Our Main Contracts team is growing! We are seeking to recruit a candidate for the role of Junior Design Engineer to join our team in Rochdale. We offer competitive packages, benefits and much more. We offer a supportive and development focused culture which is tailored to each individual.
A&F Sprinklers has been established since 1986 and has seen rapid growth over the past 5-10 years. We are continuing to grow and develop our business and with your help we will all succeed. A&F Sprinklers is now an Employee-Owned Business as part of an EOT.
Main Role (not limited to):
- Completion of design of automatic sprinkler systems.
- Ensure designs meet the contract design brief and are inline with company standard and expectations.
- Identify/update & communicate design issues, i.e. drawing standards, non-conforming issues etc. to the Design Manager.
- Develop further knowledge &understanding of LPC/BS EN 12845 Sprinkler rules, NFPA & FM Global Datasheets such that the LPCB Basic Design Competence qualification can be obtained.
- Input and understand the results of running the sprinkler installation in the hydraulic calculation software (FHC)
- Designs to be ‘checked’ on site (where appropriate) to verify pipe routes/avoid clashes etc.
- All design drawings must be reviewed and signed off by the relevant personnel prior to fabrication using our Design Checklist (DCL) with copies retained in the contract file.
- Check design quantities against tender quantities and raise any anomalies with Design Manager.
- Ensure all drawings are issued appropriately to all parties and that approval has been received, as necessary. All final Construction Issue drawings are provided to fabricators, installers etc.
The Ideal Skills:
- Proficient with 2D AutoCAD, knowledge of Revit would be advantageous.
- Attention to detail and ability to apply analytical thinking in problem-solving.
- Able to work under pressure and to a high standard.
- Excellent communication/customer-facing skills.
- Disciplined and organised.
- Able to work on own initiative, unsupervised, but also contribute to an effective team.
What we can offer you:
- Salary – dependent upon experience.
- Annual Leave – starting at 32 per annum including bank holidays, close down for Christmas period.
- Company Performance Bonus – our bonus scheme runs twice per year in summer and winter.
- Private Health Care – protection for you and your health!
- Life Assurance – giving you peace of mind in the event of passing.
- Employee Assistance Program – that little extra support where you need it most.
- Wellbeing Events – various initiatives for team building and wellbeing.
- Long Service Awards – ranges from meals, hotels, weekends away!
- Bespoke Development Programs –training and development that suits you, not just a tick in the box.
- Friday Early Finishes – 3pm finishes.
- Various Charity and Social Events - we genuinely care about others.
- Health Surveillance – caring about you and your health.
Best of all, you’ll be part of an employee-owned business! Interested in having a discussion with us? Apply now.
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