Sprinkler Design Manager

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Sprinkler Design Manager to lead the design and implementation of sprinkler systems across various sectors. This role involves coordinating with clients and service contracts, ensuring compliance with design codes, and managing a small design team. The ideal candidate will possess comprehensive experience in design engineering within the sprinkler industry, alongside strong leadership and communication skills. Join a company that values teamwork and innovation, where your expertise will contribute to delivering complex fire protection solutions that safeguard what matters most to clients.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Option to buy 5 days and sell 2 days

Contributory company pension scheme

Life Assurance

Private Medical Scheme

Qualifications

• Comprehensive experience in sprinkler design engineering is essential.
• Knowledge of LPC BS EN 12845 and Factory Mutual Standards is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and coordination of sprinkler systems for various projects.
• Prepare working drawings and manage a small design team.

Skills

Design Engineering

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Team Leadership

Education

HND or Degree in Construction/Engineering Design

Tools

Autocad

Full Hydraulic Calculation Software (Canute)

Revit

Job description

Working in a team within the H&K Manchester office, our Sprinkler Design Manager will be instrumental in the design and program of sprinkler systems working on various sectors on Main Contract projects.

What you will be doing

• Lead the development of the design of the sprinkler system through a process of co-ordination with client representatives and other service contracts through to a final scheme.
• Lead the design programme by monitoring same against the construction programme and specification requirements.
• Verify all submitted designs.
• Issue all completion documents and certification.
• Obtain all necessary information from all relevant parties for the preparation of fully designed working drawings including site, architects, consultants, builders and other trades.
• Attend site meetings independently, when necessary, where design matters are on the agenda.
• Preparation of complete working drawings in accordance with the appropriate design codes including establishing pipe sizes by hydraulic calculations.
• From design drawings, list off materials for various purposes including material procurement, estimating of variations, schedule of rates etc.
• Forward drawings / quantities of materials listed to suppliers / subcontractors for procurement purposes. Also, order materials and monitor and maintain levels of equipment.
• Other activities as instructed by the Project manager / Design Manager.
• Familiarise & comply with all company policies & procedures.
• Lead, motivate and manage a small Design Team providing mentoring and development opportunities.

What we will need from you

• Comprehensive experience in a design engineering role within the sprinkler industry (essential)
• Comprehensive knowledge and familiarity with LPC BS EN 12845 rule (essential)
• Experience and proficiency in using Autocad (essential). Revit experience (highly desirable).
• Experience and proficiency in Full Hydraulic Calculation software ideally Canute (desirable)
• Knowledge of Factory Mutual Standards (essential)
• Knowledge of NFPA standards (highly desirable)
• HND or Degree qualification in a construction/engineering design related topic (highly desirable)
• Experience of managing, developing, mentoring and leading a team.
• Successful, positive & professional communication with clients and colleagues at all levels along with professional promotion of the Company image through personal behaviours and conduct.
• Organisational skills, time management, and ability to prioritise effectively meeting changing priorities.
• Active problem solver with ability to utilise.
• Demonstrates a “can do” attitude applying own initiative, and working successfully under minimal supervision.
• Full driving license.
• Some flexibility will be required in terms of travel and working hours as there will be occasional nights away from home.

What you can expect in return

• Competitive & negotiable salary depending on relevant experience
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and option to buy 5 days and sell 2 days
• Contributory company pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical Scheme
• Hours 36.5 per week (Monday to Thursday 8.45 – 16.40, Friday 8.45 – 4pm)

How to apply

Please submit a tailored CV detailing your experience relevant to this role.

Additional Company information

At Hall & Kay, we deliver complex fire protection and security solutions to protect what matters most to our clients. As technical experts, our focus is on the lifetime value of a project. Meaning we can design, supply, install, test and maintain all types of sprinkler, gas suppression, fire detection, and integrated security systems. With 140+ year trading experience and a strong project delivery culture, we are proud to have built lasting relationships with some of the UK's most respected companies in all areas of industry and construction.

What sets us apart? Our culture. What we call ‘the Hall & Kay way'.…it's a people thing. Put simply, we know we can achieve more when we work as a team – with clients, with the communities we serve and in our own business. Our people create safety every single day, using their skills and experience to adapt to changing situations and rise to the challenges presented to them. It's our people that make us trusted to deliver.

Our Commitment

We promote equality and ensure we have an inclusive culture where we recognise and address unconscious bias or prejudice – whether involving race, sex, background, disability, sexuality or other factors. We create a supportive environment that drives innovation, creativity and results.