Design Engineer – Fire Suppression

Dormont Manufacturing Co; Sunbury-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + bonus

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension

Life assurance

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Referral scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Training and development

Zero Harm safety culture

Job summary

Dormont Manufacturing Co is seeking a Design Engineer – Fire Suppression in Sunbury-on-Thames. Initially office-based for 6 months, the role moves to hybrid working on performance.

You will design fire suppression systems, attend UK site visits for surveys and client meetings, and coordinate with sales and project teams to deliver safe, compliant designs. The position offers extensive product training, a clear career path, and a supportive team environment with a strong commitment to safety.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience with sprinkler/fire suppression systems.
• Ability to interpret design drawings and specifications.
• Strong communication and IT skills.
• Experience with 3D Revit (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Interpret and develop customer design requirements
• Ensure design schedules support approval, fabrication, and construction deadlines
• Work closely with sales and contract managers on specifications, installation requirements, and bracketing
• Complete Design Risk Assessments
• Maintain regular, clear communication with clients
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth project handover from sales through to completion

Skills

AutoCAD

Fire suppression

Design drawings

Communication skills

Tools

Revit

Job description

Design Engineer – Fire Suppression

Location: Sunbury-On-Thames (office-based for first 6 months)

What you will do

As a Design Engineer, you’ll be responsible for delivering high-quality fire suppression system designs across regional projects. You will join our Fire Suppression Design Team based in Sunbury-On-Thames. To ensure full training, onboarding, and support, the role will be office-based for the first 6 months. After this period, hybrid working will be available subject to performance and agreement with your Design Manager.

You will also attend occasional UK site visits for surveys, progress reviews, drawing mark-ups, and client design meetings.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, plus sick pay
• Comprehensive benefits package (pension, life assurance, EAP, employee referral scheme, high-street discounts, cycle-to-work scheme, discounts on JCI security products)
• Extensive product training and cross-training opportunities
• Collaborative, supportive team environment
• Clear career development pathways
• Strong commitment to safety and Zero Harm culture
• Access to employee resource groups
• Training in company values
• All equipment provided to perform your role effectively

How you will do it

• Interpret and develop customer design requirements
• Ensure design schedules support approval, fabrication, and construction deadlines
• Work closely with sales and contract managers on specifications, installation requirements, and bracketing
• Complete Design Risk Assessments
• Maintain regular, clear communication with clients
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth project handover from sales through to completion

What we look for

Required:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience with sprinkler/fire suppression systems
• AutoCAD
• Ability to interpret design drawings and specifications
• Strong communication and IT skills

Preferred:

• Experience with 3D Revit