Project Engineer

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

Project Engineer – Fire Suppression

Location: Northwest or Yorkshire - Field based role

Join a team that protects what matters most, partnering with Project Engineers across the UK.

Tyco Fire & Integrated Solutions, part of Johnson Controls, is continuing to grow rapidly — and we’re looking for a skilled Project Engineer to strengthen our high‑performing Fire Suppression team. If you’re driven, organised, and ready to lead installation excellence across the region, this is an opportunity to build a career with real impact.

What We Can Offer

• Competitive salary, company car and bonus
• Hybrid working – site / office / WFH
• 25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays and sick pay
• Comprehensive benefits package including 7% matched pension, life assurance, employee assistance program, employee referral scheme, employee discounts including high street brands, cycle to work scheme, and discount on Johnson Controls security products
• Extensive product and on‑the‑job/cross‑training opportunities with outstanding resources available
• Encouraging and collaborative team environment
• Career development through various career ladders including Customer Service

Due to the nature of this position, we are only able to consider applicants who currently have the unrestricted legal right to live and work in the UK. We are unable to provide sponsorship or assist with visa applications for this role.

What You’ll Do

As a Project Engineer, you’ll provide first‑line leadership to a team of subcontractors, ensuring high‑quality delivery across fire suppression installation projects. Reporting to the Head of Regional Install UK / Contracts Manager UK, you’ll help drive performance, support strategic growth, and maintain strong customer relationships.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading installation delivery, quality, and Health & Safety standards
• Managing your own financial work bank and supporting cost optimisation
• Coordinating subcontractors on site
• Monitoring defects, scope deviations, and documentation accuracyPlanning manpower and equipment to meet project timelines and budgets
• Conducting regular safety and quality audits
• Supporting team development through performance assessments and annual appraisals
• Managing workload to maximise productivity and forecast accuracy
• Preparing reports and programmes for senior management
• Liaising with Credit Control to minimise disputes and support timely invoicing

What We’re Looking For

You’ll be a great fit if you bring:

• Experience working within an installation environment
• Proven experience supervising or managing engineering teamsStrong organisational and communication skillsAbility to build, motivate, and develop high‑performing teamsA full UK driving licenceExperience with Mechanical Fire Suppression systemsIdeally 3+ years in the Fire/Sprinkler industryGood PC literacy, including Microsoft OfficeKnowledge of LPCB BS12845 and/or NFPA standards (preferred)

  Who We Are

  At Johnson Controls, we’re shaping a safer, smarter, more sustainable world. Our global team delivers innovative, integrated solutions that make buildings more intelligent, cities more connected, and environments more efficient. We’re driven by bold ideas, collaboration, and a commitment to improving how people live, work, and thrive.

  Ready to take the next step?

  Join a team dedicated to protecting what matters most and help deliver the future of fire suppression. Your tomorrow starts here.

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