Fire Sprinkler Designer / Surveyor

Compliance Group; Shirley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

CT Fire Protection Ltd is seeking a Fire Sprinkler Designer / Surveyor to join its management team. The role involves designing compliant fire sprinkler systems, interacting with clients, and playing a key role in project delivery and strategic direction. Ideal candidates will possess a strong background in fire sprinkler design and excellent communication skills, alongside a genuine ambition to be part of the management team.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Extra day off for birthday

Opportunity to purchase additional holiday time

Car allowance

Progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience with fire sprinkler systems and compliance standards.
• Ability to adapt designs and solve real-world problems.
• Desire to take on management responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Design, price, and deliver compliant fire sprinkler systems.
• Attend client meetings and perform site surveys.
• Manage materials specifications and procurement activities.

Skills

Strong background designing fire sprinkler systems

Excellent communication

Stakeholder management

Practical problem solving

Education

Minimum basic LPCB qualification in fire sprinkler system design

Job description

Here at CT Fire Protection Ltd, we are currently seeking a Fire Sprinkler Designer / Surveyor to join our effective management team. This is an opportunity for a designer who not only wants to produce high-quality designs but also aspires to be actively involved in projects and play a hands-on role across the wider business. We need someone who wants more than just to be a designer behind a screen, they need to be a team player who is excited by a varied workload, enjoys client-facing responsibilities, and wants to be part of the management structure within the business.

We operate predominantly on small to medium-sized projects, extensions, and installations for existing customers (not large-scale new builds), meaning you will have meaningful interaction with clients, suppliers, and engineers from start to finish. This is an active role, combining office work, working from home, and regular site visits.

What we offer:

We offer an excellent salary depending on experience, plus a car allowance. In addition, you ll benefit from 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays, an extra day off for your birthday, and the ability to purchase additional holiday time.

You ll also have the chance to play a key role within our leadership team, working closely with the Business Managing Director and Contracts Manager to influence project delivery and contribute to the strategic direction of the company. As part of a wider, rapidly growing group, there s significant opportunity for progression - deliver in this role, and you ll naturally grow with the business.

Key areas of responsibility:

• Design, price, and deliver fully compliant fire sprinkler systems to BS 9251, BS EN 12845, and LPC standards, supporting projects from first enquiry through to sign-off
• Attend client meetings, perform detailed site surveys, liaise closely with suppliers and engineers, and create clear, accurate, and buildable design documentation packages
• Manage materials specifications, support procurement activities, oversee specialist suppliers, and ensure successful delivery and compliance throughout installation projects
• Handle design approvals, update project drawings when needed, and actively contribute to tender responses, value engineering, and client solutions

Experience required for the role:

• Strong background designing fire sprinkler systems using various software packages to achieve this, with in-depth knowledge of fire protection standards
• Minimum basic LPCB qualification (or equivalent) in fire sprinkler system design, demonstrating knowledge of industry standards and best practices
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, confidently interacting with clients, architects, engineers, suppliers, and third-party approval bodies
• Practical, hands-on approach to real-world problem solving, including adapting designs to overcome site challenges, design feedback, and unexpected project variations
• Genuine ambition to play a key role in a small management team, combining design responsibilities with wider business involvement and active project support

Do you see yourself reflected in the description above? If so, we encourage you to submit your application today. Uncertain whether your skills align perfectly? Don't hesitate to apply regardless; we value candidates with diverse skill sets and will carefully consider all applicants.

Introducing our organisation:

CT Fire Protection Ltd is proud to be part of Compliance Group, a leading organisation widely recognised for its commitment to providing unparalleled safety and regulatory compliance services. With specialised divisions focusing on electrical, fire, and water services, we excel as an integrated provider. Trusted as compliance partners, we collaborate with clients in sectors such as Education, Health, Care Homes, Public Sector, Local Authority, Industry, Pharmaceutical, Hospitality, Leisure, Food & Beverage, Retail, and Media, to ensure risk reduction, safety improvement, and regulatory compliance.