AOV Smoke Vent Designer / Estimator – Romford - £60,000
 
 
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced AOV Smoke Vent Designer / Estimator to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and estimating Automatic Opening Vent (AOV) smoke control systems for residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments.
You will work closely with project managers, clients, consultants, and contractors to produce compliant designs and accurate cost estimates in line with relevant standards and building regulations.
 
Salary Package:

- £45,000 - £60,000
- Company Car Or Car Allowance
- 25 Days Holidays

 
 
Key Responsibilities

- Design AOV smoke ventilation systems for stairwells, corridors, and smoke shafts.
- Produce system layouts, schematics, and technical drawings using AutoCAD or similar software.
- Prepare detailed cost estimates and quotations for smoke ventilation systems.
- Review architectural drawings, fire strategies, and specifications.
- Ensure designs comply with relevant standards including:

- BS EN 12101
- Building Regulations Approved Document B
- BS 9991 / BS 9999 where applicable

- Liaise with architects, fire engineers, consultants, and contractors.
- Support project teams during tender and pre-construction stages.
- Prepare technical submissions, equipment schedules, and design calculations.
- Value engineer designs where appropriate to meet project budgets.
- Assist with technical queries and client support throughout project delivery.

 
 
Requirements

- Experience designing AOV / smoke ventilation systems
- Ability to interpret fire strategies and construction drawings
- Experience preparing estimates or tenders
- Proficiency in AutoCAD
- Strong knowledge of BS EN 12101 smoke control standards
- Good understanding of UK building regulations relating to smoke ventilation
- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills

Please Contact
Georgie Thain
gthain@rgb.co.uk
020 7932 2800