Fire Sprinkler Design Engineer

Progroup Recruitment Limited; Tyseley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected fire protection company in England seeks an experienced Fire Sprinkler Design Engineer. You will design and coordinate sprinkler systems, ensuring compliance with standards. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years in the fire suppression industry, strong skills in AutoCAD and hydraulic design, and will contribute to certifications and mentorship. If you are detail-oriented and passionate about fire safety engineering, we want to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in the fire suppression industry.
• LPCB Basic, Intermediate, or FHC certification preferred.
• Confident and clear communicator.

Responsibilities

• Design automatic sprinkler systems and perform hydraulic calculations.
• Coordinate layouts with building structures and project constraints.
• Attend design coordination meetings and conduct site surveys.

Skills

LPCB, NFPA, BSEN 9990, BSEN 9251, BSEN 12845

AutoCAD

Revit

Hydraulic design software

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Fire Sprinkler Design Engineer to join an established and respected fire protection company. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a technical environment, enjoys working autonomously, and takes pride in delivering precise, compliant, and well-coordinated sprinkler system designs.

As a Sprinkler Design Engineer, you will collaborate closely with the project team, ensure accurate and timely technical submissions, and provide support and mentorship to junior designers. You will play a key part in ensuring all sprinkler system designs meet current industry standards and project requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Design a variety of automatic sprinkler systems, including fire pumps, tanks, wet, dry, pre‑action, and deluge systems
• Perform hydraulic calculations using Canute and manual methods
• Coordinate sprinkler layouts with the building structure, MEP services, and project constraints
• Attend onsite and online client‑driven design coordination meetings
• Conduct site surveys to ensure designs align with actual conditions and existing services
• Prepare and submit 2D drawings for approval, construction, and as‑built phases
• Ensure all designs comply with company design standards and BIM requirements
• Provide daily support and mentorship to Trainee Designers
• Assist installation teams with design‑related queries and challenges
• Contribute to RFIs and help prepare relevant project documentation

Qualifications & Requirements

• Strong working knowledge of LPCB, NFPA, BSEN 9990, BSEN 9251, BSEN 12845
• Minimum 5 years' experience in the fire suppression industry
• LPCB Basic, Intermediate, or FHC certification (preferred)
• High proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and hydraulic design software (Canute/FHC)
• Confident and clear communicator, able to present technical information effectively
• Competent in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to manage workload independently with minimal supervision
• Full UK driving licence

If you're a driven and detail-oriented Design Engineer with a passion for precision and fire safety engineering, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion