Sales Proposals Engineer

Johnson Controls; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or car allowance

Commission on sales

Pension

Holiday and sick pay

Life assurance

Employee discounts

Training and development

Career progression

IT equipment provided

Job summary

Johnson Controls UK is seeking a Sales Proposals Engineer for fire suppression to lead opportunity identification, develop technically sound and commercially compelling bids, and drive tender submissions from early engagement through to award.

You will collaborate with internal teams, present value solutions to mid to senior stakeholders, and build a robust pipeline using Salesforce, leveraging your experience in project-led environments to win complex fire suppression projects.

Qualifications

• Must have proven experience in project-led or solutions-based environments.
• Strong experience preparing cost estimates, tenders and detailed proposals.
• Good technical understanding of fire suppression systems.
• Able to communicate value and present solutions clearly.
• Experience within the fire suppression industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities and define suitable fire suppression solutions for each project.
• Prepare cost estimates and produce tender and proposal documents.
• Manage opportunities through bid processes from enquiry to submission.
• Engage with customers at mid to senior level, delivering technical and commercial presentations.
• Build and manage a strong pipeline using Salesforce.
• Support growth through improved conversion and successful project wins.

Skills

Proven experience

Tender preparation

Fire suppression knowledge

Communication skills

Industry experience

Job description

Sales Proposals Engineer – Fire Suppression

Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission‑critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.

About Us

For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry‑leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real‑world results and help move society forward.

Overview

NX Fire is the UK’s leading specialist in fire suppression, delivering high‑quality fire sprinkler solutions across commercial and industrial sites. Known for our technical expertise and a different way of working – we continue to grow through complex, high‑value projects across the UK and Europe.

We’re now looking for a Sales Proposals Engineer to support continued growth within the fire suppression market.

What you will do

This is a project‑led, consultative role focused on identifying and developing fire suppression opportunities with both new and existing customers. You’ll take ownership of proposals from early engagement through to tender submission, working closely with internal teams to shape the right solution and put together strong, commercially sound bids.

What you’ll be involved in

• Identifying opportunities and defining the most suitable fire suppression solution for each project


• Preparing cost estimates and producing tender and proposal documents


• Managing project opportunities through the bid process, from initial enquiry to submission


• Working with customers at mid to senior level, including technical and commercial presentations


• Building and managing a strong pipeline using Salesforce


• Supporting growth through improved conversion and successful project wins

What we’re looking for

• Proven experience achieving targets in a project‑led or solutions‑based environment


• Strong experience preparing cost estimates, tenders and detailed proposals


• Good technical understanding of fire suppression systems


• Confident communicating value and presenting solutions clearly


• Experience within the fire suppression industry (preferred)

What we offer

• Competitive salary with company car or car allowance and commission


• Paid holidays and sick pay


• Pension, life assurance and employee assistance programme


• Employee discounts, including Johnson Controls products


• Strong training and development support


• Supportive, collaborative team environment


• Clear career progression opportunities


• Company vehicle and IT equipment provided