Project Design Engineer - Manchester
- Manchester
- Permanent
- Full-time
Location: Manchester (on-site with occasional travel)
Department: Projects & Engineering • Reports to: Engineering Manager
Package: Competitive salary + benefits • Permanent • No visa sponsorship availableAbout the business
I'm delighted to be supporting a long-standing, returning client - a UK designer-manufacturer of industrial firefighting equipment and integrated suppression systems used across oil & gas, chemical, marine and heavy manufacturing. They're known for robust engineering, uncompromising safety standards and a supportive culture where people stay and grow.The role
You'll manage the technical delivery of firefighting/suppression system projects from concept to handover, ensuring compliance with standards and customer specifications.What you'll doLead engineering design for water-based and foam deluge systems and packaged skids.Create 3D models of equipment and skid packages (Inventor or similar).Produce and maintain P&IDs, specifications, BoMs, manuals and procedures.Run risk assessments; ensure designs meet NFPA and UL/FM requirements.Plan and track timelines, budgets and deliverables with internal teams and suppliers.Support installation, commissioning, site visits and troubleshooting.Keep project records accurate for internal and regulatory review; drive continuous improvement.About youDegree in Mechanical, Electrical or Fire Protection Engineering (or related).3+ years in industrial equipment or fire protection/suppression engineering.Proficient in CAD (Inventor preferred; AutoCAD beneficial) and analysis tools.Clear communicator with solid project management skills; occasional travel as needed.Nice to haveHydraulic modelling (e.g. PipeFlow, SprinkCAD).Awareness of hazardous area classifications (ATEX/IECEx).Strong knowledge of NFPA standards and suppression technologies.Right to work: You must have full UK work rights - no sponsorship available.How to apply
Send your CV to Steph at White Label Recruitment stephanie@whitelabelrecruitment.co.uk or 07773110411. Shortlisting is active now.