Design Engineer

About the Company

We are a specialist fire protection contractor delivering LPCB-approved water mist and fire suppression systems across residential, commercial, hospitality and specialist sectors throughout the UK.

Due to continued growth and an expanding project portfolio, we are looking to appoint a Design Engineer to join our technical team at our Wakefield head office.

The Role

This role will suit a Design Engineer with experience in mechanical, building services, MEP or specialist systems design who is looking to move into the fire suppression sector.

You will be responsible for developing compliant, practical and cost-effective fire suppression designs, working closely with Project Managers and Site Teams from concept through to installation.

Full support will be provided to develop sector-specific knowledge, including LPCB standards and relevant British Standards.

Key Responsibilities

Design of water mist and fire suppression systems

Produce technical drawings using AutoCAD (Revit desirable)

Carry out hydraulic calculations and system layouts

Prepare technical submittals and design documentation

Attend design coordination meetings

Work collaboratively with project and site teams

Ensure designs comply with relevant British Standards and LPCB requirements

About You

We are open to candidates from a range of technical design backgrounds.

You may currently be working as:

Mechanical Design Engineer

Building Services Design Engineer

MEP Design Engineer

HVAC Design Engineer

Piping / Pipework Design Engineer

Fire Systems / Life Safety Design Engineer

Essential:

Experience in mechanical or building services design

Strong understanding of technical drawings and system layouts

AutoCAD proficiency

Ability to perform calculations (hydraulic or similar system-based calculations)

Strong attention to detail and technical accuracy

Desirable (but not essential):

Experience in fire suppression or sprinkler systems

Knowledge of relevant British Standards

LPCB awareness or qualification

Revit / BIM experience

HNC/HND or Degree in Mechanical / Building Services Engineering

What's on Offer

Competitive salary up to £60,000 + package

Structured training and support into the fire suppression sector

Opportunity to gain LPCB qualifications

Career progression within a growing specialist contractor

Modern office environment