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The Role

Trainee Design Engineer. Working in a team within the Hall & Kay team in our Birmingham office who undertake main contract projects within commercial, industrial and various other sectors

Key Responsibilities

• Through conduct, behaviours and action support the implementation of Hall & Kay Fire Services business through the design process of contracting.
• Develop the design of the sprinkler system through a process of co-ordination with client representatives and other service contracts through to a final scheme.
• Co-ordinate the design programme by monitoring same against the construction programme and specification requirements.
• Issue all completion documents and certification.
• Obtain all necessary information from all relevant parties for the preparation of fully designed working drawings including site, architects, consultants, builders and other trades.
• Attend site meetings independently when necessary, where design matters are on the agenda.
• Preparation of complete working drawings in accordance with the appropriate design codes including establishing pipe sizes by hydraulic calculations.
• From design drawings, list off materials for various purposes including material procurement, estimating of variations, schedule of rates etc.
• Forward drawings / quantities of materials listed to suppliers / subcontractors for procurement purposes. Also, order materials and monitor and maintain levels of equipment.
• Other activities as instructed by the Project manager / Design engineer.
• Familiarise & comply with all company policies & procedures

Personal Qualities and Behaviours

• Availability and application to attend training as required.
• Demonstrate a can do attitude.
• To have strong communication skills in all disciplines including written, oral and email.
• Full driving license
• Set an example to all operatives through attitude, appearance, and endeavour.
• To be flexible in terms of travel and working hours as there will be occasional nights away from home
• Experienced and confident communicator able to build strong working relationships

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