Lead Design Engineer Job In Athlone

Lead Design Engineer in Fire Protection Systems: responsible for leading a team of Design Engineers, overseeing multiple design projects, and ensuring quality and efficiency.

Our Client is an internationally recognized leader in fire protection systems, committed to excellence in engineering, designing, manufacturing, installing, servicing, and commissioning fire protection systems to all standards.

The Design Lead will support the Design team in enhancing our Design activities, leading, managing, coaching, mentoring, training, and supporting a team of Design Engineers to maximise their full potential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, manage, and support a team of Design Engineers.
• Oversee multiple design projects, ensuring quality and efficiency.
• Resolve coordination and design roadblocks effectively.
• Manage drawing standards and specifications.
• Ensure compliance with LCBP standards and accreditation processes.
• Develop and update Design SOPs, manuals, and procedures.
• Track, monitor, and update the progress of all designs in project management systems.
• Implement standard design tools to enhance project execution efficiencies.
• Manage recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and development of team members.
• Promote and maintain a positive HSEQ culture and safe work environment.

Requirements:

• Degree in Mechanical and/or Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of Fire Sprinkler Design Experience.
• Experience using Revit, Auto CAD/Solid Works.
• Demonstrated skills in Project Management LPCB - Basic, Intermediate, and FHC Exams are desirable but not essential.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Flexible, adaptable, and can-do attitude to work.
• Proven record of building and sustaining effective and professional working relationships.
• Excellent time management, attention to detail, and reliability skills.