Design Engineer AUTOCAD - London, United Kingdom - Hall&Kay Fire Engineering

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    Location:
    Central London but with hybrid working available

    Working in a team within the Hall & Kay London regional office you will be instrumental in the design and program of sprinkler systems working on various sectors on Main Contract projects.

    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.
    • 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. Other activities as instructed by the Project manager / Design Manager.
    • Familiarise & comply with all company policies & procedures.
    Comprehensive experience in a design engineering role within the sprinkler industry (essential)

    • Comprehensive knowledge and familiarity with LPC BS EN 12845 rule (essential)
    • Experience and proficiency in using Autocad (essential). Revit 3D experience (highly desirable).
    • Experience and proficiency in Full Hydraulic Calculation software ideally Canute (desirable)
    • HND or Degree qualification in a construction/engineering design related topic (highly desirable)
    • Successful, positive & professional communication with clients and colleagues at all levels along with professional promotion of the Company image through personal behaviours and conduct.
    • Competitive salary, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and option to buy 5 days and sell 2 days, Contributory company pension scheme, Life Assurance, Company Funded Health Cash Plan
    • 5 per week (Monday to Thursday 8.At Hall & Kay, we deliver complex fire protection and security solutions to protect what matters most to our clients. As technical experts our focus is on the lifetime value of a project. Meaning we can design, supply, install, test and maintain all types of sprinkler, gas suppression, fire detection, and integrated security systems. With 140+ year trading experience and a strong project delivery culture, we are proud to have built lasting relationships with some of the UK's most respected companies in all areas of industry and construction.

    Put simply, we know we can achieve more when we work as a team - with clients, with the communities we serve and in our own business.