Fire Suppression Design Engineer — Hybrid (Manchester)

jci; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Company pension

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work

Discounts on products

Training & development

Career progression

Supportive culture

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking a Fire Suppression Design Engineer to deliver innovative fire protection solutions across a diverse portfolio of customer projects in Manchester. You will design using AutoCAD, Revit and BIM tools, translate project specs into practical engineering solutions, and support delivery from concept through completion.

Based in Manchester with hybrid working options, you will collaborate with sales teams, project managers and customers to ensure designs meet regulatory

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.

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

Analytical thinking

Communication

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Johnson Controls is seeking a Fire Suppression Design Engineer to deliver innovative fire protection solutions across a diverse portfolio of customer projects in Manchester. You will design using AutoCAD, Revit and BIM tools, translate project specs into practical engineering solutions, and support delivery from concept through completion.

Based in Manchester with hybrid working options, you will collaborate with sales teams, project managers and customers to ensure designs meet regulatory