Fire Systems Design Engineer

EMCOR

  • Aldermaston, Berkshire
  • £38,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Duties/ResponsibilitiesLocation: Aldermaston, Berkshire, RG7Salary: £38,000 + OvertimeHours: Week 1 Monday to Friday 07:45 to 16:30 (1615 finish on Friday) Week 2 Monday to Thursday 07:45 to 16:30. Enjoy every other Friday off work!Benefits: 25 days holidays + Bank holidays - Plus additional 26 days off (59 days off a year), Holiday Buy Scheme - up to 5 days, Discount Shopping, Gym, Days Out, Extensive Learning & Development opportunities - including opportunities for progression.Due to the high level security clearance required for this position, we can only accept British Nationals who have been in the UK for a minimum 10 years.About EMCOR UK:At EMCOR UK, we revolutionise facilities management by combining our engineering heritage and innovation capability. We prioritise people in everything we do, collaborating closely with our customers to understand all their needs, from the big picture to day-to-day operations. Our purpose is to "create a better world at work". Using our unique insight platform, "One Data World," we harness data-driven intelligence to make informed decisions, adapting our services to meet our customers' evolving requirements. This allows us to cultivate an enhanced workplace experience for their teams whilst optimising efficiency, meticulously managing every asset, and minimising their impact on the planet. All supported by our commitment to safety, compliance, and assurance. Our partnering approach empowers our customers to shape a better future. Whether guiding their path to net zero or redeveloping their facilities for enhanced efficiency, we create better places for work whilst taking away the burden of facility operations, freeing up our customers to concentrate on their business.Job Purpose:To design, draw and estimate proposals for the Fire Detection and Alarm systems projects and small works. Accountable for the design, estimating and production of all Fire system related drawings and compliance document.What you will do:
  • Hold responsibility for the design of Fire Detection and Alarm systems
  • Estimating and providing proposals for client consideration
  • Drawing of Fire Detection and Alarm systems both extensions and new systems
  • Liaise with on site commercial/technical/operational management in order to comply with company and customer procedures
  • Attend client meetings when required to update on projects and progress
  • Prepare project files to include all LPCB/BRE LPS1014 documentation from design certification through to verification
  • Maintain Technical Library, including both product and legislative requirement
  • Preparation of a monthly report for the General Manager detailing project activities
  • To carry out any other reasonable requests of senior management
Person SpecificationWhat you will need:
  • Extensive experience in designing and modification of Fire Detection and Alarm systems
  • City & Guilds in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
  • Estimation and Design of Fire Detection and Alarm systems, conventional and Analogue Addressable.
  • Knowledgeable and control in matters relating to Health & Safety, Environment, Technical and Statutory requirements including CDM regulations and ensure compliance at all times
  • Trained and experienced in the use of Auto Cad
  • Competent in the use of Microsoft Office
  • FIA Units1,2,3 in Design
  • Knowledge of key operational management disciplines, e.g. quality control, work planning methods
  • Able to design Fire systems in line with BS5839 Pt1 and LPCB/BRE LPS1014 standards
  • Good sound knowledge and understanding with commercial and contractual issues
BenefitsNot Specified

EMCOR