Overview
Design Engineer role at Mitie Cleaning & Hygiene Services.
Role: Design Engineer
Based from: Gloucester/Home with travel
Region covered: UK & Europe
Reports to: Design Manager
Duties And Responsibilities
* Assisting the Design Management with sales enquiries and tenders
* Designing life safety and security systems including fire detection, voice alarm, disabled refuge, CCTV, access control, intercom, PA, structured cabling and intruder systems as specified within the Company’s scope of work
* Preparing proposals, quotations and tender documents for designed systems; ensuring assigned tenders are prepared on time and in line with company standards
* Assessing security and fire risk factors influencing the design and communicating findings to the client
* Ensuring quotations and design specifications comply with applicable technical and regulatory standards (e.g., EN, BS, HTM) and BAFE/NSI Codes of Practice
* Adhering to Company policies including quality, health & safety, and management of false alarms
* Producing CAD design and construction drawings; ensuring handovers and deadlines are achieved
* Travel to client or supplier sites within the UK and Europe
Note: The role may require adaptability to additional duties within the remit and capability of the role.
Person Specification
Essential
* Fire & security systems engineering and/or design experience
* Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to design relevant systems, prepare cost sheets and proposal documents
* Ability to form good working relationships with colleagues, customers, and external bodies
* Ability to understand and disseminate specifications and technical drawings
* Excellent organisational, interpersonal, problem solving and time management skills
Desirable
* Proficient in AutoCAD
* Up-to-date with new technologies, technical standards and regulatory standards relevant to design
* Knowledge of quality systems (ISO9001, SSQS101, FSQS121, etc.)
* Understanding of construction industry and tender-related works
* Experience in a goal-driven environment
Working Conditions
This role is hybrid, based from home and from our Gloucester office. Travel to client and supplier sites across the UK and Europe may be required, including time away from home as needed.
Equal Employment Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.
Company Benefits and Development
We offer a range of benefits including flexible lifestyle options, financial wellbeing support, pension enhancements, and development opportunities. Details provided during recruitment.
We are committed to inclusive recruitment and reasonable adjustments during the process upon request.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Engineering and Information Technology
* Facilities Services
Join our Mitie Team. Together our diversity makes us stronger.
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