Sprinkler Design Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in fire detection and life safety systems is seeking a Sprinkler Design Engineer to join their dynamic UK-based team. This role offers the opportunity to design and coordinate fire sprinkler systems across diverse building types while ensuring compliance with industry standards. The company values quality, efficiency, and employee growth, providing a supportive environment for professional development. With a strong emphasis on innovation and collaboration, this position is ideal for those looking to make a significant impact in the safety sector while enjoying a hybrid or fully remote work arrangement.

Benefits

Car allowance

Company pension

Company benefits

Hybrid working options

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of fire protection standards such as BS EN.
• Experience with AutoCAD or similar design tools.

Responsibilities

• Deliver compliant, high-quality designs for fire sprinkler systems.
• Create and manage design drawings and technical documentation.

Skills

Fire protection standards knowledge

AutoCAD

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

LPCB FHC qualification

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

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· Join a quality-driven culture with lots of employee perks & benefits

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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 designing and coordinating fire sprinkler systems for a variety of buildings and facilities.

Responsibilities:

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

Requirements:

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

Package:

· Car allowance (ranging from £450-650 per month)

· Company pension

· Company benefits

· Hybrid / fully remote working (DOE)

Candidate location:
Can be based fully remote