At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage sprinkler projects from design to completion, ensuring safety and budget compliance.
- Company: Join a well-established LPCB-approved sprinkler contractor known for high-quality fire protection solutions.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and hybrid working arrangements.
- Other info: Opportunity for genuine progression into senior leadership roles.
- Why this job: Play a key role in shaping project delivery processes in a growing business.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in sprinkler design or project management with knowledge of LPC Rules and relevant standards.
The predicted salary is between 65000 - 70000 £ per year.
Are you an experienced Sprinkler Design Engineer looking to take the next step in your career? Or perhaps you’re already managing sprinkler projects and want to join a growing business where your experience will genuinely influence the direction of the department?
We’re recruiting on behalf of a well-established LPCB-approved sprinkler contractor with an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality fire protection solutions across the commercial, industrial and residential sectors. Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of secured work, they are looking to appoint a Lead Sprinkler Design Engineer / Project Manager to take ownership of projects from initial design through to successful installation and handover.
The Opportunity- Manage sprinkler projects from design through to completion
- Work closely with clients, consultants, subcontractors and installation teams
- Produce and review technical drawings and hydraulic calculations
- Attend site surveys, project meetings and client reviews
- Ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme and within budget
- Provide technical support and guidance to internal teams
- Help shape and improve project delivery processes as the business continues to grow
- Proven experience within the sprinkler/fire protection industry
- Background in sprinkler design, project engineering, contracts management or project management
- Knowledge of LPC Rules, BS9251, BS EN 12845, NFPA or FM Global standards
- Experience producing or reviewing hydraulic calculations and technical drawings
- Strong communication and client-facing skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- LPCB qualifications
- AutoCAD experience
- FHC, FireCAD, HydraCAD or similar hydraulic calculation software
- Join a respected and growing fire protection specialist
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
- Genuine progression into senior leadership
- Diverse and technically challenging projects
- Long-term career stability
- Supportive and experienced team environment
- Opportunity to play a key role in the future growth of the business
Whether you’re currently a Senior Sprinkler Design Engineer, Project Engineer, Contracts Manager or Sprinkler Project Manager, we’d be interested in hearing from you. For a confidential discussion, apply today.
Lead Sprinkler Design Engineer/ Project Manager employer: Build Recruitment Limited
This respected fire protection specialist is based in Manchester and offers hybrid working. The team is supportive and experienced, providing a stable environment for career growth.
