A great opportunity has arisen for a hands-on design manager in the fire suppression / protection industry to join a leading, expanding company with fantastic future plans.Key Responsibilities:Lead, manage, and personally contribute to the design of water mist fire suppression systems.Produce, review, and approve designs, technical drawings, hydraulic calculations, modelling, and supporting documentation.Ensure all design output complies with LPC, LPCB, BS:8489, and other relevant fire engineering standards.Provide expert input into complex or specialist projects.Oversee effective use of design software, modelling tools, and component selection.Manage, mentor, and develop an internal design team.Set and enforce design standards, best practices, and quality expectations.Conduct performance reviews and support ongoing professional development.Ensure all designs meet or exceed LPCB standards, including strict adherence to LPS 1283, LPS 1223, and related requirements.Maintain in-depth knowledge of regulations, standards, and industry developments.Liaise with clients, consultants, inspectors, and accreditation bodies as required.Conduct quality audits across technical documentation and installed systems.Work closely with project, installation, commissioning, and commercial teams.Provide technical input for tenders, bids, and project specifications.Attend client meetings, surveys, coordination workshops, and design reviews.Required Qualifications and Experience:LPC or LPCB-relevant