Fire Protection Install Engineer — UK Travel and Hands-On

Johnson Controls, Inc.; Manchester; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Annual leave 25 days + bank holidays

Sick pay

Overtime paid

Pension 7% matched

Life assurance

Employee benefits

Career progression

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking an experienced Sprinkler Installation Engineer to join our Fire Suppression Delivery team across the UK. You will focus on installation and commissioning of water-based, gas, foam, and hydrant systems on safety-critical projects.

This hands-on, site-based role suits a mechanically minded engineer who prioritises safety and high-quality work while tackling technical challenges. Expect varied sites and potential overnight stays across the UK.

Qualifications

• Proven experience installing and commissioning fire suppression systems.
• Strong mechanical background with pipework, valves and pumps.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and specifications.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• Commitment to health, safety and quality standards.
• Positive attitude and ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to work to project deadlines and manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Install, test, commission and hand over mechanical fire suppression systems (Wet, Dry, Pre-Action, Deluge, Hydrant).
• Conduct system flushing, pressure testing and functional testing per procedures.
• Diagnose and resolve installation, performance and commissioning issues on-site.
• Support pre-commissioning inspections, demonstrations and final client acceptance testing.
• Ensure installations meet drawings, specifications and industry standards.

Skills

Fire suppression systems

Mechanical background

Reading drawings

Full UK driving licence

Health & safety

Teamwork

Deadline management

Job description

Johnson Controls is seeking an experienced Sprinkler Installation Engineer to join our Fire Suppression Delivery team across the UK. You will focus on installation and commissioning of water-based, gas, foam, and hydrant systems on safety-critical projects.

This hands-on, site-based role suits a mechanically minded engineer who prioritises safety and high-quality work while tackling technical challenges. Expect varied sites and potential overnight stays across the UK.