Design Manager-Fire Detection & Suppression

Position: 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