Design Engineer

Description

Design engineer role covering fire, life safety and security systems, or a mix of these.

The work runs from tender through to handover and spans several sites.

Responsibilities

• Create designs and pricing for fire detection, life safety and security systems that meet BS5839-1, MOJ specifications, BS7273 and BS6266.
• Apply networking principles, since many of these systems are interconnected.
• Use AutoCAD, Revit or other software to design complete systems or to alter existing ones.
• Own the technical side of a project from tender to installation, keeping commercial factors in view and explaining technology options to customers.
• Set out technical fire, life safety or security solutions for multiple sites and present them.
• Show technical depth and commercial awareness when planning.
• Handle unclear briefs, meet deadlines and adapt when plans change.
• Set priorities when tasks compete for your time.
• Explore and adopt new technology.
• Support the on-site team through to system handover.

Requirements

• Required: you have lived in the UK for the past 5 years.
• Required: security clearance is needed.
• Required: at least 5 years of work with fire or security systems.
• Required: you can manage stakeholders at every level.
• Required: you have worked in quick-moving, team-based settings.
• Required: you explain technical detail clearly, in writing and in speech.
• Beneficial: experience with design tools such as Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Revit or manufacturer software.
• Beneficial: FIA Advanced Fire Design Certification, with support provided to obtain it.
• Beneficial: site experience running surveys and design meetings.
• Beneficial: knowledge of MOJ, BS7273, BS6266 and other standards for fire and security systems.

Conditions

The role is hybrid.

Pay is competitive and depends on experience.

Benefits

• Performance bonus plan.
• 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays and sick pay.
• Option to buy up to 10 extra holidays, for up to 35 days in total.
• Pension with an employer match of up to 7%.
• Life assurance, an employee assistance scheme and a referral scheme.
• Discounts on cycle-to-work and on the company's own products.
• Development and progression opportunities.