Fire Suppression Engineer

Johnson Controls, Inc.; Sunbury-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Benefits package

Career development

Technical training

Collaborative environment

Complex projects

Leading technology

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking a Fire Suppression Pre-Sales Engineer in the United Kingdom. You will design medium to high complexity fire suppression systems, develop layouts and calculations using AutoCAD and BIM, and provide technical leadership across sales, proposals, and delivery teams.

You will review requirements, ensure compliance with standards, mentor junior engineers, and stay current with evolving fire protection technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in fire protection or related engineering.
• 6+ years of fire suppression or life-safety design experience.
• Experience designing medium to high complexity fire suppression systems.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, BIM, and other design tools.
• Knowledge of fire protection standards and regulations.
• Experience producing technical drawings and calculations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Design medium to high complexity fire suppression system solutions in support of sales opportunities.
• Develop system layouts, specifications, calculations, and technical documentation using AutoCAD, BIM, and other design tools.
• Review customer requirements, project specifications, and applicable industry standards to create compliant solutions.
• Collaborate with sales teams to provide technical support during customer meetings, presentations, and bid submissions.
• Produce accurate engineering estimates and technical proposals to support project delivery.
• Conduct design reviews and quality control checks to ensure engineering deliverables meet company standards.
• Liaise with customers, consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholders to optimise solution design and project outcomes.
• Support value engineering initiatives to improve system performance and cost efficiency.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to junior and intermediate engineers.
• Stay current with fire suppression technologies, regulations, and industry best practices.

Skills

Fire protection design

Life-safety systems

Project management

Stakeholder management

Analytical problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

BIM

Job description

Fire Suppression Pre-Sales Engineer

What You Will Do

As a Fire Suppression Pre-Sales Engineer, you will be responsible for designing medium to high complexity fire suppression system solutions that meet customer requirements and project objectives. Working closely with sales teams, customers, project managers, and engineering colleagues, you will provide technical expertise throughout the sales and proposal process. You will develop system designs using industry-standard design tools such as AutoCAD and Building Information Modelling (BIM) software, ensuring solutions are technically compliant, commercially viable, and aligned with customer specifications. In addition, you will provide technical leadership, support quality assurance activities, and mentor junior engineers to maintain high standards across the engineering team.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and annual performance bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Ongoing technical training and professional development
• Collaborative and supportive working environment
• Opportunity to work on complex and high-profile fire protection projects
• Access to industry-leading technologies and solutions

How You Will Do It

• Design medium to high complexity fire suppression system solutions in support of sales opportunities.
• Develop system layouts, specifications, calculations, and technical documentation using AutoCAD, BIM, and other engineering design tools.
• Review customer requirements, project specifications, and applicable industry standards to create compliant solutions.
• Collaborate with sales teams to provide technical support during customer meetings, presentations, and bid submissions.
• Produce accurate engineering estimates and technical proposals to support project delivery.
• Conduct design reviews and quality control checks to ensure engineering deliverables meet company standards.
• Liaise with customers, consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholders to optimise solution design and project outcomes.
• Support value engineering initiatives to improve system performance and cost efficiency.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to junior and intermediate engineers.
• Stay current with fire suppression technologies, regulations, and industry best practices.

What We Are Looking For

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 6 years' experience in fire suppression, life safety, or related systems design.
• Strong experience designing medium to high complexity fire suppression systems.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, BIM, and other engineering design applications.
• Strong understanding of fire suppression system standards, codes, and regulations.
• Experience producing technical drawings, calculations, and project documentation.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop other engineers.

Preferred:

• Experience supporting pre-sales, bid, or proposal activities.
• Knowledge of special hazard suppression systems and emerging fire protection technologies.
• Professional engineering registration or relevant industry certifications.
• Experience working within a global engineering or building technologies environment.

About Us

At Johnson Controls, we're shaping the future to create a world that is safe, comfortable, and sustainable. Our global team creates intelligent buildings, efficient energy solutions, integrated infrastructure, and next-generation fire and security systems. Through innovation and expertise, we help customers protect people, assets, and operations while delivering smarter, more connected environments. Joining our Fire Suppression team means becoming part of a global organisation committed to engineering excellence, continuous improvement, and customer success.

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