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We are working with a well-established Fire Protection business in Swansea who are looking to hire a Design Manager / Senior Fire Sprinkler Design Engineer to lead their commercial sprinkler design function / team.

The Role

This is a senior position, ideal for someone who is time-served in sprinkler design and confident managing design delivery while supporting a small team.

You’ll be responsible for:

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Leading the commercial sprinkler design function end-to-end

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Managing and mentoring a small in-house design team

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Producing, checking and signing off designs in line with BS EN 12845 and FM standards

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Working closely with delivery teams to ensure designs are compliant, buildable and issued on time

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Supporting improvements in standards, processes and design consistency

What They’re Looking For

This is a senior commercial hire, ideally someone with 10+ years’ experience in fire sprinkler design.

Essential:

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A background in commercial fire sprinkler design

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Confident working to BS EN 12845

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Experience designing to FM standards

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Comfortable leading projects and supporting junior engineers/designers

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Happy working hybrid, but able to maintain a regular presence in Swansea (hands-on leadership is important)

Desirable:

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LPCB qualifications

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Experience in a Design Manager / Lead Design Engineer capacity

What’s On Offer

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£60,000 – £70,000 DOE

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Hybrid working (with Swansea base)

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Senior role with real autonomy and influence

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Long-term progression as the commercial side continues to grow

Interested?

If you’re a Senior Fire Sprinkler Design Engineer looking for the step up, or you’re already a Design Manager and want a role with ownership and stability, apply now for a confidential chat