Design Engineer
- Gloucester
- £40,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Support the Design Management team with sales enquiries and tenders
- Design a range of life safety, security, and integrated building systems based on customer requirements, specifications, drawings, and current industry standards
- Prepare proposals, quotations, and tender documents, ensuring all submissions are accurate, timely, and aligned with company standards
- Assess security and fire risk factors, enhancing designs where required or providing feedback and recommendations to clients
- Ensure all designs and quotations comply with relevant technical and regulatory standards (e.g., EN, BS, HTM) as well as BAFE/NSI Codes of Practice
- Adhere to company policies regarding quality, health & safety, and false alarm management
- Produce detailed CAD design and construction drawings, ensuring handovers are completed accurately and project deadlines are met
- Travel to client and supplier sites across the UK and Europe as required
- Proven experience in the design of fire and security systems
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to design systems, prepare cost sheets, and draft proposal documents
- Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, clients, and external stakeholders
- Confident in interpreting and working from specifications and technical drawings
- Highly organised with excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, and time management skills
- Desirable Skills & Experience
- Proficiency in AutoCAD software packages
- Up-to-date knowledge of emerging technologies, technical standards, and regulatory requirements relevant to system design
- Familiarity with quality systems such as ISO9001, SSQS101, FSQS121
- Strong understanding of the construction industry and tendering processes
- Previous experience working within a goal-driven, results-oriented environment
- 25 days holiday plus BH's with the opportunity to buy or sell up to an additional 5 days
- All roles are offered subject to security screening, DBS Enhanced and PNC checks
- Salary Exchange Pension Scheme
- Healthcare Cash Plan- claim back the costs of dentist, opticians, physio, prescriptions and much more
- Life Insurance- 4 times annual salary
- Employee Assistance Programme including mental health support, legal, financial advice and access to own Mental Health First Aid team
- Access to 24/7 GP helpline and online GP surgery
- Access to discounts from 1000s of retailers through PERKS such as gym membership discounts, shopping, cinema tickets, and discounts at your favourite restaurants
- Personal accident protection