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Description
Summary of Role
A variety of soft skills and experience may be required for the following role Please ensure you check the overview below carefully.
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.
- Familiarise & comply with all company policies & procedures.
What we will need from you
- 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.
- Some flexibility will be required in terms of travel and working hours as there will be occasional nights away from home.
What you can expect in return
- 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)
Note: You will be required to have a Basic DBS and driving licence check for this position
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