Fire Systems Design Engineer

Location:Aldermaston, Berkshire

Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum DOE

Working hours: Monday to Friday - 9-day fortnight

Benefits: 25 Days Holiday + BH, + 26 extra days leave through 9 day working fortnight, Company Pension, Company Sick Pay, Flex Benefits (EMCOR UK discount scheme)

Job Purpose:

To design, draw and estimate proposals for the Fire Detection and Alarm systems projects and small works at AWE.

Duties:

• Design of Fire Detection and Alarm system
• 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 AWE procedures
• Attendance at client contract meetings as and when required
• Preparation and presentation of Client Contract Reports
• 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
• Attendance at and participation in the Monthly Contract Meeting
• To carry out any other reasonable requests of senior management

Qualifications and Experience:

• Extensive experience in designing and modification of Fire Detection and Alarm system
• 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 issue

Additional Benefits

• Additional Site Allowance - up to £4,000 per annum (dependent upon certain roles)
• 25 days holidays + Bank holidays - Plus additional 26 days off, due to Site work pattern on a 9-day fortnight
• Overtime available - Mon-Fri = flat rate. Sat/Sun = x1.5.
• Holiday Buy Scheme - up to 5 days
• Company Pension - Auto enrol.
• Company sick pay
• Industry leading Maternity & Paternity Policies Real Living Wage Employer
• Refer a Friend -
• Professional training - suited to your role - Site Allowance of up to £4,000 per annum (on certain roles)
• Extensive Learning & Development opportunities - including opportunities for progression.
• Discount Shopping, Gym, Days Out
• Bike To Work Scheme
• Medicash - Health cash plan - Benefits covered include dental, optical, physiotherapy and a health & wellbeing.
• Employee Assistance Programme - Offering guidance and advice on Personal, Health, Legal and Financial queries.
• Occupational Health - Making a positive change to Health & wellbeing at work.
• Various Rewards & Recognition Awards
• x11 RoSPA Awards for Health & Safety achievements in 2022
• Order of Distinction Award for our Aldermaston account team (for 15 consecutive RoSPA Gold Awards)
• Stable employer with long-term prospects on the contract