Ife Senior Designer - Fire Protection

The Legends Agency; Gauteng; Remote; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design and engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Revit Designer to join their team in Bryanston, JHB. This role involves designing impactful fire protection systems and serves as technical lead within project teams. Candidates should have a minimum of 3-5 years experience in fire protection design, along with qualifications in AutoCAD and/or Revit. Remote work is applicable.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years experience in fire protection design.
• Experience must include developing fire protection system designs.
• Mentoring and coaching junior designers is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop fire protection system designs using AutoCAD and Revit.
• Engage with clients and consultants to present designs.
• Manage design workplans and ensure deadline adherence.
• Conduct post-implementation profit analysis.

Skills

AutoCAD

Revit

Fire protection design

Education

ASIB / IFE Certificate or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Senior Revit Designer – Bryanston, JHB (Remote Work Applicable). Our Client is looking for a Senior Revit Designer to design high-quality, impactful, and fully compliant fire protection systems that deliver cost-effective solutions.

This role also serves as the technical lead for design within project teams.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Design & Project Execution: Develop fire protection system designs using AutoCAD and Revit, ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Calculate hydraulic requirements for optimal pipe sizing, considering water supply parameters and cost-effectiveness.

Conduct site measurements for existing buildings, document findings, and integrate them into designs.

Apply compliance and cost management principles to all designs, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.

Manage design workplans, prioritizing and meeting project deadlines.

Complete partial designs for larger projects, ensuring alignment with overall project objectives.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

Engage with clients, consultants, and professional teams to present and refine designs.

Discuss and implement design improvements to enhance project outcomes.

Support estimators in costing proposals by providing initial designs and identifying cost-effective solutions.

Technical Leadership & Compliance

Mentor and coach junior designers, supporting their development.

Maintain technical expertise in CAD design and fire protection compliance by participating in industry forums, workshops, and continuous learning.

Compile fabrication lists and ensure designs meet project and compliance requirements.

Conduct post-implementation profit analysis, evaluating design assumptions versus actual project costs to improve future profitability.

Submit ASIB documentation for inspections, ensuring compliance and securing certification.

Reporting & Administration

Complete project administration tasks, including updating project plans and maintaining design records.

Prepare and submit design reports in defined formats within agreed deadlines.

Maintain filing systems and databases to ensure design documentation is accessible and up to date.

Qualifications & Experience

Minimum Requirements: AutoCAD and / or Revit qualification (essential).

ASIB / IFE Certificate or equivalent (required).

In the absence of formal qualifications, extensive industry experience will be considered.

3-5 years experience in fire protection design.

Key Competencies

Leadership & Development: Mentoring and coaching junior designers; staff development and technical guidance.

Functional Skills: Technical Design & Project Management; Quality Management & Risk Compliance; Stakeholder Engagement & Communication; Report Writing & Documentation Management.

Position Details

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