Technical Designer

TN United Kingdom; Swindon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Specification Designer in a dynamic Design Department. This role emphasizes technical expertise and attention to detail, where you'll be responsible for calculating heat loss and designing underfloor heating packages. You'll engage directly with customers, ensuring their needs are met while maximizing opportunities for associated products. With thorough training provided, you'll gain in-depth knowledge of innovative heating solutions. Join a forward-thinking company that values precision and customer satisfaction, and take your career to the next level in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• High degree of manual dexterity and technical acumen required.
• Experience with CAD software is essential for design tasks.

Responsibilities

• Calculate heat loss for properties and design UFH packages.
• Communicate with customers to gather specific requirements.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Time Management

Numeracy Skills

Literacy Skills

Computer Proficiency

CAD Software Experience

Knowledge of Renewable Heating

Understanding of Domestic Heating Design

Tools

Microsoft Office

CAD Software

Job description

Job Title: Specification Designer

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Specification Designer to join the Design Department team based in Swindon. The role requires a candidate with a high degree of manual dexterity, technical acumen, and an eye for detail, as they will be responsible for advising, specifying, and carrying out detailed and accurate heat loss calculations for Grant Engineering customers.

Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Calculate heat loss for domestic and small commercial properties.
2. Design Underfloor Heating (UFH) packages and produce detailed schematics.
3. Take ownership of heat loss and UFH requests, making direct contact with customers to obtain specific requirements.
4. Adopt a technical sales approach when dealing with customers, discussing options for associated Grant products to maximize opportunities.
5. Ensure UFH design information is accurate and reflects customer requests and instructions from the Area Sales Manager.
6. Communicate scope of work for underfloor projects with the external sales team.
7. Carry out any necessary amendments correctly.
8. Report all results accurately to the Administration team for quoting purposes.
9. Ensure drawings and line drawings reflect the design and customer requirements.
10. Respond to telephone and email inquiries directed to the Design Specification Department.
11. Assist on-site visitors seeking information about our products.

Skills and Knowledge:

1. Excellent attention to detail.
2. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
3. Capability to produce results to a high standard within set timeframes.
4. Strong numeracy and literacy skills.
5. Proficiency in computer use and Microsoft Office.
6. Experience with CAD software.
7. Knowledge of renewable heating projects, e.g., heat pumps.
8. Understanding of domestic heating design and components.

Thorough training will be provided to ensure a comprehensive understanding of Grant products and the factors affecting their performance.