Sprinkler Design Engineer - Vipond

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 were keen to add to our Engineering team to manage fire protection systems locally to Bruntwood. This role can be office based, hybrid or remote depending on circumstances.

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 plenty of new opportunities for you. To help us do this we need people like you, with the desire to play your part in making the world a safer place

We have created the perfect platform for you to progress your career with Vipond, with a range of opportunities available.

Goals and Objectives

- To ensure the system designs are produced in high quality, in compliance with the relevant standard and within the necessary timescales.
- To develop, and maintain professional relationships with clients, partners, and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

Excellent base salary up to £53K; Bonus; 22 days holidays plus bank holidays, plus option to purchase additional leave; Company pension scheme; Employee scholarship scheme; Private Health Care; Benefits Central Platform hosting employee reward and recognition initiatives and health and wellbeing resources; Bravo Awards which recognise outstanding contributions from all employees and encourage excellence; Preparation of sprinkler system designs for a variety of applications (Large works, small works, LPC Rules, NFPA, FM); Design responsibility throughout the project life.; Production of technical documentation, installation drawings and coordination models.; Production of hydraulic calculations.; On-site surveying where necessary.; Ensure compliance with the relevant design standards and project specifications.

Requirements

Minimum of LPCB Basic design qualification.; LPCB Intermediate and FHC design qualifications would be an advantage.; Knowledge of LPC sprinkler rules is essential. Knowledge of FM & NFPA standards would be an advantage.; A degree or HND in a relatable discipline would be an advantage