Technical Designer, Fire Doors

Overview
Manpower is seeking to recruit a Technical designer to join our client's team.

The Technical Designer will specialize in fire doors, fire-stopping, and passive fire protection systems. The role involves designing cost-effective, compliant solutions that meet client needs while coordinating with various departments to ensure seamless project execution.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Fire Compartmentation Design:

• Develop detailed designs for fire compartmentation systems, ensuring compliance with fire safety regulations and standards.
• Design and specify fire doors, fire stopping, and other passive fire protection systems to align with project scope and client requirements.

Project Coordination:

• Collaborate with the project management and commercial teams to ensure designs are integrated smoothly into overall project plans.
• Conduct site surveys to assess installation quality and functionality of fire protection systems.

Quality Assurance and Compliance:

• Monitor project progress to identify and resolve any design issues, ensuring adherence to timelines and quality standards.
• Ensure all designs comply with industry regulations and company standards, including ISO and LPCB requirements.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date project documentation, including design revisions, calculations, and client communications.
• Provide regular progress reports to management and stakeholders.

Team Development and Training:

• Mentor junior team members in fire protection design principles and best practices.
• Lead internal training sessions on new fire protection technologies and standards.

The list of Responsibilities appearing in this job description is neither necessarily exhaustive nor is any part of this job description permanent.

ANY OF THE FOLLOWING WILL BE CONSIDERED AN ASSET:

• Diploma or degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Experience in designing fire doors and passive fire protection systems.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and relevant design software, with a strong aptitude for learning and adapting to new digital tools and technologies.
• Tech-savvy mindset, demonstrating comfort with modern software and digital platforms to streamline design and project processes.
• Thorough understanding of industry standards and fire safety regulations.

REQUIRED SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES

Communication:

• Ability to empathize with stakeholders and actively listen to their concerns.
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
• Basic verbal Maltese communication/ understanding.

Customer Focus:

• Commitment to understanding and meeting customer needs.

Problem-Solving and Adaptability:

• Ability to identify design issues, analyse other M&E drawings and develop practical solutions.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing project design requirements and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Attention to Detail:

• Meticulous attention to detail, and commitment to ensuring high-quality project deliverables.
• Ability to maintain accurate project documentation.
• Presentable and professional demeanour in all interactions, internally and externally.

Efficient Organisational, Planning and Time Management:

• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple project drawings simultaneously.
• Ability to plan and manage time effectively.
• Consistently punctual and reliable in meeting deadlines and commitments.

Analytical Thinking:

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to anticipate project risks and proactively address them.
• Confidence in handling complex designs.

Leadership and Team Collaboration:

• Collaborative mindset with the ability to effectively lead and motivate cross-functional teams towards common goals.

Technical Proficiency:

• Proficiency in using AutoCAD software.
• Basic knowledge of other trades and be able to interpret other M&E drawings.
• Proficiency in relevant software tools and design methodologies.

Technological Disposition:

• A natural inclination towards technology and innovation, with the ability to leverage digital tools to enhance design quality and project efficiency.
• Comfort and familiarity with industry-leading software, including AutoCAD and other specialized design and compliance tools.
• Eagerness to engage in continuous learning and skill development, adapting to new software, tools, and methodologies as part of the company's forward-thinking, technology-driven environment.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a digital-first setting, where technology supports precision, innovation, and high-quality outcomes