Design Manager

Remote role (predominantly) - commutable distance from London. must be happy to travel to London for clients / sites and the Maidstone office when required

£50-60k DOE + car allowance + benefits

25 days + bank holidays

Are you an experienced Design Manager? Want to work in a field where your work is helping to save lives? An exciting opportunity to join a Leader within the Fire Protection industry with a growing company made up of 28 businesses.

The role of Design Manager is essential and key to our ongoing success as you will utilise your experience to develop innovative designs tailored to the customer specific needs, whilst managing and developing the design team.

The Fire Protection industry has grown year on year and as such offers stability and comfort in knowing that your work is helping to save lives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the design team to deliver high-quality fire suppression solutions.
• Collaborate with clients to understand their needs and develop customised design proposals.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and industry standards in all design projects.
• Oversee the production of detailed design drawings and specifications.
• Provide technical expertise and support to the design team throughout the project lifecycle.
• Conduct design reviews and quality assurance checks to maintain excellence in design output.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and developments to drive innovation in our design processes.

Key Requirements:

• Must be familiar with designing commercial and residential fire suppression installations to LPCB regulations
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
• Proven experience in design management, preferably in the fire safety industry.
• Strong knowledge of fire suppression systems and relevant regulations (e.g., BS EN 12845).
• Proficiency in CAD software and design tools.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.

Benefits:

• Competitive earnings in line with industry expectations
• Vivup access (Discounts on Gym membership, Shopping, Electrical goods, Holidays and much more)
• 25 days annual leave + statutory bank holidays
• Car or Car Allowance