Sprinkler Designer

Sprinkler Designer – London
Salary: £65,000 PA

CBW is currently recruiting on behalf of a rapidly growing fire safety company committed to making the UK safer, one home at a time.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-growth business delivering compliant, life-saving sprinkler solutions, with a competitive salary of £65,000 and clear career progression opportunities.

About the Role As a Sprinkler Designer, you will produce safe, compliant, and innovative fire protection designs.

You will create detailed designs that meet British Standards and client specifications, ensuring every installation is efficient, cost-effective, and reliable.

This role suits candidates with a sharp technical mind, strong AutoCAD skills, and hands-on knowledge of residential sprinkler systems.

Whether developing your career or already experienced, you will play a key role in protecting lives while growing within a high-performance, high-growth business.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce compliant sprinkler designs in line with BS 9251 (residential/domestic) and BS EN 12845 (commercial/industrial)
• Create accurate 2D AutoCAD drawings and detailed design packages for approval and installation
• Carry out hydraulic calculations using design software to ensure system performance and compliance
• Attend site surveys to assess layouts, water supplies, and technical challenges
• Advise on routes, coordination, and clash detection to ensure designs are buildable
• Liaise with clients, contractors, and internal teams to clarify design requirements and resolve queries
• Provide technical support to estimators and the pre-construction team
• Keep up to date with standards, regulations, and best practice
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to continuous improvement

• Proven experience in residential sprinkler design (commercial/industrial experience beneficial)
• Proficiency in AutoCAD (2D essential; Revit or other BIM tools desirable)
• Mechanical engineering qualification (HNC, HND, or degree) or equivalent experience preferred
• Strong understanding of BS 9251 and BS EN 12845
• Experience with hydraulic calculation software (e.g., Canute, Hyena, SpriCAD) desirable
• Logical, detail-driven, methodical approach – a “do it right first time” mindset
• Confident communicator with clear technical explanation skills
• Ambitious, proactive, and keen to grow within a fast-paced team

• Collaborative and supportive environment for career development
• Tools and opportunities to deliver work you can be proud of
• Work alongside industry experts sharing knowledge and experience
• Bespoke personal development plan for every employee
• Ongoing training, coaching, and mentoring
• Spacious, modern workspaces with state-of-the-art facilities

• Lunch, snacks, and refreshments provided, including fresh fruit and “Take Away Friday”
• Unlimited holiday provision
• Bonus scheme – earn up to 50% of annual salary
• Team socialising budget
• Private medical cover
• Family-friendly policies including enhanced Maternity and Paternity
• Cycle to work scheme
• Reward and Recognition scheme – including European mini-breaks
• Two company events per year
• Auto-enrolment pension scheme