Fire Suppression Design Engineer

Johnson Controls; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Pension

Life assurance

Employee assistance

Referral program

Discount platform

Cycle to Work

Product discounts

Training & development

Supportive culture

High-profile projects

Job summary

Johnson Controls in Manchester is seeking a Fire Suppression Design Engineer to deliver innovative fire protection solutions across multiple projects. Hybrid working is available, with strong collaboration between sales, project managers and customers to meet regulatory and client requirements.

You will design using AutoCAD, Revit and BIM tools, producing drawings, calculations and documentation while ensuring compliance with fire protection standards and project specs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in fire suppression system design or a related engineering discipline.
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Experience producing engineering drawings, technical documentation and design calculations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.
• Experience designing sprinkler fire protection systems.
• Knowledge of NFPA, LPCB, FM Global or other relevant fire protection standards.
• Experience working within a customer-facing project environment.
• Knowledge of Revit and Building Information Modelling (BIM).
• Professional engineering membership or progress towards professional accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Design fire suppression systems using AutoCAD, Revit and BIM tools in line with project specifications and industry standards.
• Produce detailed engineering drawings, calculations, material schedules and technical documentation.
• Ensure all designs comply with relevant fire protection regulations, codes, standards and customer requirements.
• Review project specifications, contract documentation and site information to develop accurate and cost-effective solutions.
• Collaborate with sales teams to support project handovers and provide technical expertise throughout the project lifecycle.
• Engage directly with customers to understand operational requirements and deliver tailored design solutions.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered efficiently and to programme.
• Support design reviews and resolve technical queries during project execution.
• Maintain accurate engineering records and design documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve design quality, efficiency and engineering processes.

Skills

3+ years experience

Engineering drawings

Technical calculations

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Project management

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

BIM

Job description

What You Will Do

As a Fire Suppression Design Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering innovative fire protection solutions across a diverse portfolio of customer projects. Working closely with sales teams, project managers and customers, you will develop high-quality fire suppression system designs that meet technical, regulatory and client requirements. Using industry-leading design tools, including AutoCAD and BIM software, you will translate project specifications into practical engineering solutions while supporting successful project delivery from concept through to completion.

This role is based in Manchester, with the opportunity for hybrid working where appropriate. The working arrangement will be tailored to the successful candidate's experience and development needs, ensuring the right level of support, training and collaboration to help you succeed in the role.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase up to 10 additional days per year
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee referral scheme
• Employee discounts and benefits platform
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Discounts on Johnson Controls products and services
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Supportive, collaborative and safety-driven culture
• Opportunity to work on innovative and high-profile fire protection projects

How You Will Do It

• Design fire suppression systems using AutoCAD, Revit and BIM tools in line with project specifications and industry standards.
• Produce detailed engineering drawings, calculations, material schedules and technical documentation.
• Ensure all designs comply with relevant fire protection regulations, codes, standards and customer requirements.
• Review project specifications, contract documentation and site information to develop accurate and cost-effective solutions.
• Collaborate with sales teams to support project handovers and provide technical expertise throughout the project lifecycle.
• Engage directly with customers to understand operational requirements and deliver tailored design solutions.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered efficiently and to programme.
• Support design reviews and resolve technical queries during project execution.
• Maintain accurate engineering records and design documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve design quality, efficiency and engineering processes.

What We Are Looking For

Required

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in fire suppression system design or a related engineering discipline.
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Experience producing engineering drawings, technical documentation and design calculations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.

Beneficial

• Experience designing sprinkler fire protection systems.
• Working knowledge of NFPA, LPCB, FM Global or other relevant fire protection standards.
• Experience working within a customer-facing project environment.
• Knowledge of Revit and Building Information Modelling (BIM).
• Professional engineering membership or progress towards professional accreditation.

About Us

Johnson Controls is a global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings. For more than 140 years, we have helped customers improve safety, energy efficiency and operational performance through innovative building technologies, integrated solutions and industry-leading services. We support organisations across sectors including data centres, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing and education, helping create safer, smarter and more sustainable environments.