Special Risks Designer – Fire Protection (Johannesburg)

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Special Risks Designer to join our dynamic team in Johannesburg. The role focuses on fire protection design for special risk systems, delivering compliant, high-quality drawings and calculations across a range of projects.

Key responsibilities

• Create Issued‑for‑Construction drawings and redesigns as required.
• Draft fire design drawings, piping layouts and fire sprinkler/suppression systems in line with NFPA and ASIB standards.
• Develop As‑Built (red‑line) drawings and issue working drawings.
• Perform hydraulic calculations, material, dimensional and weight limitation assessments.
• Prepare cutting lists, layouts and bills of materials.
• Coordinate with structural, electrical and mechanical design teams.
• Communicate with engineers, site managers and installation teams to resolve design issues.
• Conduct site visits and ensure final designs comply with engineering and manufacturing regulations.

Required profile

• Proven experience in fire protection and special risk system design.
• Strong knowledge of NFPA and ASIB standards.
• Ability to produce accurate hydraulic calculations and detailed drawings.
• Excellent coordination skills with multidisciplinary teams.

Required skills

• Fire protection design
• Fire sprinkler and suppression system drafting
• Hydraulic calculations
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• NFPA standards
• ASIB standards