Fire Suppression Engineer

jci; Sunbury-on-Thames; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary plus bonus plan

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Option to purchase up to 10 additional

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Employee referral scheme

Employee discounts and high street sav

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounts on Johnson Controls products

Extensive product training and cross-

Clear career development opportunities

Supportive, collaborative and safety‑m

Access to employee resource groups

All equipment provided to perform your

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking a Design Engineer to join our Fire Suppression Design Team in Sunbury. You will deliver high-quality fire suppression system designs across regional projects, with initial six months in the office and potential hybrid work thereafter.

This role requires 3–5 years designing sprinkler and/or fire suppression systems, proficiency in AutoCAD, and strong communication and organizational skills. Occasional UK site surveys and design reviews are part of the duties.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years' experience designing sprinkler and/or fire suppression systems
• Proficiency in AutoCAD
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications and design requirements
• Strong communication, organisational and IT skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively

Responsibilities

• Interpret and develop customer design requirements for fire suppression systems
• Produce accurate designs in line with project specifications, standards and customer requirements
• Ensure design schedules support approval, fabrication and construction deadlines
• Work closely with Sales and Contract Managers on specifications, installation requirements and bracketing solutions
• Complete Design Risk Assessments in accordance with company procedures
• Maintain clear and professional communication with customers and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth project handover from sales through to project completion
• Attend site visits, client meetings and design reviews when required

Skills

Fire suppression design

AutoCAD

Technical drawing interpretation

Communication skills

Organisational skills

IT skills

Project management

Tools

Revit 3D

Job description

What Will Do

As a Design Engineer within our Fire Suppression Design Team, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality fire suppression system designs across regional projects. The team is currently based in Sunbury and is expected to relocate to Weybridge next year.

To support your training, onboarding and development, this role will be office-based for the first six months. Following this period, hybrid working may be available, subject to performance and agreement with your Design Manager. You will also undertake occasional UK travel for site surveys, progress reviews, drawing mark-ups and client design meetings.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary plus bonus plan
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Option to purchase up to 10 additional holiday days per year
• Pension scheme
• Life insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Employee referral scheme
• Employee discounts and high street savings
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Discounts on Johnson Controls products
• Extensive product training and cross-training opportunities
• Clear career development opportunities
• Supportive, collaborative and safety-driven culture with a strong commitment to Zero Harm
• Access to employee resource groups
• All equipment provided to perform your role effectively

How You Will Do It

• Interpret and develop customer design requirements for fire suppression systems
• Produce accurate designs in line with project specifications, standards and customer requirements
• Ensure design schedules support approval, fabrication and construction deadlines
• Work closely with Sales and Contract Managers on specifications, installation requirements and bracketing solutions
• Complete Design Risk Assessments in accordance with company procedures
• Maintain clear and professional communication with customers and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth project handover from sales through to project completion
• Attend site visits, client meetings and design reviews when required

What We Are Looking For

Required

• Minimum of 3-5 years' experience designing sprinkler and/or fire suppression systems
• Proficiency in AutoCAD
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications and design requirements
• Strong communication, organisational and IT skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively

Beneficial

• Experience using Revit 3D
• Knowledge of fire suppression industry standards and regulations

About Us

Johnson Controls is a global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings. We help customers optimise building performance through innovative solutions in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency and decarbonisation.

For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it matters most. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organisation, we help customers achieve their goals, improve operational resilience and create more sustainable environments.

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