Design Manager

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:

• Leading the commercial sprinkler design function end-to-end

• Managing and mentoring a small in-house design team

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

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

• 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:

• A background in commercial fire sprinkler design

• Confident working to BS EN 12845

• Experience designing to FM standards

• Comfortable leading projects and supporting junior engineers/designers

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

Desirable:

• LPCB qualifications

• Experience in a Design Manager / Lead Design Engineer capacity

What s On Offer

• £60,000 £70,000 DOE

• Hybrid working (with Swansea base)

• Senior role with real autonomy and influence

• 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.