Senior Sprinkler Design Engineer – Bolton / Bury
- manchester, england, M1, United Kingdom
- Permanent·On-site
- Full time
Job Description
Competitive Salary – dependent on experience and qualifications
Permanent | Predominantly Office Based
Direct Appointment – No Recruitment Agencies
Following our recent Management Buyout (MBO) , UK Sprinklers Ltd is strengthening its team and looking for an experienced Senior Sprinkler Design Engineer to join our Bolton/Bury-based design team.
Our core business is Residential & Domestic sprinkler systems and Wet & Dry Riser installations , with some commercial work also undertaken.
This is a genuine senior role working directly with the business owners , combining hands‑on design, project coordination and technical leadership, with responsibility for supporting and developing our existing design team.
The Role
- Design and develop Residential & Domestic sprinkler and Wet & Dry Riser systems.
- Produce detailed AutoCAD and Revit 3D working drawings.
- Undertake hydraulic calculations and ensure designs meet relevant standards.
- Coordinate designs with clients, consultants, architects, builders and other trades.
- Oversee the design element of projects from inception through to completion, working closely with Project Managers.
- Review and provide technical support on designs produced by the wider team.
- Mentor and develop junior members of the design team.
- Attend site/design meetings where required and assist with resolving technical and programme issues.
- Help develop and improve our design processes and standards.
About You
We are looking for someone with:
- Significant experience within the fire sprinkler design industry .
- Strong knowledge of Residential & Domestic sprinkler design , including BS 9251 and BS EN 12845.
- Experience with Wet & Dry Riser design would be advantageous.
- Good working knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit and hydraulic calculation software .
- Experience of coordinating or overseeing projects.
- The ability to take ownership, provide technical leadership and work closely with Project Managers.
- Experience of mentoring or developing other designers .
LPCB qualifications would be advantageous , as would commercial sprinkler design experience.
The Opportunity
This is an opportunity to play an important role in the next stage of UK Sprinklers , working closely and directly with the business owners to help build and develop a strong, collaborative, predominantly office-based design team following the MBO.
We are looking for someone who wants to have a genuine influence on the business , rather than simply being another designer within a large organisation.
A good competitive salary will be offered, dependent on experience, qualifications and suitability for the role.
This is a direct appointment by UK Sprinklers Ltd. Please do not contact us via recruitment agencies.
- If you are an experienced sprinkler designer looking for a senior role where you can combine design with technical leadership, project oversight and team development , we would like to hear from you.


