Technical Designer

Key Responsibilities 

Design Preparation: 

• Design systems for commercial and industrial purposes, ensuring design aligns with system guidelines and project scope / BOQ. 

• Adhere to the quoted budget costs and aim to increase project profitability through valued engineering, create variation opportunities and upselling. 

• Assist in all project aspects from inception to completion, including the updating of the contract BOQ with the approved drawings, value engineering, commissioning, and project documentation for designed systems. 

• Conduct site surveys and assessments to oversee the installation quality and ensure functionality of the designed and installed system. 

Design Collaboration and Coordination:

• Develop and implement internal design guides, procedures, tools, and documents. 
• Plan, design, and cost engineer projects in accordance with company policies and procedures 
• Continuously communicate with clients and internally with all stakeholders, including project managers and design engineers when assigned on the job. 

Workload Management:

• Pre-plan jobs and deploy a prioritised work schedule with appropriate time deadlines, overseeing the commissioning process to ensure seamless system integration and functionality. 
• Set, monitor, review work-load schedule, proactively communicating issues to the manager as they arise. 

• Maintain organised technical and non-technical documents, ensuring all engineering data is updated and easily accessible to all team members. 
  

Quality Assurance and Compliance:

• Monitor project progress, identifying and resolving design issues to ensure adherence to timelines and quality standards. 
• Oversee project activities, ensuring appropriate methods are employed and company standards (ISO, LPCB) are implemented. 
• Ensure effective functionality of designed fire protection and security systems. 

Required Qualifications & Experience 

• Preferably possess a Diploma in engineering or any other field related to fire fighting and security systems. 
• Proven experience in designing fire protection and security systems for commercial and industrial purposes. 
• Proficiency in using AutoCad software. 

• Valid Maltese driving license. 

Required Skills & Attributes:

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.  

Meticulous attention to detail, commitment to ensuring high-quality project deliverables. 

Ability to maintain
accurate project documentation.  

Presentable and professional demeanour in all interactions, internally and externally. 

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. 

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.