Fire Engineering is actively seeking a Design Engineer to design and produce fire sprinkler drawings and BIM models .
The primary responsibilities will be using AutoCAD/ Revit design software to create new and revised models/ plans and solutions for our customers. The successful candidate for this position will have a background in sprinkler design or related field, a desire to work with new technologies, and the ability to work well with others.

Responsibilities:

• Design and calculation of fire sprinkler systems.
• Coordinating designs with other building services
• Attending client design team meetings both on and off site.
• Supervise and train junior members of staff.
• Design verification and installation compliance checks
• Use of document management systems to control drawing flow.
• Providing advise to clients and answering general enquiries.

Essential:

• Previous experience of fire sprinkler design
• Knowledge of LPC Rules/ BS EN 12845 and BS9251
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Canute FHC and the Microsoft Office suite of products.
• Ability to read and effectively interpret architectural/engineering plans.
• Excellent communications skills and ability to work to/ adapt to changing deadlines.
• Ability to work well under pressure.

Desirable:

• Knowledge/ Experience of Revit and Navisworks
• LPCB Design Competency Exams
• Knowledge of NFPA/ FM codes
• Hold a UK Driving Licence

Whilst this post is advertised as full time 37.5hrs per week, we also welcome applicants from candiates wishing a reduced working week. We can offer a hybrid working pattern where the candiate can work between their home and our office.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £30,000.00-£50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Flexitime
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Work from home

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Coleraine BT52 1W

• Design and calculation of fire sprinkler systems.
• Coordinating designs with other building services
• Attending client design team meetings both on and off site.
• Supervise and train junior members of staff.
• Design verification and installation compliance checks
• Use of document management systems to control drawing flow.
• Providing advise to clients and answering general enquiries