Junior Design Engineer

at  A F Sprinklers

Our Main Contracts team is growing! We are seeking to recruit a candidate for the role of Junior Design Engineer to join our team in Rochdale. We offer competitive packages, benefits and much more. We offer a supportive and development focused culture which is tailored to each individual.
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A&F Sprinklers has been established since 1986 and has seen rapid growth over the past 5-10 years. We are continuing to grow and develop our business and with your help we will all succeed. A&F Sprinklers is now an Employee-Owned Business as part of an EOT.
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THE IDEAL SKILLS:

• Proficient with 2D AutoCAD, knowledge of Revit would be advantageous.
• Attention to detail and ability to apply analytical thinking in problem-solving.
• Able to work under pressure and to a high standard.
• Excellent communication/customer-facing skills.
• Disciplined and organised.
• Able to work on own initiative, unsupervised, but also contribute to an effective team.

• Completion of design of automatic sprinkler systems.
• Ensure designs meet the contract design brief and are inline with company standard and expectations.
• Identify/update & communicate design issues, i.e. drawing standards, non-conforming issues etc. to the Design Manager.
• Develop further knowledge &understanding of LPC/BS EN 12845 Sprinkler rules, NFPA & FM Global Datasheets such that the LPCB Basic Design Competence qualification can be obtained.
• Input and understand the results of running the sprinkler installation in the hydraulic calculation software (FHC)
• Designs to be ‘checked’ on site (where appropriate) to verify pipe routes/avoid clashes etc.
• All design drawings must be reviewed and signed off by the relevant personnel prior to fabrication using our Design Checklist (DCL) with copies retained in the contract file.
• Check design quantities against tender quantities and raise any anomalies with Design Manager.
• Ensure all drawings are issued appropriately to all parties and that approval has been received, as necessary. All final Construction Issue drawings are provided to fabricators, installers etc.