Remote Fire Suppression Estimator (Data Centre Projects)

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

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.