Presales Engineer

Johnson Controls; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee referral scheme

Employee discount platform

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounts on Johnson Controls products

Training & career development

Supportive culture

Job summary

Johnson Controls, Sensormatic Solutions, is seeking a Presales Engineer / Application Engineer to support the design, estimation and quotation of retail security solutions across CCTV, EAS and RFID. You will review requirements, interpret drawings, prepare accurate estimates and ensure proposals meet deadlines with high quality.

The role blends technical depth with commercial awareness in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3–8 years in estimation, engineering support, presales engineering or a similar technical role.
• Strong Excel skills for detailed costing.
• Ability to read, interpret and analyse PDF drawings, layouts and project documentation.
• Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Good communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Well-organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate project estimates using the Sales & Install (SAI) platform.
• Review PDF drawings, project documentation and store layouts to determine system requirements and scope.
• Develop and maintain detailed Excel-based estimation worksheets.
• Validate quantities, material requirements, labour assumptions and pricing accuracy.
• Support the preparation of technical proposals, quotations and customer submissions.
• Liaise with sales, engineering and project teams to clarify technical and commercial requirements.
• Ensure estimates align with customer specifications, internal standards and project objectives.
• Maintain organised project documentation and estimation records.
• Support continuous improvement of estimation processes and tools.
• Deliver high-quality estimates and presales support within agreed deadlines.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Cost estimation

Requirements analysis

PDF reading

Stakeholder management

Communication

Organisational skills

Adaptability

Project coordination

Tools

SAI (Sales & Install)

Bluebeam Revu

AutoCAD

Job description

What You Will Do

As a Presales Engineer / Application Engineer (Sensormatic Solutions), you will play a key role in supporting the design, estimation and quotation of retail security solutions across CCTV, Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) and RFID projects. Working closely with sales and project delivery teams, you will review customer requirements, interpret drawings and layouts, prepare accurate estimates, and ensure proposals are delivered to a high standard within agreed timescales. This role offers the opportunity to combine technical expertise with commercial awareness in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Life insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee referral scheme
• Employee discount platform
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Discounts on Johnson Controls products and services
• Training and career development opportunities
• Supportive, collaborative and safety-driven culture

How You Will Do It

• Prepare accurate project estimates using the Sales & Install (SAI) platform.
• Review PDF drawings, project documentation and store layouts to determine system requirements and scope.
• Develop and maintain detailed Excel-based estimation worksheets.
• Validate quantities, material requirements, labour assumptions and pricing accuracy.
• Support the preparation of technical proposals, quotations and customer submissions.
• Liaise with sales, engineering and project teams to clarify technical and commercial requirements.
• Ensure estimates align with customer specifications, internal standards and project objectives.
• Maintain organised project documentation and estimation records.
• Support continuous improvement of estimation processes and tools.
• Deliver high-quality estimates and presales support within agreed deadlines.

What We Are Looking For

Required

• 3 to 8 years' experience in estimation, engineering support, presales engineering or a similar technical role.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to create and manage detailed costing spreadsheets.
• Ability to read, interpret and analyse PDF drawings, layouts and project documentation.
• Strong analytical skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Well-organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proactive, customer-focused approach and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Beneficial

• Experience with Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) systems.
• Knowledge of Sensormatic Solutions products and technologies.
• Experience using Sales & Install (SAI) estimation software.
• Experience with Bluebeam Revu for drawing review and mark-ups.
• Familiarity with CCTV system design and estimation.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD (ACAD).
• Experience within retail security, low-voltage systems or electronic security industries.