Sprinkler Design Engineer

TN United Kingdom; England; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the fire detection and life safety system sector is seeking a Sprinkler Design Engineer to join their UK-based team. The role involves designing and coordinating fire sprinkler systems for various buildings, ensuring compliance with industry standards and collaborating with clients and project teams. This position offers a competitive salary, car allowance, and the flexibility of hybrid or fully remote working arrangements.

Benefits

Car allowance

25 days holiday + banks

Company pension

Company benefits

Hybrid / fully remote working

Qualifications

• Significant experience in commercial fire sprinkler system design.
• Strong knowledge of fire protection standards such as BS EN.
• Comfortable working autonomously without daily support.

Responsibilities

• Deliver compliant, high-quality designs for commercial fire sprinkler systems.
• Create and manage design drawings, calculations, and technical documentation.
• Liaise effectively with clients, installation teams, and project managers.

Skills

Fire protection standards knowledge

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

LPCB FHC qualification

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

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About the Company:

We're partnered with a market leading client in the fire detection & life safety system sector, based in the UK. They manage the design, installation & maintenance of these products, and they can be found across a diverse array of industries - from data centres, to healthcare institutions, through to commercial & industrial buildings. The client prides themselves on their speed, efficiency, and quality approach to delivering projects.

About the Role: Sprinkler Design Engineer

Joining their UK-based team, you'll take on the role of a Sprinkler Design Engineer. Reporting to the Design Manager, you'll be responsible for designing and coordinating fire sprinkler systems for a variety of buildings and facilities.

Responsibilities:

1. Deliver compliant, high-quality designs for commercial fire sprinkler systems across a range of sites.
2. Create and manage design drawings, calculations, and technical documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
3. Act as the technical lead on design work, ensuring designs meet industry codes and internal QA standards.
4. Liaise effectively with clients, installation teams, and project managers to ensure smooth project execution.
5. Review and approve work from junior designers, offering feedback and mentorship where needed.
6. Support technical site queries and contribute to continuous improvement across design processes.
7. Ensure designs are practical, installable, and optimised for safety, compliance, and cost-efficiency.

Requirements:

1. Significant experience in commercial fire sprinkler system design.
2. Comfortable working autonomously without daily support or oversight.
3. Strong knowledge of fire protection standards such as BS EN and preferably LPC rules.
4. LPCB FHC qualification preferred (or working towards it).
5. Experience with AutoCAD or similar design tools; Revit experience welcome but not essential.
6. Clear communicator with confidence to engage clients and contractors on technical matters.
7. Strong attention to detail and capable of managing multiple projects concurrently.

Package:

• Salary: £40,000 - £57,000 per annum (DOE)
• Car allowance (ranging from £450-650 per month)
• 25 days holiday + banks
• Company pension
• Company benefits
• Hybrid / fully remote working (DOE)

Candidate location:

Can be based fully remote