Design Lead - Fire Protection Systems

Design Lead – Fire Protection Systems Manchester (or willing to relocate to Ireland) Salary: Depending on experience Hours: 37 hours per week (Monday – Friday) About Us: We are a globally recognized leader in Fire Protection Systems, specializing in cutting-edge fire safety solutions. We design, engineer, manufacture, install, and service a wide range of fire protection systems to the highest international standards. With award-winning expertise across Fire Sprinkler Protection, Foam Enhanced Fire Protection, Gas Protection, Firewater Mist Protection, and Special Hazard Fire Protection, we are dedicated to providing exceptional safety and protection to industries worldwide. Role Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Design Lead to join our dynamic team. This leadership role will involve managing and mentoring a team of Design Engineers while enhancing our design processes. You will be responsible for overseeing multiple design projects, ensuring the development of efficient work practices, and supporting the team in meeting internal and external standards and audits. As the Design Lead, you will foster a culture of continuous improvement, coaching and developing your team to reach their full potential. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage a team of Design Engineers, overseeing multiple design projects and ensuring high-quality deliverables. Provide coaching, mentoring, and training to ensure team members reach their full potential. Resolve design and coordination challenges, ensuring projects are completed on time and within scope. Manage drawing standards, specifications, and project schedules, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and quality standards. Support the team in achieving and passing internal and external audits and inspections. Develop and maintain Design SOPs, manuals, and procedures in line with company policies and regulatory requirements. Coordinate recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and employee engagement for the Design team. Plan and deliver training, ensuring team members possess the necessary technical competencies and knowledge. Foster a positive and collaborative work environment, promoting high levels of team engagement and satisfaction. Ensure all documentation is accurate, timely, and compliant with standards. Promote a positive Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality (HSEQ) culture within the team and organization.Essential Criteria: Degree in Mechanical and/or Electrical Engineering or a related discipline. Minimum 5 years of experience in Fire Sprinkler Design. Proficient in Revit and other relevant design software. Strong project management skills with a proven ability to prioritize and manage complex workloads. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships across teams. Demonstrated ability to coach and mentor a team to achieve high performance. Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and a high level of reliability.Desirable Criteria: LPCB – Basic, Intermediate, and FHC Exams. Experience with AutoCAD and SolidWorks. Project Management qualification.What We Offer: A supportive and collaborative working environment. Opportunities for professional development and career progression. Competitive salary and benefits package. A chance to be part of an innovative and industry-leading team.If you’re a passionate and experienced Design Engineer with leadership capabilities, we would love to hear from you! Apply now to become part of a world-leading company that is at the forefront of fire protection innovation. We act as an Employment Agency/Business with regards to this vacancy. As an Equal Opportunities employer we welcome applications regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability or age. All applicants are considered on the basis of their merits and abilities for the job. By applying to a job advertised by us, or providing your contact information to show interest in a job advertised by us, you consent to the disclosure of your information to us in order to assist our legitimate business needs. This includes agreeing for us storing your information and allowing us to contact you in regard to suitable job opportunities. You are within your rights to ask us to remove your information at any time