Design Engineer

Johnson Controls, Inc.; Sunbury-on-Thames; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in safety solutions is seeking a Fire Design professional to develop advanced Fire Detection and Life Safety Systems. The role requires strong technical skills, collaboration across building locations, and expertise in AutoCAD. We offer a competitive salary, career development, and a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus plan

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Comprehensive benefits package

Extensive training opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a Fire Design Role.
• Certificate in Advanced Fire Design required.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly.

Responsibilities

• Design and price Fire Detection and Life Safety Systems.
• Collaborate with stakeholders on tailored solutions.
• Manage multiple competing demands effectively.

Skills

Technical Design Knowledge

Commercial Awareness

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Education

FIA Advanced Fire Design Certification

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

What you will do

Design and price advanced Fire Detection and Life Safety Systems that meet key industry standards, including BS5839-1 and MOJ specifications. You'll work with integrated systems, applying your knowledge of networking principles and using AutoCAD to deliver smart, site-specific solutions. From technical design to tender delivery, you'll bring a commercial mindset and confidently present innovative ideas to clients.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and bonus plan

• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays and sick pay

• Comprehensive benefits package including pension, life assurance, employee assistance program, employee referral scheme, employee discounts including high street brands, cycle 2 work scheme and discount on Johnson Controls security products

• Extensive product and on the job/cross training opportunities with outstanding resources available

• Encouraging and collaborative team environment

• Career development through various career ladders

• Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy

How you will do it

• Develop and present Fire Detection and Life Safety solutions across multi-building locations, demonstrating strong technical design knowledge and commercial awareness.

• Review and interpret customer requirements to ensure tailored, effective solutions.

• Manage ambiguity and work to challenging deadlines with confidence and adaptability.

• Adopt new technologies and innovative approaches to enhance design outcomes.

• Communicate effectively across technical and non-technical audiences.

• Plan and prioritise effectively to manage multiple competing demands.

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to drive continuous improvement and best practices.

What we look for

Required

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a Fire Design Role with design responsibility

• FIA Advanced Fire Design Certification

• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word

• Ability to manage both internal and external stakeholders at all levels

• Experience working in fast-paced, collaborative environments

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences

Preferred

• Site experience including surveying and attending design/customer meetings

• Knowledge of electronic security systems such as CCTV and Access Control

• Experience with 3D drawing packages such as Navisworks or Revit

• Familiarity with MOJ requirements for custodial environments

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