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