Sales Proposals Engineer

Johnson Controls; Norwich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with car allowance

Paid holidays and sick pay

Pension and life assurance

Employee discounts

Strong training and development support

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking a Sales Proposals Engineer specializing in fire suppression solutions in Norwich, England. This role involves identifying fire suppression opportunities and managing proposals from initial engagement to submission. You will collaborate with internal teams, ensuring that project solutions are commercially sound.

Successful candidates will have proven experience in project-led environments, strong skills in cost estimation, and a solid understanding of fire suppression systems. Johnson Controls offers a competitive salary, commission, and robust professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a project-led or solutions-based environment.
• Strong preparation of cost estimates and detailed proposals.
• Confidence in technical presentations and solution selling.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities and define fire suppression solutions.
• Prepare cost estimates and produce tender and proposal documents.
• Manage project opportunities through the bid process.

Skills

Proven experience achieving targets

Strong experience preparing cost estimates

Good technical understanding of fire suppression systems

Confident communicating value

Experience within the fire suppression industry

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Sales Proposals Engineer – Fire Suppression

About Us

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.

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

Nu‑Form Fire UK 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 – The Nu‑Form Way – 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.

The role

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

If you’re looking for a role where you can work on meaningful projects, have real ownership, and be part of a specialist business with a strong reputation, we’d love to hear from you.