Design Manager-Fire Detection & Suppression

SLH Consult is partnering with a premier fire protection specialist to recruit a Design Manager. You will lead the engineering design phase for complex systems across major tech hubs in Watford and Slough. Our client prefers a permanent hire but will happily secure top talent on a temp-to-perm basis.

Key Responsibilities

• Design Leadership: Oversee the creation of fully compliant, end-to-end fire suppression (gas/water mist) and detection system designs.
• Technical Compliance: Ensure all drawings strictly adhere to British Standards (BS 5839, BS EN 12845), LPC rules, and NFPA guidelines.
• BIM Coordination: Manage the integration of fire system designs into 3D BIM models, resolving clashes with other MEP services.
• Client & Site Liaison: Translate complex technical client requirements into actionable engineering blueprints for site installation teams.
• Team Management: Lead, mentor, and review the output of an internal team of CAD/BIM design engineers.

What You’ll Need

• Fire Sector Expertise: Deep technical mastery of fire suppression (gas, water mist, sprinklers) and detection (VESDA, addressable systems) design.
• Data Centre Exposure: Proven experience designing systems for critical, high-density environments where business continuity is paramount.
• Software Proficiency: Mastery of AutoCAD, Revit, and BIM coordination tools.
• Qualifications: Relevant engineering degree, LPCB competency certification, or equivalent industry design credentials.
• Location: Based in or easily commutable to the South East, with flexibility to visit offices and sites in Slough and Watford.

What’s on Offer

• Highly competitive base salary or premium contract day rates.
• Package including car allowance, private healthcare, and hybrid working options.
• Opportunity to work on state-of-the-art, hyper-scale data centre developments.