Smoke Ventilation Designer
| Posting date: | 02 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £48,000 to £60,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 October 2025 |
| Location: | Guildford, Home Counties, Guildford |
| Company: | CBW Staffing Solutions Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 57753001 |
Summary
Job Title: Smoke Control Designer
Salary: £48,000 – £60,000 + Package
Location: Guildford
Hours: Monday to Friday
The Opportunity
CBW is currently working with a leading contractor who are seeking a Smoke Control Designer to join their growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping technical capability, influencing client perception, and setting the standard for system design across a range of residential and commercial projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop smoke control systems from concept to detailed design, including interpreting CFD reports, fan sizing, shaft/damper design, and airflow calculations.
- Produce compliant schematics, layouts, schedules, and technical specifications using AutoCAD (Revit/BIM experience desirable).
- Liaise with architects, MEP consultants, and fire engineers to resolve design challenges.
- Prepare and present design submittals to consultants, building control, and warranty providers.
- Support project teams onsite with design clarifications and troubleshooting.
- Assist estimating teams with technical input during tender stages.
Requirements
- UK-based with right to work in the UK.
- Minimum 5 years’ building services experience, with strong focus on smoke ventilation/natural and mechanical smoke control.
- Strong working knowledge of EN12101, BS9991/9999, and Approved Document B.
- Confident in interpreting CFD reports.
- Proficient in AutoCAD; Revit/BIM experience highly advantageous.
- Excellent communication and coordination skills.
- Practical, solutions-focused mindset.
Desirable
- Experience supporting tenders/estimating.
- Gateway 2 application experience.
- Working towards or holding CIBSE/IMechE chartership.
- Full UK driving licence.
Package & Benefits
- £48,000 – £60,000 basic salary (DOE).
- Clear progression route within a growing company.
- 20 days annual leave + bank holidays (increasing with service).
- Nest pension scheme.
- Annual performance bonus up to 10%.
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- Free on-site parking (Guildford area).
For more information or to apply, please contact Megan at CBW.
Salary: £48,000 – £60,000 + Package
Location: Guildford
Hours: Monday to Friday
The Opportunity
CBW is currently working with a leading contractor who are seeking a Smoke Control Designer to join their growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping technical capability, influencing client perception, and setting the standard for system design across a range of residential and commercial projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop smoke control systems from concept to detailed design, including interpreting CFD reports, fan sizing, shaft/damper design, and airflow calculations.
- Produce compliant schematics, layouts, schedules, and technical specifications using AutoCAD (Revit/BIM experience desirable).
- Liaise with architects, MEP consultants, and fire engineers to resolve design challenges.
- Prepare and present design submittals to consultants, building control, and warranty providers.
- Support project teams onsite with design clarifications and troubleshooting.
- Assist estimating teams with technical input during tender stages.
Requirements
- UK-based with right to work in the UK.
- Minimum 5 years’ building services experience, with strong focus on smoke ventilation/natural and mechanical smoke control.
- Strong working knowledge of EN12101, BS9991/9999, and Approved Document B.
- Confident in interpreting CFD reports.
- Proficient in AutoCAD; Revit/BIM experience highly advantageous.
- Excellent communication and coordination skills.
- Practical, solutions-focused mindset.
Desirable
- Experience supporting tenders/estimating.
- Gateway 2 application experience.
- Working towards or holding CIBSE/IMechE chartership.
- Full UK driving licence.
Package & Benefits
- £48,000 – £60,000 basic salary (DOE).
- Clear progression route within a growing company.
- 20 days annual leave + bank holidays (increasing with service).
- Nest pension scheme.
- Annual performance bonus up to 10%.
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- Free on-site parking (Guildford area).
For more information or to apply, please contact Megan at CBW.