Sprinkler Design Engineer – Hydraulics & Co-ordination Lead

JLL; Manchester; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Car allowance

25 days holiday + bank holidays + buy

Contributory pension

Life Assurance

Company Health Cash Plan

36.5 hours per week

Job summary

JLL in Manchester is seeking a skilled sprinkler design engineer to lead the design and programming of sprinkler systems across Main Contract projects in the North West region.

You will coordinate with client representatives, review specifications, and produce complete working drawings with hydraulic calculations, keeping projects aligned with construction timelines. Flexibility for travel and nights away may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience in a design engineering role within sprinkler industry (essential).
• Comprehensive knowledge of LPC BS EN 12845 (essential).
• AutoCAD proficiency (essential). Revit 3D experience (desirable).
• Knowledge of hydraulic calculation software (Canute desirable).
• Knowledge of Factory Mutual and NFPA standards (essential/desirable).

Responsibilities

• Design sprinkler systems and coordinate with clients and other trades.
• Contribute to design programme and monitor against construction programme.
• Issue completion documents and certifications.
• Produce fully designed drawings including site and architectural inputs.
• Attend site meetings to discuss design matters.
• Prepare working drawings with hydraulic calculations and material lists.
• Procure materials and manage procurement drawings and quantities.
• Provide support to Project/Design Manager as required.

Skills

Design engineering

Client coordination

Project management

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Education

HND/Degree in construction/engineering design

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Canute hydraulic calculation

LPCB intermediate qualification

LPCB full hydraulic calculation

Job description

JLL in Manchester is seeking a skilled sprinkler design engineer to lead the design and programming of sprinkler systems across Main Contract projects in the North West region.

You will coordinate with client representatives, review specifications, and produce complete working drawings with hydraulic calculations, keeping projects aligned with construction timelines. Flexibility for travel and nights away may be required.