Excellent customer service

Professional telephone manner

Excellent written communication

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook

AutoCAD

Canute FHC

Revit/BIM

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