Writech is an internationally recognised leader in Fire Protection Systems, and we are seeking a skilled and experienced Design Engineer to join our team. As a Design Engineer, you will support the Design team in enhancing our Design activities and will be responsible for leading, managing, coaching, mentoring, training, and supporting a team of Design Engineers to maximise their full potential, implementing training and coaching programmes to fulfill operational requirements in line with Company strategy, policies, procedures, and processes. The Design Lead will manage the recruitment, onboarding, performance management, retention, employee engagement, and learning development of the Design team.
Duties and Responsibilities:
* Management of drawing standards and specifications.
* Manage and coordinate LPCB standards and inspection and accreditation process.
* Development and updating of Design SOPs, Manuals, Procedures for your Department in line with legislative, regulatory, Company, and Client requirements.
* Schedule and plan for upcoming works and provide updates to relevant Departments.
* Ensure all designs are tracked, monitored, planned, and progress updated in relevant project management schedules and systems.
* Develop a Workforce Plan ensuring full compliance to the recruitment and selection process to secure staffing requirements on time and within budget.
* Demonstrating accountability and ownership for team performance, working with the team on deliverables and liaising with functional management to resolve issues.
* Proactively engage in all Company lead initiatives while ensuring best practice standards are promoted and maintained.
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
* Minimum 5 years Fire Sprinkler Design Experience
* Degree in Mechanical and/or Electrical Engineering or related discipline
* Experience using Revit
* Demonstrated skills in Project Management
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills
* Ability to prioritise work and manage challenging workload
* Flexible, adaptable, and can-do attitude to work
* Excellent time management, attention to detail, and reliability skills.
Desirable Criteria:
* LPCB - Basic, Intermediate and FHC Exams
* AutoCAD/ Solid Works Experience
* Project Management Qualification
Writech is an equal employment opportunities employer.
We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, we recognise the benefits it can bring to the workforce and our Clients that we support. We celebrate difference and want our People to be representative of all communities, genders, backgrounds, and skill levels.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Bike to work scheme
* Company events
* Company pension
* Employee assistance program
* Employee discount
* On-site gym
* On-site parking
* Wellness program
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Mullingar Business Park, Mullingar, CO. Westmeath N91: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
* UK/ROI Fire sprinkler Design: 5 years (required)
* Revit: 2 years (required)
Work authorisation:
* Ireland (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: JH271124
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