Design Engineer

ADT ADT Fire and Security PLC; Sunbury-on-Thames; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Competitive salary based on experience

Performance-based bonus plan

Pension plan

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Life assurance

Employee assistance program

Exclusive discounts

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, and security systems to standards such as BS5839-1 and BS6266. You will use AutoCAD/Revit and collaborate with on-site teams from tender to handover.

The role requires strong communication, stakeholder management, and the ability to manage multiple sites. Hybrid working and a competitive bonus plan are offered along with a broad benefits package.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of fire or security systems and applicable standards.
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Responsibilities

• Design and price fire detection, life safety, or security systems to meet standards.
• Manage technical design from tender through to installation with commercial awareness.
• Present technology solutions to customers and support on site handover.
• Coordinate with on-site teams to ensure smooth project delivery.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Team collaboration

Fire and/or Security systems knowledge

Education

FIA Advanced Fire Design Certification

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office Suite

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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