Overview Job title: Design Engineer Based from: Gloucester/Home with travel Region covered: UK & Europe Reports to: Design Manager The Role As a Design Engineer you will be responsible for designing and costing complex life safety and electronic security systems, including but not limited to fire detection, voice alarm, disabled refuge, CCTV, access control, intercom, PA, structured cabling and intruder systems. You will review client/tender specification documents and drawings, liaise with suppliers, use CAD software for detailed design, cost projects, and draft proposal documents. You will work collaboratively with the wider Sales Team, clients, consultants, suppliers and contractors to ensure internal and external deadlines are met and that projects are accurately designed and costed. Duties And Responsibilities

Assisting the Design Management with sales enquiries and tenders Designing life safety and security systems plus other integrated building systems as specified within the Company’s scope of work based on customer requirements, specifications, drawings and current standards Preparing proposals, quotations and tender documents for designed systems and ensuring that assigned tenders are prepared on time and in line with company standards Assessing the security and fire risk factors influencing the design, to either enhance the design accordingly or to communicate back to the client Ensuring that the content of all quotations and system design specifications are compatible with applicable technical and regulatory standards (e.g., EN, BS, HTM) and BAFE/NSI Codes of Practice Ensuring adherence to all Company policies – including those for quality, health & safety, and the management of false alarms Producing CAD design and construction drawings in line with company policies and procedures and ensuring handovers and deadlines are achieved Traveling to client or supplier sites within the UK and Europe

Note: No job description can be entirely comprehensive, and the jobholder will be expected to adapt and carry out such other duties as may be required, within the individual’s remit and capability, and consistent with the role’s status and responsibilities. Person Specification Essential

Fire & security systems engineering and/or design experience Good verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to design relevant systems, prepare cost sheets and proposal documents Able to form good working relationships with colleagues, customers, and outside bodies Able to understand and disseminate specifications and technical drawings Excellent organisational, interpersonal, problem solving and time management skills

Desirable

Proficient in using AutoCAD packages Conversant with and up to date in respect of new technologies, technical standards, regulatory standards relevant to the design process Knowledge of applicable quality systems (ISO9001, SSQS101, FSQS121 etc.) Clear understanding of construction industry and tender related works Previous experience within a goal-driven / result-oriented environment

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. Working Conditions This role is a hybrid role, based from home and from our Gloucester office. When in the office, you will be working in an open-plan environment with multi-screen computer use. This role requires travel to various client and supplier sites across the UK and Europe, which may involve time away from home. Group Compliance As part of the company’s compliance with the Health & Safety at Work etc Act 1974, ISO9001 for Quality, ISO14001 for Environmental and ISO27001 for Information Technology, there are several key objectives issued each year upon management review that we expect all staff to work towards, including but not limited to:

Compliance with all legislative and British Standard requirements Compliance with accreditation bodies schemes from NSI, BAFE, LPCB, FIA and others as required Maximise customer satisfaction with the services provided by GBE Converge Working to reduce, renew and recycle waste on and off our sites including our offices Protect the environment and avoid the use of toxic materials where possible Work to best safe practice and ensure actions do not cause harm unto themselves or others Employees will not tamper with any issued PPE or plant machinery Ensure all minimum training requirements are met in compliance with relevant ISO standards Ensure that any Information Technology incidents are reported and resolved in a timely fashion Maintain clear desk and screen at all times Compliance to ensure no deliberate breaches in security information and/or systems

Our market-leading offering provides you with benefits that suit your lifestyle. We offer a virtual GP, Salary Finance scheme, flexible lifestyle benefits platform, high street discounts via MiDeals, cycle-to-work, life cover, enhanced pension contributions, and training opportunities. We also recognize employees with Mitie Stars and offer monthly and annual prizes. Progressing your career with us includes diverse training and development opportunities. We are committed to inclusive recruitment. If you have a disability or long-term condition and need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing us. Since 1987, Mitie’s 76,000 employees have been maintaining companies globally. We are the UK’s leading facilities management and professional services company, serving clients across banking, government, hospitals and schools. Join our Mitie Team. Together our diversity makes us stronger.

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