Snr Designer - Fire Protection

The Legends Agency; Wes-Kaap; Hybrid; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A design consultancy is seeking a Senior Revit Designer to lead the design of high-quality fire protection systems. This role involves technical leadership, client engagement, and mentoring junior designers. The ideal candidate will have an ASIB/IFE Certificate and expertise in AutoCAD and Revit. Responsibilities include developing designs, ensuring compliance, and engaging stakeholders for project refinements. This position offers the flexibility of remote working along with significant opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• ASIB / IFE Certificate or equivalent required.
• Extensive industry experience can substitute formal qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Develop fire protection system designs ensuring compliance.
• Engage with stakeholders to refine design concepts.
• Mentor junior designers to foster development.

Skills

Technical Design

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Quality Management

Report Writing

Education

ASIB / IFE Certificate or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

About the job Snr Designer - Fire Protection

Snr Revit Designers

Milnerton, Cape Town/remote working 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

• ASIB / IFE Certificate or equivalent (required).
• In the absence of formal qualifications, extensive industry experience will be considered.

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