Smoke Ventilation Designer

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.
  
  

• 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.
  
  

• Experience supporting tenders/estimating.
  
  
• Gateway 2 application experience.
  
  
• Working towards or holding CIBSE/IMechE chartership.
  
  
• Full UK driving licence.
  
  

• £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).