Design Engineer - Fire & Security Systems

Inside IR35

£47 per hour (Umbrella rate)

Manchester based

12 Month minimum contract

What you will do
• Working as part of the Marine design team, based in Manchester UK, on mechanical design aspects of marine fire suppression projects, ensuring precision and adherence to client specifications.
• Draft detailed CAD drawings and data sheets for fire protection systems tailored to the unique requirements of each project.
• Develop a variety of drawings, including mechanical schematics, P&ID’s, Equipment Datasheets, and Hydraulic Calculations.
• Interpret and apply Approval Authority rules and Regulations.
• Collaborate with the Senior Design Engineer and Project Manager, offering valuable design and CAD support.

What we look for
Essential
• Exceptional communication skills for effective collaboration with clients and the internal project team.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Hydraulic Calculation package (FireCAD or equivalent).
• Ability to interpret clients’ technical specifications.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office packages.
• Full UK Driving License.
• Willingness to obtain SC UK MOD Security clearance.

Preferred
• HNC/HND in Mech Engineering (Engineering Background).
• Experience in the Marine Industry.
• Previous involvement in MoD contracts.
• Background in the Fire Protection industry. With experience in Sprinkler, Foam, Local Application Watermist and Gaseous (Novec, C02, Inergen) fire suppression systems.
• Security Clearance