Lead Design Engineer
Core
Lead technical ownership of Sprinkler and Special Risk fire suppression design activities for large, complex, multi-discipline projects.
Role type
Lead Design Engineer (Fire Suppression)
Builds
Coordinated, clash-free fire suppression designs and technical documentation
Domain
Fire safety engineering and building systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
LPCB Basic and FHC qualification, fire suppression design expertise (LPCB, BS EN 12845, NFPA, FM Global), complex project delivery, AutoCAD, 3D design software (Revit, Navisworks), technical leadership, design specifications, contractual documentation
Preferred skills
Special risk project design, BIM, mentoring junior engineers
Technologies
AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, Microsoft Office
Responsibilities
Lead, review and approve Sprinkler and Special Risk designs; Ensure design programmes meet approval, fabrication and construction milestones; Act as primary technical point of contact for internal and external stakeholders; Provide technical leadership, guidance and mentoring to Design 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; Contribute to continuous improvement of design standards, processes and best practice; Utilise 2D and 3D design tools to deliver coordinated, clash-free designs
Seniority
Lead, hands-on IC with mentoring responsibilities
