Fire Suppression Pre-Sales Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual performance bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Career development opportunities

Ongoing technical training

Job summary

Johnson Controls in the United Kingdom is seeking a Fire Suppression Pre-Sales Engineer to design medium to high complexity fire suppression solutions that meet customer requirements and project objectives.

You will collaborate with sales teams, project managers and engineers, using AutoCAD and BIM to create layouts, calculations and technical documentation, while ensuring compliance with standards and delivering technically viable, commercially sound proposals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering or related field required.
• Minimum 6 years' experience in fire suppression or life safety system design.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and BIM design tools.

Responsibilities

• Design medium to high complexity fire suppression solutions for sales opportunities.
• Develop system layouts, specifications, calculations, and documentation.
• Review customer requirements and standards to create compliant solutions.
• Collaborate with sales, project managers, and engineers during meetings and bids.
• Produce engineering estimates and technical proposals to support delivery.
• Mentor junior engineers and conduct design reviews.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Troubleshooting

Communication

Stakeholder management

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

BIM

Job description

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.

Preferred:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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