Fire Sprinkler Systems Project Engineer / Designer / Site Supervisor
Job Summary:
The successful candidate will be required to carry out surveys of the existing sprinkler system, clarify proposed scope works as achievable (from a compliance and a buildability perspective), identify additional non-compliances, and potentially carry out design work. Subsequently plan/organise the required sprinkler system alterations.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out site surveys of the existing sprinkler system and mark up red line drawings / record changes required
- Review proposed scope of works from a compliance and buildability perspective (i.e. scope of works generated by others will specify relocate 4 no. sprinkler heads. Confirm that this work is possible, and that it is the correct scope of work to resolve the identified non-compliance).
- Identify and report any other non-compliances on the sprinkler system while carrying out site surveys.
- Report findings to the Contractors Responsible Engineer to determine next steps required for each scope of works task.
Qualifications and Professional Body Memberships
Required
- CSCS Card
- LPCB Basic Sprinkler Design Competency
Or
- A BAFSA/ABBE qualification:
BAFSA/ABBE Level 2 Certificate in Fire Sprinkler Installation (Commercial or Commercial & Residential) / BAFSA/ABBE Level 3 Award in Inspection & Commissioning of Commercial Fire Sprinkler Systems / BAFSA/ABBE Level 5 Diploma in System Classification and Design of Pre-Calculated Commercial Fire Sprinkler Systems
Desired
- Sentinel Card
- CITB SSSTS/SMSTS and/or IOSH Managing Safely
- HNC/HND/Degree in Mechanical Engineering / General Engineering or similar.
- Professional membership of a relevant professional body i.e. The Institution of Fire Engineers / Institution of Mechanical Engineers / Association of Project Management and/or Professional registration with the engineering council (EngTech, IEng or CEng).
Person Specification
Essential
- Proactive and self motivating.
- Good working knowledge of BS EN 12845.
- Experience of carrying out sprinkler system surveys and as fitted drawing mark ups.
Desired
- Good working knowledge of Network Rail standards, BS 9992 and Sub-surface (railway) regulations.
- Experience of carrying out sprinkler system designs.
- Experienced in the use of Bluebeam pdf software.
- Experienced in the design and/or installation of trace heating and insulation.
