Lead Design Engineer

What you will do

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.

What we offer

• 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

How you will do it

• 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 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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