Nelson Permanent Placements are currently recruiting on behalf of our client who are a well-established family run business who are going through astronomical growth. Our client design, develop, manufacture and distribute a wide range of Electrical products.

Due to growth within the business our client is looking for a Design Team Leader to join their team. This is a brand new exciting role where you will support the Design Team and Lead the Design Inbox, must have knowledge on BS 5839-1 & BS 5839-6 & BS 7671 & CAD Experience. Designing Fire Alarms & Emergency Lighting Drawings & specifications for proposals.

This is very much a hands-on, diverse role and can be a challenging but exciting role that is key function of our clients business.

Responsibilities:

* Ownership of the Design inbox & Design tracker system.

* Design Layouts and specifications systems across Domestic, Commercial and Industrial Applications.

* Design layouts and production of system design layouts and technical specifications for access control, CCTV, emergency lighting and fire alarm systems

* Direct liaison with ASM, wholesaler and contractor in order to deliver a timely functional solution

* Collation of all relevant information to enable a compliant scheme to be designed

* Creation of innovative compliant design solutions

* Ability to effectively communicate with peers and other colleagues via e-mail, chat, telephone, and in person

* Maintaining a design register in accordance with Company requirements

* Design with focus on core technologies that are available from the ESP product portfolio

* Conducting site surveys in conjunction with an ASM

* Develop system designs from customer specifications and fire strategies.

* Transpose system designs into CAD drawings.

* Maintaining the Design Process under 5 days return policy.

* Organise Commissioning dates with the customer and our Commissioning Team.

* The successful Designer should have a strong technical and electrical background and previous experience in design of fire / emergency lighting / CCTV / Intruder / access control / Emergency voice systems.
Skills and Experience:

* Ability to demonstrate good time management to comply with deadlines.

* A positive attitude towards the Company & its product requirements.

* Excellent all-round communication skills

* Ability to prioritise and Lead the Design Team on projects and timeframes.

* Excellent all-round communication.

* Knowledge of o BS/BS EN standards and other local / regional regulatory requirements o Construction methods including modern construction methods

* Enthusiastic, flexible attitude, ability to work well under pressure & tight deadlines

* Experience of using CAD

* Ability to understand technical specifications and drawings

* System design and installation experience

* Excellent customer service focus

* Knowledge of BS 7671 and BS 5839 1 & 6

* Excellent level of PC literacy (MS / CAD / PDF packages etc)

Additional Information:
This role will require some travel to clients sites
How to Apply:
Please send your CV to the email address detailed below. Should you wish to discuss other opportunities in your area, you are welcome to contact our friendly recruitment team.
This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Nelson Permanent Placements. The services of Nelson Engineering Solutions Ltd are that of an Employment Agency.
Please be advised that our client can only accept applications from candidates who have a valid legal permit or right to work in the United Kingdom.
Potential candidates who do not have this right or permit, or are pending an application to obtain this right or permit should not apply as your details will not be processed