Design Engineer

Johnson Controls; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

25 days annual leave + holidays

Pension with employer match

Life assurance

Employee assistance program

Exclusive discounts

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking a Fire and/or Security Design Engineer in the United Kingdom to design and price fire detection, life safety, and security systems in accordance with BS standards. You will work through tender to installation, using AutoCAD/Revit or similar tools and collaborating with on-site teams to ensure seamless handover.

The role requires strong technical and commercial awareness, ability to manage multiple sites, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Fire OR Security systems.
• Lived in the UK for the past 5 years (security clearance required).
• Experience in fast-paced, collaborative environments.
• Knowledge of MOJ, BS7273, BS6266 and other relevant standards.

Responsibilities

• Design and price fire detection, life safety, or security systems.
• Present technology solutions to customers.
• Manage technical design from tender through to installation.
• Coordinate with on-site team through system handover.

Skills

Fire/Security design

AutoCAD

Revit

Stakeholder management

Technical communication

Tools

Bluebeam

Office

Job description

Fire and/or Security Design Engineer

What You Will Do

Design and price fire detection, life safety, or security systems to meet standards such as BS5839-1, MOJ specifications, BS7273, and BS6266. Understanding networking principles is essential for interconnected systems. Designs may use AutoCAD/Revit and other software for complete systems or modifications to existing. You’ll manage technical aspects of design from tender through to installation demonstrating commercial awareness and presenting technology solutions to customers.

How You Will Do It

• Formulate and present technical Fire, Life Safety, or Security solutions across multiple sites.
• Showcase technical knowledge and commercial awareness during planning.
• Navigate ambiguity, meet deadlines, and manage change effectively.
• Prioritise competing tasks through strategic planning.
• Embrace new technology and innovation.
• Work with the on site team through to system hand over

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Performance-based bonus plan
• Hybrid working
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and sick pay
• Option to buy up to 10 extra holidays (up to 35 total)
• Pension plan with up to 7% employer match
• Life assurance, employee assistance program, and referral scheme
• Exclusive discounts, including cycle-to-work and Johnson Controls products
• Excellent career development and progression opportunities

What We Look For

Required

• Lived in the UK for the past 5 years (security clearance required)
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Fire OR Security systems
• Ability to manage stakeholders at all levels
• Experience in fast-paced, collaborative environments
• Excellent communication skills to convey technical info clearly

Beneficial

• Design experience (Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Revit, Manufacturer specific tools)
• FIA Advanced Fire Design Certification (support provided)
• Site experience with surveys and design meetings
• Knowledge of MOJ, BS7273, BS6266 and other relevant standards which apply to fire and security systems

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