Lead Fire Sprinkler Design Engineer - LPCB Basic

Alecto Recruitment Limited; Aylesbury; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Benefits

Job summary

Aylesbury-based Lead Fire Sprinkler Design Engineer role with LPCB qualification and hybrid working arrangements. £65,000–£70,000 basic, plus 25 days holiday and benefits, with a flexible mix of office, home and site visits.

The successful candidate will lead the design team, coordinate with senior stakeholders, and influence project delivery and future growth of the design function in a privately owned contractor.

Qualifications

• LPCB Basic Exam passed is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of sprinkler system designs across LPC Rules, NFPA, and FM standards.
• Own design responsibility throughout the full project lifecycle.
• Produce high-quality technical documentation, installation drawings and coordinated models.
• Carry out FHC calculations and ensure accuracy across all outputs.
• Undertake site surveys to support design development and feasibility.

Skills

LPCB Basic Exam

Job description

Lead Fire Sprinkler Design Engineer - LPCB Qualified

Salary/Package - £65,000 - £70,000 basic + 25 days holiday ( plus bank holidays ) + Benefits

Location - Aylesbury

Permanent Position ( Hybrid )

I'm working with a Level 3 LPCB-approved sprinkler contractor that is continuing to grow steadily through 2026/27. As a privately owned business, they've retained a strong, grounded culture while building a solid project pipeline, and they are now looking to bring in a Lead Sprinkler Design Engineer to strengthen their design capability.

This isn't just another delivery role. The successful hire will be a key part of the business, working closely with senior stakeholders and playing a central role in how projects are designed, coordinated, and delivered moving forward. There is a genuine opportunity here to shape the design function as it grows.

The position offers a flexible hybrid setup, typically one day in the office with the rest split between home working and site visits, giving you the autonomy to manage your workload effectively while staying connected to projects on the ground.

From a progression perspective, they are keen to fast-track the right individual into a design management position, leading a team of engineers as the department expands. If stepping into leadership is something you're aiming for, this is a clear and supported route rather than a vague future possibility.

Key Requirement

• LPCB Basic Exam PASSED (essential)

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading the preparation of sprinkler system designs across a broad range of applications, including large works, small works, LPC Rules, NFPA, and FM standards
• Taking ownership of design responsibility throughout the full project lifecycle
• Producing high-quality technical documentation, installation drawings, and coordinated models
• Carrying out FHC calculations and ensuring accuracy across all design outputs
• Undertaking site surveys to support design development and ensure practical feasibility
• Ensuring full compliance with relevant design standards, regulations, and project specifications

Overall, this role would suit someone who enjoys the technical side of design but is also looking to step into a position where their input has a visible impact on both projects and the wider business.

Having put 100's of sprinkler designers in to new positions over the last 10 years we understand the importance of keeping everything confidential and being totally transparent when it comes to who the company is.