Design Engineer

Reference: 107825Job title: Design EngineerBased from: Gloucester/Home with travelRegion covered: UK & EuropeReports to: Design ManagerThe RoleAs a Design Engineer you will be responsible for designing and costing complex life safety and electronic security systems including, but not limited to, fire detection, voice alarm, disabled refuge, CCTV, access control, intercom, PA, structured cabling and intruder systems. You will also be responsible for reviewing client/tender specification documents and drawings, liaising with suppliers, using CAD software for the detailed design, costing the projects, and drafting proposal documents. You will be working collaboratively with the wider Sales Team, clients, consultants, suppliers and contractors, in order to ensure internal & external deadlines are met and that projects are accurately designed & costed.

Duties and ResponsibilitiesAssisting the Design Management with sales enquiries and tendersDesigning any number of life safety and security systems plus any other integrated building systems as specified within the Company's scope of work based upon customer requirements, specifications, drawings and current standardsPreparing proposals, quotations and tender documents for designed systems and ensuring that assigned tenders are prepared on time and in line with company standardsAssessing the security and fire risk factors influencing the design, to either enhance the design accordingly or to communicate back to the clientEnsuring that the content of all quotations and system design specifications are compatible with the requirements of all applicable technical and regulatory standards (i.e., EN, BS, HTM) and BAFE/NSI Codes of PracticeEnsuring adherence to all Company policies – including those for quality, health & safety, and the management of false alarmsProducing CAD design and construction drawings in line with company policies and procedures and ensuring handovers and deadlines are achievedTraveling to client or supplier sites within the UK and EuropeNo job description can be entirely comprehensive, and the jobholder will be expected to adapt and carry out such other duties as may be required from time to time, on the understanding that they will be within the individual's remit and capability, and consistent with the status and responsibilities of the role within the business.Person SpecificationEssentialFire & security systems engineering and/or design experienceGood verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to design relevant systems, prepare cost sheets and proposal documentsAble to form good working relationships with colleagues, customers, and outside bodiesAble to understand and disseminate specifications and technical drawingsExcellent organisational, interpersonal, problem solving and time management skillsDesirableProficient in using AutoCAD packagesConversant with and up to date in respect of new technologies, technical standards, regulatory standards, that are relevant to the design processKnowledge of applicable quality systems (ISO9001, SSQS101, FSQS121 etc.)Clear understanding of construction industry and tender related worksPrevious experience within a goal-driven/result-oriented environmentWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.Working ConditionsThis role is a hybrid role, based from home and from our Gloucester office. When in the office, you will be working in an open-plan environment with multi-screen computer use.

Due to the nature of this position, you will be required to travel to various client and supplier sites across the UK and Europe. This could result in time spent staying away if required to meet the business' needs.Group ComplianceAs part of the companies compliance to The Health & Safety at Work Etc Act 1974, ISO9001 for Quality, ISO14001 for Environmental and ISO27001 for Information Technology, there are several key objectives that are issued each year upon management review that we expect all staff to work towards in order for the company to meet these objectives and include but are not limited to:Compliance to all legislative and British Standard requirementsCompliance to associated accreditation bodies schemes from NSI, BAFE, LPCB, FIA and others as requiredMaximise customer satisfaction with the services provided by GBE ConvergeWorking to reduce, renew and recycle any wate on and off our sites including our officesProtect the environment and ensure use of toxic materials is avoided where possibleWork to best safe practice and ensure actions do not cause harm unto themselves or othersEmployees will not tamper with any issued PPE or plant machinery that it may cause harm unto themselves or othersEnsure all minimum training requirement are met in compliance with the relevant ISO standardsEnsure that any Information Technology ‘incidents' are effectively reported and resolved in a timely fashion (internally or externally)Maintain clear desk and screen at all times.Compliance to ensure no deliberate breaches in security information and/ or systemsRef:107825 Posaddress2Barnwood Location:Gloucester Employment:Full time