Sprinkler Design Manager - Lead Tech & LPCB Readiness

Emtec Group; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary determined by experience

33 days holidays including public hols

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Contributory Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Development opportunities

Wellness support / EAP

Employee discounts platform

Job summary

Emtec Fire Systems, part of the Sauter Group, seeks a Sprinkler Design Manager to lead and develop the design function across UK offices. You’ll ensure compliant, practical sprinkler designs from tender to installation, driving technical direction and accreditation readiness.

You’ll mentor the design team, review drawings and calculations, and liaise with clients, consultants and internal teams to deliver high-quality solutions.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in sprinkler system design.
• Experience leading or managing a design team.
• Knowledge of BS EN 12845, NFPA, LPCB and FM Global.
• LPCB qualifications (Basic/Intermediate/FHC).
• Excellent technical judgement and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate with clients, consultants and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and mentor the sprinkler design team.
• Oversee the quality and delivery of designs across multiple projects.
• Review drawings, hydraulic calculations and submissions.
• Ensure designs comply with standards and client specs.
• Provide technical input during tender, pre-construction and delivery stages.
• Collaborate with clients and consultants on technical solutions.
• Support LPCB accreditation efforts and process improvements.

Skills

Sprinkler design

Team leadership

AutoCAD

Revit

Technical judgement

Client communication

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Emtec Fire Systems, part of the Sauter Group, seeks a Sprinkler Design Manager to lead and develop the design function across UK offices. You’ll ensure compliant, practical sprinkler designs from tender to installation, driving technical direction and accreditation readiness.

You’ll mentor the design team, review drawings and calculations, and liaise with clients, consultants and internal teams to deliver high-quality solutions.