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Date Added: Thu 19/02/2026

Mechanical/Fire Suppression Design Engineer

Manchester, M1, UK
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Company: VANTAGE CONSULTING

Job Type: Contract, Full Time

Salary: £40 - £44.40/hour

Mechanical/Fire Suppression Design Engineer

12 months

What you will do
* Working as part of the Marine design team, based in Manchester UK, on mechanical design aspects of marine fire suppression projects, ensuring precision and adherence to client specifications.
* Draft detailed CAD drawings and data sheets for fire protection systems tailored to the unique requirements of each project.
* Develop a variety of drawings, including mechanical schematics, P&ID's, Equipment Datasheets, and Hydraulic Calculations.
* Interpret and apply Approval Authority rules and Regulations.
* Collaborate with the Senior Design Engineer and Project Manager, offering valuable design and CAD support.

What we look for
Essential
* Exceptional communication skills for effective collaboration with clients and the internal project team.
* Proficiency in AutoCAD and Hydraulic Calculation package (FireCAD or equivalent).
* Ability to interpret clients' technical specifications.
* Familiarity with Microsoft Office packages.
* Full UK Driving License.
* Willingness to obtain SC UK MOD Security clearance.

Preferred
* HNC/HND in Mech Engineering (Engineering Background).
* Experience in the Marine Industry.
* Previous involvement in MoD contracts.
* Background in the Fire Protection industry. With experience in Sprinkler, Foam, Local Application Watermist and Gaseous (Novec, C02, Inergen) fire suppression systems.
* Security Clearance
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