Job Title
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Fire Design Manager
Location
Working From Home with 1 day per week in the Reading office
Salary or Rate
£70,000 to £75,000 per annum plus bonus
Contract Type
Permanent
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Fire Design Manager to join a leading organisation within the fire protection sector, specialising in data centre fire protection projects. Due to continued growth and expansion, the business is seeking a talented Fire Design Manager to lead the design and technical delivery of engineering projects from concept through to completion.
This Fire Design Manager position offers an excellent work life balance with four days working from home and one day per week in the Reading office. The successful Fire Design Manager will play a pivotal role in ensuring all design outputs meet legislative requirements, client specifications, and internal quality standards while supporting operational excellence, safety, and innovation.
As a Fire Design Manager, you will oversee all aspects of design and technical documentation across multiple projects. Working closely with internal teams, clients, suppliers, and stakeholders, the Fire Design Manager will ensure designs are accurate, compliant, delivered on time, and aligned with business objectives. This is an excellent opportunity for a Fire Design Manager looking to further their career within a growing and highly respected organisation operating in critical infrastructure environments.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage all design related deliverables including calculations, drawings, method statements, HSE documentation, as built documentation, and O&M manuals
* Prepare detailed build budgets and technical designs prior to procurement and construction activities
* Lead and develop the design team, ensuring alignment with project objectives and client expectations
* Produce and review technical submissions and engineered fire protection system designs
* Ensure compliance with current legislation, industry standards, and client requirements
* Maintain accurate records of design decisions and technical documentation
* Provide technical support and guidance to site teams when required
* Support sales and estimating functions with technical expertise and design input
* Monitor supplier technical developments and assess their impact on projects and business operations
* Promote effective collaboration between departments to support successful project delivery
* Represent the business professionally in all client and stakeholder interactions
* Support site management teams and contribute to a positive working culture
* Keep up to date with industry developments, competitor activity, and emerging technologies
Skills and Experience Required
* Proven experience in a design management or senior design engineering position within construction, engineering, building services, or fire protection environments
* Strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to motivate and develop technical teams
* Extensive knowledge of fire detection and suppression systems
* Strong understanding of relevant industry standards including BS 5839 and BS 5306
* Experience designing and delivering projects within data centre environments
* Knowledge of critical infrastructure, redundancy requirements, and cooling systems
* Ability to produce and review detailed design drawings and engineering calculations
* Strong understanding of health, safety, and environmental regulations
* Experience xsngvjr preparing budgets and managing project costs
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
What is on Offer
* Competitive salary of £70,000 to £75,000 per annum
* Annual bonus scheme
* 10% company benefits scheme
* Health Cash Plan
* Company pension scheme
* Additional annual leave entitlement based on length of service
* Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
* Career progression within a growing business
* Supportive team environment with regular technical and operational support
* Access to industry recognised certifications and continuous compliance training
* Stable, long term employment with a reputable fire protection specialist
* Hybrid working arrangement with four days working from home each week
How to Apply
If you are an experienced Fire Design Manager seeking your next career opportunity and would like to join a growing organisation at the forefront of data centre fire protection, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Please apply with your CV as soon as possible to be considered for this Fire Design Manager position.
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