Smoke Ventilation Design Engineer

Overview

As a Smoke Ventilation Design Engineer, you will design and estimate mechanical and natural smoke ventilation for residential and mixed-use schemes, from Gateway 2 submissions to delivery. You will develop corridor ventilation, smoke shafts, stair pressurisation and AOV solutions, interpreting fire strategies and CFD reports to create drawings, equipment selections and technical proposals. You will collaborate with consultants and internal teams to drive compliant, efficient smoke control solutions on large, complex projects. This role offers technical challenge, exposure to high-profile developments and opportunities to shape ventilation design within a growing specialist contractor.

Pay / Benefits

• 55,000 – 65,000
• Office-based role in Essex with occasional site visits
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Pension scheme
• Long-term career progression

Responsibilities

• Design and estimate mechanical and natural smoke ventilation systems for residential/mixed-use schemes
• Develop corridor ventilation, smoke shafts, stair pressurisation and AOV solutions
• Interpret fire strategies, CFD outputs and fire engineering reports to produce drawings and proposals
• Produce equipment selections, material take-offs and technical quotations
• Prepare or contribute to Gateway 2 submissions and support project delivery
• Communicate clearly with consultants, contractors and internal teams
• Work on large, technically complex residential developments, with occasional site visits

Key requirements

• Proven smoke ventilation design experience (mechanical smoke extract, smoke shafts, corridor ventilation)
• Ability to interpret fire strategies, architectural drawings, CFD outputs and fire engineering reports
• Proficient in AutoCAD or equivalent CAD software
• Experience preparing estimates, quotations, material take-offs and equipment schedules
• Working knowledge of BS 7346, BS EN 12101, BS 9991 and Approved Document B
• Clear technical communication with stakeholders
• Gateway 2, high-rise residential experience and fire alarm integration knowledge is advantageous
• Commute to Upminster for office-based role

• clear technical communication
• stakeholder collaboration
• problem-solving mindset
• AutoCAD
• interpretation of fire strategies
• CFD outputs interpretation

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