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Design Manager - Fire DetectionSnowdon Recruitment • Reading, Berkshire, UK
Design Manager - Fire Detection

Design Manager - Fire Detection

Snowdon Recruitment • Reading, Berkshire, UK
24 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Design Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Design Manager to join a leading engineering and life safety specialist delivering complex projects across critical infrastructure and data centre environments.

This is a key leadership role responsible for managing the design function from concept through to project completion, ensuring all technical solutions are delivered to the highest standards of quality, compliance, and efficiency. The successful candidate will lead a skilled design team while working closely with clients, project managers, suppliers, and operational teams to deliver innovative engineering solutions.

The Role

As Design Manager, you will take ownership of the technical design process across multiple projects, ensuring designs are compliant, commercially viable, and delivered on programme. You'll play a pivotal role in supporting project delivery while driving continuous improvement and maintaining technical excellence throughout the business.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the design team, ensuring high-quality technical output across all projects.
  • Oversee the production and review of engineering calculations, technical drawings, design documentation, method statements, HSE documentation, as-built drawings, and O&M manuals.
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