Overview
As a Lead Design Engineer, you will take technical ownership of Fire Suppression design activities across large, complex and multi-discipline projects. You will act as a subject‑matter expert, providing technical leadership, governance, and mentoring within the design team while supporting the business with high‑risk or specialist projects.
Responsibilities
- Lead and approve Fire Suppression designs to LPCB, NFPA, FM Global, and customer standards
- Ensure design programmes are achieved to meet approval, fabrication, and construction milestones
- Act as the primary technical point of contact for internal and external stakeholders
- Provide technical leadership and mentoring to Design Engineers and Senior Design Engineers
- Review and approve design risk assessments and technical submissions
- Liaise with Sales, Contract Managers, and site teams to resolve complex technical challenges
- Support project handovers from sales through design to completion, ensuring all deliverables are met
- Contribute to continuous improvement of design processes, standards, and best practice
What we offer / Benefits
- Competitive salary plus Bonus Plan
- 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
- Role eligible for overtime
- Comprehensive benefits including pension, life assurance, employee assistance program, employee referral scheme, employee discounts, cycle‑to‑work scheme, and discounts on Johnson Controls security products
- Extensive training and career development opportunities
- Supportive, collaborative, and safety‑driven team culture
- Commitment to Zero Harm and continuous improvement
- Access to business resource groups and values‑based training
What we are looking for
Required
- LPCB Basic qualification
- Strong Fire Suppression design expertise using LPCB rules, BS EN 12845, NFPA, and FM Global standards
- Advanced AutoCAD experience
- Proven experience delivering complex or high‑value projects
- Ability to provide technical leadership and make sound engineering decisions
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- High level of IT proficiency (Microsoft Office Suite)
- Experience producing design specifications, presentational packages, and contractual documentation
Preferred
- BIM experience
- Previous experience mentoring or supporting junior engineers
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