Fire & Security Design Engineer

Johnson Controls, Inc.; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Bonus 10%

25 days annual leave

Pension 7%

Life assurance

EAP

Employee discounts

Cycle to Work

Training & career development

Culture of safety

Job summary

Johnson Controls, Inc. is recruiting a Fire & Security Design Engineer in the United Kingdom. The role is hybrid, with 2 office days per week, delivering technical design support across Fire and/or Security projects from delivery through to completion.

You will review design information, ensure compliance with BS5839-1 and other standards, and produce detailed drawings in AutoCAD and Revit. A minimum of 5 years post-design experience and strong stakeholder management are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in a Fire or Security post-design engineering role.
• Strong knowledge of Fire or Security systems and industry standards.
• Experience on projects valued at £500k+.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical design support across Fire and/or Security projects during the delivery phase.
• Review and develop design information to support successful project execution.
• Ensure designs and documentation comply with relevant standards and customer requirements.
• Coordinate and implement design changes throughout the project lifecycle.
• Produce and update technical drawings using AutoCAD and Revit.
• Support project handover with as-built drawings and documentation.

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

What You Will Do

As a Fire & Security Design Engineer, you will provide technical design support across Fire and/or Security projects during the delivery phase, ensuring solutions remain compliant, practical, and aligned to client requirements. Working in a hybrid environment (2 days per week in the office), you will collaborate with Project Managers, Engineers, Installers and customers to review designs, manage technical changes, resolve project queries, and support successful project delivery from post-design through to completion.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• 10% performance-based bonus plan
• Hybrid working with flexibility around office days
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Option to buy up to 10 additional days of annual leave
• Company pension with up to 7% employer contribution
• Life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee referral scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee discounts and discounts on Johnson Controls products
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Supportive, collaborative and safety-focused culture

How You Will Do It

• Provide technical support across Fire and/or Security projects during the delivery phase.
• Review and develop design information to support successful project execution.
• Ensure designs and technical documentation comply with relevant standards, specifications and customer requirements.
• Support compliance with BS5839-1 and other applicable industry standards.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Engineers, Installers, customers and other stakeholders to resolve technical queries.
• Review, coordinate and implement design changes throughout the project lifecycle.
• Produce and update technical drawings and documentation using AutoCAD and Revit.
• Support the production of as-built drawings and project handover documentation.
• Attend project meetings and site visits to support design delivery and resolve technical issues.
• Manage multiple projects and priorities while meeting agreed deadlines.
• Identify opportunities to improve design quality, efficiency and project delivery.
• Communicate technical information effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

What We Are Looking For

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a Fire and/or Security post-design engineering role.
• Strong technical knowledge of Fire or Security systems, with experience supporting projects through delivery.
• Knowledge of BS5839-1 and relevant industry standards or best practice.
• Experience working on projects valued at £500k+.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Experience working within fast-paced, collaborative project environments.
• Must have continuously resided in the UK for the previous 5 years to meet security vetting requirements.