Design Manager (Commercial Fire Sprinklers) in Morriston

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