OverviewJob Title: Design Engineer - Water MistLocation: BirminghamSummary of RoleWorking in a team within the H&K Birmingham regional office you will be instrumental in the design and program of water mist systems working on various UK wide projects.ResponsibilitiesDevelop the design of the water mist 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.QualificationsComprehensive 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.Successful, positive & professional communication with clients and colleagues at all levels along with professional promotion of the Company image through personal behaviours and conduct.Full driving licence & some flexibility will be required in terms of travel and working hours as there will be occasional nights away from home.BenefitsCompetitive & negotiable salaryCar allowance25 days holiday plus bank holidays and option to buy 5 days and sell 2 daysContributory company pension schemeLife AssuranceCompany Funded Health Cash PlanHours 36.5 per week (Monday to Thursday 8.45 - 16.40, Friday 8.45 - 4pm)Please note: You may be required to undertake a DBS check as part of your job role at Hall & Kay.Additional Company informationAt 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.What sets us apart? Our culture. What we call 'the Hall & Kay way'.…it's a people thing. 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. Our people create safety every single day, using their skills and experience to adapt to changing situations and rise to the challenges presented to them. It\'s our people that make us trusted to deliver. #J-18808-Ljbffr