Smoke Ventilation Design Engineer

Birmingham Source: WhatJobs

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Overview

In this role you will design mechanical and natural smoke ventilation systems for building projects, ensuring compliance with fire safety and client requirements. You will collaborate with architects, consultants and contractors to produce design packs and technical docs, while evaluating CFD outputs to validate performance in fire scenarios. Your work supports high-rise and new-build projects, delivering precise CAD-based designs that meet industry standards. This is a hands-on technical position within a dedicated team advancing safe, compliant ventilation solutions.

Pay / Benefits

Competitive Salary
Salary sacrifice pension
Group earnings scheme
Holiday buy scheme
Life and accident insurance
Medical cash plan

Responsibilities

Design and detail smoke ventilation and HVAC systems using CAD tools
Review project specifications and ensure designs meet fire safety and ventilation requirements
Produce design packs and technical documentation
Collaborate with architects, consultants and contractors
Review CFD analyses to support system performance in fire conditions

Key requirements

Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or related discipline
Experience designing smoke ventilation, HVAC or building services systems
Strong CAD capability (AutoCAD, Revit or SolidWorks)
Good understanding of ventilation principles
Knowledge of EN 12101, BS 9999 and relevant building/fire safety regulations
Ability to interpret specifications and produce detailed technical designs
Full UK driving licence
Experience with high-rise residential or new-build projects advantageous
BIM experience advantageous