Special Risks Designer Johannesburg

Special Risks Designer
Boksburg

Purpose Of the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Special Risks Designer to join our dynamic team. This role requires proven expertise in fire protection design, with a strong focus on special risk systems. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality, compliant designs for a variety of projects, while collaborating closely with our technical and project teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create Issued-for-Construction drawings and perform re-designs as required.
• Draught fire design drawings and piping layouts.
• Develop As-Built (red-line) drawings.
• Produce and issue working drawings.
• Perform hydraulic calculations.
• Prepare and issue cutting lists, layouts, and bills of materials.
• Coordinate with structural, electrical, and mechanical design teams.
• Draught fire sprinkler and suppression systems in line with NFPA and ASIB standards.
• Conduct material, dimensional, and weight limitation calculations.
• Communicate with engineers, site managers, and installation teams.
• Identify and resolve existing or potential design flaws.
• Review and redraft technical drawings in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure all final drawings and designs are compliant with engineering and manufacturing regulations.
• Conduct site visits as required.

Requirements & Beneficial Skills:

• ASIB Certification will be advantageous.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
• A distinction in Mathematics will be beneficial.
• Experience in sales and estimating, including tender compilations and protocols, will be advantageous.
• Knowledge of ASIB rules and established customer relationships will be considered a benefit.