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# Design engineer

- **Company:** Compco Fire Systems
- **Location:** Worcester, UK
- **Salary:** £45,310.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Computer-Aided Design, AutoCAD, Autodesk Revit, Microsoft Outlook, Navisworks
- **Published:** October 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5944229391

## About the Role

Essential

 * Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit and Navisworks.
 * Excellent IT skills, including Word, Excel, Outlook and automation tools
 * A methodical approach with high attention to detail.
 * A track record of solving problems to deadlines.
 * Clear verbal and written communication and the ability to advise clients on the best approach.
 * CSCS Card.

Desirable

 * Fire sprinkler design experience
 * Familiarity with Canute software.
 * Knowledge of BS 9251, BS 8489, BS 8458 and BS EN 12845.
 * LPCB Basic or Intermediate examinations., We recognise that great people don't always match every requirement. If you have design experience, a methodical mind and the desire to develop your career, we'd still like to hear from you. Whether you're an experienced sprinkler designer, an M&E or CAD technician, or early in your career, we'll help you with the rest.

## Description

You'll be responsible for the design of detailed fire suppression systems for our small and major works projects, working to the project plan and to industry design codes, as well as client, insurer and building standards. You'll work closely with our Design Team, Sales & Estimating and Contracts & QS teams so projects are delivered efficiently, on time and on budget.

What you will be doing

 * Designing detailed sprinkler systems in 2D and 3D, and resolving clashes before they reach site
 * Calculating and proving hydraulic performance, and producing the schematic diagrams that support it
 * Sizing fire pumps and tanks
 * Visiting sites to survey and understand each project's scope
 * Working with clients, Estimating and Contracts teams to deliver on time and on budget, and keeping clients informed of contract changes
 * Attending Design Team meetings to coordinate services
 * Producing P&IDs, schedules (BOMs), builders work layouts and QA paperwork, and tracking design quantities against the estimate
 * Complete quality assurance paperwork and track design quantities against the estimate.