Design Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

25 days annual leave

Pension plan with up to 7% employer;

Life assurance and employee assistance

Wellbeing discounts and cycle-to-work

Job summary

Johnson Controls in the United Kingdom is seeking a Fire and/or Security Design Engineer to design and price fire detection, life safety, or security systems that meet BS5839-1, MOJ specifications, BS7273, and BS6266. You will understand networking for interconnected systems and may use AutoCAD/Revit for complete systems or modifications, managing from tender through installation with commercial awareness.

You will formulate solutions across multiple sites, showcase technical and commercial

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Design and price fire detection, life safety, or security systems to meet BS5839-1, MOJ, BS7273, and BS6266 standards.
• Formulate and present technical Fire, Life Safety, or Security solutions across multiple sites.
• Navigate ambiguity, meet deadlines, and manage change effectively.
• Prioritise competing tasks through strategic planning.
• Work with the on-site team through to system handover.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Planning

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Bluebeam

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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