Fire Suppression Estimator

jci; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension scheme with up to 7% matched

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Employee referral scheme

Employee discounts

Cycle to Work

Discounts on Johnson Controls products

Training opportunities

Career development & progression

Flexible & hybrid working

Safety-driven culture

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking a Fire Suppression Estimator to support UK projects from £200k to £30m in value. The role can be remote or hybrid, collaborating with Sales, Operations and customers to deliver compliant, cost-effective fire protection solutions.

You will develop outline designs in AutoCAD, perform hydraulic calculations, prepare detailed tenders and cost estimates, and help drive bid winning opportunities across data centre, industrial and commercial sectors.

Qualifications

• Experience within fire sprinkler, fire suppression, design or estimating environments.
• Strong AutoCAD knowledge and experience.
• Understanding of fire protection industry standards such as LPCB, NFPA, FM and BS EN 12845.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Sales and Operations teams to develop compliant and commercially competitive fire suppression solutions.
• Produce outline system designs using AutoCAD.
• Complete hydraulic calculations using FireCad (training provided).
• Prepare detailed tenders, quotations, specifications and cost estimates.
• Review customer requirements, drawings and technical documentation.
• Liaise with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders throughout the bid process.
• Apply industry standards including LPCB, NFPA, FM and BS EN 12845.
• Support the Sales team in securing new business opportunities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and estimating best practices.
• Provide support to the Lead Estimator and act as deputy when required.

Skills

Fire suppression

Estimating

Commercial awareness

Stakeholder management

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Fire Suppression Estimator

Location: UK Remote / Hybrid

What You Will Do

At Johnson Controls, we help customers protect people, property and critical infrastructure through industry-leading fire suppression solutions. We are seeking an experienced Fire Suppression Estimator to support projects across the UK, ranging from £200k to £30m in value.

Working remotely or in a hybrid capacity, you will collaborate with Sales, Operations and customers to develop compliant, cost-effective fire protection solutions. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-profile data centre, industrial and commercial projects while supporting business growth and project success.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme with up to 7% matched contributions
• Life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee referral scheme
• Employee discounts
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Discounts on Johnson Controls products
• Product, technical and cross-functional training opportunities
• Career development and progression pathways
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• Supportive, collaborative and safety-driven culture focused on our Zero Harm commitment

How You Will Do It

• Work closely with Sales and Operations teams to develop compliant and commercially competitive fire suppression solutions.
• Produce outline system designs using AutoCAD.
• Complete hydraulic calculations using FireCad (training provided where required).
• Prepare detailed tenders, quotations, specifications and cost estimates.
• Review customer requirements, drawings and technical documentation.
• Liaise with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders throughout the bid process.
• Apply relevant industry standards including LPCB, NFPA, FM and BS EN 12845.
• Support the Sales team in securing new business opportunities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and estimating best practices.
• Provide support to the Lead Estimator and act as deputy when required.

What We Are Looking For

Required

• Experience within fire sprinkler, fire suppression, design or estimating environments.
• Strong AutoCAD knowledge and experience.
• Understanding of fire protection industry standards such as LPCB, NFPA, FM and/or BS EN 12845.
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently whilst collaborating effectively within a team.

Beneficial

• Experience using FireCad or similar hydraulic calculation software.
• Previous experience estimating large-scale data centre, industrial or commercial projects.
• Knowledge of fixed fire suppression systems and associated technologies.
• Experience supporting projects valued from £200k to £30m.

About Johnson Controls

For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered innovative building technologies and solutions that improve energy efficiency, safety and sustainability. We help customers reduce carbon emissions, optimise performance and protect critical environments across industries including data centres, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing and higher education. Through advanced technology, lifecycle services and a world-class field organisation, we help create smarter, healthier and more resilient buildings.