Job Description
A great opportunity has arisen for a hands-on design manager in the fire suppression / protection industry to join a leading, expanding company with fantastic future plans.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead, manage, and personally contribute to the design of water mist fire suppression systems.
* Produce, review, and approve designs, technical drawings, hydraulic calculations, modelling, and supporting documentation.
* Ensure all design output complies with LPC, LPCB, BS:8489, and other relevant fire engineering standards.
* Provide expert input into complex or specialist projects.
* Oversee effective use of design software, modelling tools, and component selection.
* Manage, mentor, and develop an internal design team.
* Set and enforce design standards, best practices, and quality expectations.
* Conduct performance reviews and support ongoing professional development.
* Ensure all designs meet or exceed LPCB standards, including strict adherence to LPS 1283, LPS 1223, and related requirements.
* Maintain in-depth knowledge of regulations, standards, and industry developments.
* Liaise with clients, consultants, inspectors, and accreditation bodies as required.
* Conduct quality audits across technical documentation and installed systems.
* Work closely with project, installation, commissioning, and commercial teams.
* Provide technical input for tenders, bids, and project specifications.
* Attend client meetings, surveys, coordination workshops, and design reviews.
Required Qualifications & Experience:
* LPC or LPCB-relevant fire suppression qualifications
* Experience working to LPS 1283, LPS 1223, or equivalent industry standards.
* 5+ years’ experience designing fire suppression systems
* Strong understanding of British Standards, building regulations, and fire engineering principles.
* Proficiency with CAD, hydraulic calculation platforms, and associated design tools.
* Demonstrated leadership and team management capabilities.
* Excellent communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
* Experience working within a third-party approved fire suppression organisation.
* Professional registration (IFE, EngTech, IEng, or similar) or working towards it.
* Strong commercial awareness and the ability to support tenders and pricing.
* A mindset focused on continuous improvement and raising technical standards.
Additional Details:
* Competitive salary (DOE)
* Company benefits package
* Training and professional development opportunities
* Career progression within a growing technical organisation