Sprinkler Design Engineer
8 days ago
Westhoughton
Summary of Role Working in a team within the H&K London regional office you will be instrumental in the design and program of sprinkler systems working on various sectors on Main Contract projects. What you will be doing • Develop the design of the sprinkler system through a process of co-ordination with client representatives and other service contracts through to a final scheme., • Contribute to the design programme by monitoring same against the construction programme and specification requirements., • Issue all completion documents and certification., • Obtain all necessary information from all relevant parties for the preparation of fully designed working drawings including site, architects, consultants, builders and other trades., • Attend site meetings independently, when necessary, where design matters are on the agenda., • Preparation of complete working drawings in accordance with the appropriate design codes including establishing pipe sizes by hydraulic calculations., • From design drawings, list off materials for various purposes including material procurement, estimating of variations, schedule of rates etc., • Forward drawings / quantities of materials listed to suppliers / subcontractors for procurement purposes. Also, order materials and monitor and maintain levels of equipment., • Other activities as instructed by the Project manager / Design Manager., • Comprehensive experience in a design engineering role within the sprinkler industry (essential), • Comprehensive knowledge and familiarity with LPC BS EN 12845 rule (essential), • LPCB Intermediate qualification & LPCB Full Hydraulic Calculation qualification (highly desirable), • Experience and proficiency in using Autocad (essential). Revit 3D experience (highly desirable)., • Experience and proficiency in Full Hydraulic Calculation software ideally Canute (desirable), • Knowledge of Factory Mutual Standards (essential), • Knowledge of NFPA standards (highly desirable), • HND or Degree qualification in a construction/engineering design related topic (highly desirable), • Experience of managing, developing, mentoring and leading a team., • Successful, positive & professional communication with clients and colleagues at all levels along with professional promotion of the Company image through personal behaviours and conduct., • Organisational skills, time management, and ability to prioritise effectively meeting changing priorities., • Active problem solver with ability to utilise., • Demonstrates a can do attitude applying own initiative and working successfully under minimal supervision., • Full driving license., • Competitive & negotiable salary, • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and option to buy 5 days, • Contributory company pension scheme, • Life Assurance, • Company Funded Health Cash Plan, • Hours 36.5 per week (Monday to Thursday 8.45 16.40, Friday 8.45 4pm) JBRP1_UKTJ