Fire Suppression Project Engineer — Lead Installations (Hybrid)

Alloy Enterprises; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Bonus

Hybrid working

Pension 7%

Life assurance

Employee discounts

Cycle to work

Training opportunities

Job summary

Johnson Controls is recruiting a Project Engineer – Fire Suppression to lead installation delivery across the UK region. You will supervise subcontractors, ensure quality and safety, and drive customer satisfaction while coordinating with regional managers.

The role requires hands-on leadership of field teams, strong organisational skills, and experience in fire suppression systems. A full UK driving licence and willingness to work across Northwest or Yorkshire are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in an installation environment is essential.
• Proven experience supervising or managing engineering teams.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence is required.
• Experience with Mechanical Fire Suppression systems is desirable.
• Knowledge of LPCB BS12845 and NFPA standards preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-line leadership to a team of subcontractors to ensure high-quality delivery of fire suppression installation projects.
• Report to regional managers and drive performance, growth, and customer relations.
• Lead installation delivery, quality and Health & Safety standards on site.
• Manage your financial work bank and support cost optimisation.
• Coordinate subcontractors on site and monitor defects and documentation accuracy.
• Plan manpower and equipment to meet timelines and budgets and conduct safety audits.

Skills

Installation experience

Engineering team leadership

Organisational skills

Driving licence

Fire suppression systems

Fire/Sprinkler industry

PC literacy

LPCB BS12845/NFPA

Job description

Johnson Controls is recruiting a Project Engineer – Fire Suppression to lead installation delivery across the UK region. You will supervise subcontractors, ensure quality and safety, and drive customer satisfaction while coordinating with regional managers.

The role requires hands-on leadership of field teams, strong organisational skills, and experience in fire suppression systems. A full UK driving licence and willingness to work across Northwest or Yorkshire are essential.