About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Plumbing & Firefighting Design to lead the design, planning, coordination, and execution support of plumbing and firefighting systems across residential, commercial, mixed-use, and hospitality projects. The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring efficient, code-compliant, sustainable, and cost-effective MEP designs while coordinating with consultants, architects, project teams, and statutory authorities.

Key Responsibilities

Design Management

- Lead the design and development of plumbing, water supply, drainage, sewage treatment, storm water, rainwater harvesting, and firefighting systems for real estate projects.
- Review and approve design drawings, calculations, specifications, and technical documents prepared by consultants.
- Ensure designs comply with applicable NBC, IS Codes, local authority regulations, and fire department requirements.
- Optimize designs for functionality, sustainability, cost efficiency, and ease of maintenance.
- Evaluate alternative materials, technologies, and engineering solutions to improve project outcomes.

Project Coordination
- Coordinate with architects, structural consultants, MEP consultants, project execution teams, and external stakeholders.
- Conduct design review meetings and resolve interdisciplinary design clashes.
- Provide technical support during project execution and address site-related design issues.
- Ensure timely delivery of design packages in line with project schedules.

Fire & Life Safety Compliance
- Review firefighting layouts, hydraulic calculations, pump room designs, sprinkler systems, hydrant systems, fire alarm integrations, and water storage requirements.




- Liaise with fire authorities and consultants for obtaining statutory approvals and NOCs.
- Ensure adherence to fire and life safety standards throughout project development.

Value Engineering & Cost Optimization
- Identify opportunities for value engineering without compromising quality and safety.
- Review BOQs, technical specifications, and material standards.
- Support procurement teams in vendor and material evaluations.

Quality & Process Management
- Establish design standards, SOPs, and best practices across projects.
- Ensure quality control and consistency in design deliverables.
- Participate in technical audits and design reviews.
- Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and sustainable engineering practices.

Team Leadership
- Lead and mentor design engineers and consultants.
- Allocate responsibilities, review deliverables, and ensure team productivity.
- Develop technical capabilities within the design team.

Desired Candidate Profile

- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering / Civil Engineering.
- Master's Degree or relevant certifications will be an added advantage.
- 5–15 years of experience in plumbing and firefighting design within the real estate, construction, or consulting industry.
- Proven experience handling large-scale residential, commercial, mixed-use, hospitality, or township projects.
- Solid knowledge of NBC, IS Codes, NFPA standards, fire safety regulations, and local statutory requirements.
- Experience in hydraulic calculations, firefighting system design, and utility planning.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit MEP, BIM platforms, and relevant design software.
- Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and project coordination skills.

Note - Work Location- Century Horizon, Jakkur, Bangalore

📌 Plumbing and Firefighting Design Engineer (Bengaluru)
🏢 Century Real Estate
📍 Bengaluru