Design Specialist

Key Responsibilities

Security & Life Safety Systems Design

• Design technical solutions for security and life safety systems, including but not limited to:
  • CCTV / VideSurveillance Systems
  • Access Control Systems
  • Public Address & Voice Alarm (PAVA) Systems
  • Entrance Control Systems
  • IP PBAX / IP-PBX Systems
  • Intercom Systems
• Other integrated security and life safety solutions as required.
• Analyse project requirements, architectural layouts, specifications, and client needs tdevelop appropriate system designs.
• Prepare system architectures, equipment layouts, schematics, block diagrams, and detailed design documentation.
• Ensure designs are practical, cost-effective, scalable, and aligned with project requirements.

CAD & Technical Drawings

• Prepare accurate 2D and 3D drawings using AutoCAD, Revit, and other relevant design software.
• Develop detailed working drawings for project implementation.
• Prepare layouts for equipment, devices, containment, cabling, pathways, and system infrastructure.
• Produce As-Built Drawings based on site installations and approved project changes.
• Review drawings for accuracy, completeness, coordination, and compliance with project requirements.
• Maintain proper document control and revision management for design drawings.

Site Surveys & Technical Assessments

• Conduct site surveys tassess existing infrastructure, site conditions, and client requirements.
• Take accurate site measurements and prepare sketches, mark-ups, and survey reports.
• Identify design constraints, installation challenges, and opportunities for improvement.
• Translate site survey findings intpractical design solutions and project documentation.
• Liaise with site teams tverify actual installation conditions and resolve design-related issues.

Bill of Quantities & Technical Documentation

• Develop and prepare Bills of Quantities (BOQs) based on approved system designs.
• Identify required equipment, materials, accessories, cabling, containment, and installation requirements.
• Ensure BOQs accurately reflect the approved design and project scope.
• Support preparation of technical specifications, equipment schedules, material schedules, and other project documentation.
• Assist in reviewing supplier and subcontractor quotations where required.

Project Coordination & Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate with Project Managers, Engineers, Consultants, Contractors, Sales Teams, and Clients tunderstand project requirements, objectives, and constraints.
• Attend project meetings with clients and other stakeholders as required.
• Participate in design coordination meetings and provide technical input on security and life safety systems.
• Coordinate designs with architectural, electrical, mechanical, ICT, and other engineering disciplines.
• Respond ttechnical queries and provide design clarifications during project execution.
• Support project teams in resolving design and technical issues.

Project Communication & Documentation

• Prepare and maintain Minutes of Meetings (MoMs) for relevant project and design meetings.
• Track design-related actions, decisions, changes, and outstanding issues.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Maintain accurate project records, drawings, revisions, and technical documentation.
• Ensure timely submission of design deliverables in accordance with project schedules.

Design Improvement & Innovation

• Identify opportunities timprove design processes, quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
• Provide strategic and practical solutions tovercome design and project challenges.
• Research and recommend appropriate technologies and solutions based on project requirements.
• Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, products, and design practices.
• Incorporate relevant technological developments and best practices intproject deliverables.

Standards, Quality & Compliance

• Ensure all designs comply with applicable engineering codes, standards, regulations, client specifications, and project requirements.
• Follow established design standards, guidelines, templates, and quality procedures.
• Conduct design reviews and quality checks before submission or issue for construction.
• Maintain a high level of accuracy and attention tdetail across all design deliverables.
• Support continuous improvement of design standards, processes, and documentation.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Proficiency in AutoCAD is required.
• Proficiency in Revit and/or other CAD/BIM design software is highly desirable.
• Good understanding of technical drawings, layouts, schematics, and design documentation.
• Ability tinterpret architectural, structural, electrical, and engineering drawings.
• Understanding of security and life safety systems and their design principles.
• Ability tconduct site surveys and translate site conditions inttechnical designs.
• Ability tdevelop accurate BOQs and equipment/material schedules.

Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering or related technical field, including:
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Urban Planning
• Other relevant engineering/design disciplines.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in security systems, life safety systems, engineering design, CAD design, or a similar field.
• Relevant experience in the design and documentation of security and/or life safety systems will be an added advantage.