Vipond Fire Protection, part of Chubb Fire & Security, now has an opportunity for a Sprinkler Design Engineer for a remote opportunity. Following recent business wins, we are keen to add to our Design team to manage fire protection systems remotely.

Job Description

People are at the heart of everything we do, and your wellbeing is hugely important to us. That’s why we are committed to keeping you safe, secure, and happy in your career.

With a new partner in APi Group, we are faced with exciting times ahead – filled with new opportunities for you. We need people like you, with the desire to help make the world a safer place.

We offer a platform for career progression at Vipond, with a range of opportunities available, including:

• Excellent base salary up to £53K
• Bonus
• 22 days holidays plus bank holidays, with options to purchase additional leave
• Company pension scheme
• Private Health Care
• Benefits Central Platform with employee rewards, recognition initiatives, and wellbeing resources
• Bravo Awards recognizing outstanding contributions and encouraging excellence

Goals and Objectives:

• Ensure high-quality system designs in compliance with relevant standards and deadlines
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with clients, partners, and subcontractors

Responsibilities:

• Design sprinkler systems for various applications (large/small works, LPC Rules, NFPA, FM)
• Maintain design responsibility throughout project lifecycle
• Produce technical documentation, installation drawings, and coordination models
• Perform hydraulic calculations
• Conduct on-site surveys as needed
• Ensure compliance with design standards and project specifications

Qualifications:

• Minimum LPCB Basic Design qualification
• LPCB Intermediate and FHC qualifications are advantageous
• Knowledge of LPC sprinkler rules is essential; familiarity with FM & NFPA standards is a plus
• Degree or HND in a relevant discipline is preferred
• Relevant technical design experience, including documentation and drawings
• At least five years’ experience in fire sprinkler system design; experience with water mist, hydrants, and riser systems is beneficial

Additional Information

Vipond Fire Protection Ltd has been serving since 1969, expanding across the UK and Ireland. Our parent company, API Group Corp, is listed on the NYSE (ticker: APG) and operates over 200 locations worldwide. API Group combines personalized service with global industry leadership to create safer environments and foster innovation in fire protection and suppression industries.

We welcome applications from Design Engineers living within a reasonable commute of Birmingham, London, Wolverhampton, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Leeds, Newcastle, Brighton, Bristol, or Cambridge.