Design Draughtsman/Estimator at Fidelity Services Group

Job Description

• Overall purpose of the job: The purpose of the Design Draughtsman - Sprinklers is to support the projects and implementation teams in doing final site designs for turnkey sprinkler suppression systems both from a quotation and implementation perspective. Prepares cost estimates by analysing proposals and requirements within the sprinkler division. 

Duties & Responsibilities:

Draughtsman Function

• Complete the design and drawing of Sprinklers, control valves, smoke extract, fire storage, pumping systems and all related fire mechanical systems
• Cutting list preparation
• Work with project team and engineers on multi-disciplinary engineering projects within building services
• Candidates must be capable of resolving coordination items for complex layouts
• Ensure electronic filing of drawings received from all relevant professionals in accordance to the drawing issue procedures
• Plotting of check and design layouts for engineers
• In depth knowledge of applicable standards to include CAD standards, local and international draughting good practice
• Understand on site items and practicalities of the equipment and installation methods used on site
• Must be proficient on 3D draughting software such as AutoCAD and Revit (adv)
• Must be willing to travel

Estimator Function

• Prepares work to be estimated by gathering proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents.
• Identifies labour, material, and time requirements by studying proposals, blueprints, specifications and related documents.
• Computes costs by analyzing labor, material, and time requirements.
• Resolves discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.
• Presents prepared estimate by assembling and displaying numerical and descriptive information.
• Prepares special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Maintains cost data base by entering and backing up data.
• Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing technical publications.
• Assist sales team with project costings
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• Work with project team and engineers on multi-disciplinary engineering projects within building services to ensure correct costings and measure actuals vs planned costs
• Understand on site items and practicalities of the equipment and installation methods used on site
• Must be willing to travel
• Basic fire design as and when required to assist senior draughtsman (added benefit)

Minimum qualifications and experience:

• At least four (4) year’s sprinklers design experience.
• In depth knowledge of applicable standards to include CAD standards, local and international draughting good practice
• Understand on site items and practicalities of the equipment and installation methods used on site
• Must be proficient on 3D draughting software such as AutoCAD and Revit (adv)
• 3 years’ experience working in a CAD office environment within building services
• ASIB accredited designer would be an advantage. Good understanding of ASIB requirements however a must.

Skills and Attributes:

• Attention to detail
• Confidence
• Drive for results / consistent deliverer
• Flexibility and thinking out the box mind-set
• Accountability
• Collaborative
• Resilience
• Self-driven
• Work under pressure in a fast-moving growth environment

Deadline:6th March,2026