Technical Services Manager - Fire Sprinklers - £80K Basic

Alecto Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent fire protection company in London is seeking a Technical Services Manager to lead a team specializing in sprinkler system designs. The role offers ownership of complex projects across the UK, with a focus on innovation and quality. Candidates should have extensive sprinkler design experience and a proven track record in leadership. Enjoy competitive compensation of £80,000 - £85,000, hybrid work flexibility, 25 days holiday, and full travel expenses covered.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Life insurance

Full travel expenses covered

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of extensive sprinkler design experience in commercial and residential systems.
• Proven leadership experience in managing technical/design teams.
• Deep knowledge of fire protection standards (e.g., BS EN, NFPA).

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of sprinkler system designers.
• Oversee quality and compliance of sprinkler designs.
• Provide expert guidance on complex design challenges.
• Manage workflow and resource allocation across projects.
• Act as the technical authority for sprinkler design.

Skills

Sprinkler design expertise

Leadership and mentoring

Problem-solving abilities

Decision-making skills

Job description

Technical Services Manager - Sprinkler Design

London

£80,000 - £85,000 + Benefits

Permanent Position

Step into a pivotal leadership role where your sprinkler design expertise will shape major fire protection projects across the UK. This is an opportunity to take full ownership of a high‑performing technical design team and drive innovation within one of the industry's most respected fire protection divisions.

You'll lead a multidisciplinary team delivering complex sprinkler system designs for high‑profile commercial and residential developments. With a supportive but hands‑off leadership structure above you, you'll have the autonomy to manage the team your way—while still having senior backing when needed.

Enjoy hybrid working with three days per week in the London office, plus 25 days holiday + bank holidays, life insurance and full travel expenses covered.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading, mentoring and developing a team of sprinkler system designers
• Overseeing the technical output, quality and compliance of all sprinkler designs
• Providing expert guidance on complex or specialist design challenges
• Managing workflow, processes and resource allocation across multiple projects
• Acting as the technical authority for sprinkler design within the London division
• Ensuring designs meet all relevant standards, regulations and client specifications

What You'll Need

• Extensive sprinkler design experience (minimum 10 years) across commercial and residential systems
• Proven leadership background managing technical/design teams
• Deep knowledge of relevant fire protection and sprinkler standards (e.g., BS EN, NFPA)
• Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making skills
• LPCB qualifications are advantageous but not essential

About the company

A privately owned sprinkler contractor with ambitions to double turnover in the next 3 years. With multiple UK offices and a strong focus on quality and innovation, this is a team that's already attracting top talent and pushing the industry forward.

If you are interested and would like to apply, then please forward your CV ASAP. Please do not worry if it isn't up to date, we can work that out later. You can also connect with me (Sean Byrne, Alecto Recruitment Ltd) on LinkedIn.