Senior Design Engineer

Johnson Controls; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Pension scheme

Career development and training

Collaborative environment

Wellbeing programmes

Innovative projects

Job summary

Johnson Controls in the United Kingdom is seeking a seasoned Project Development specialist to drive planning, budgeting and execution of complex bundled solutions. You will collaborate with engineering, finance and operations to assess opportunities and design cost-effective project strategies.

You will perform high‑level analyses, prepare reports and recommendations, and support cross‑functional teams to deliver value while ensuring compliance with company standards.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent
• 6+ years of experience in project development, engineering, business analysis, finance or related discipline
• Experience supporting projects through planning, analysis, and execution
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to interpret technical, operational, and financial information
• Experience preparing budgets, cost analyses and business recommendations
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Support project development activities across engineering, operational, and financial workstreams
• Conduct technical, process, and financial analyses to support project planning and execution
• Evaluate bundled sales opportunities and provide insights to improve overall project value
• Assist in assessing new project opportunities, including feasibility and design requirements
• Support budgeting activities by developing cost estimates and analysing project expenditure
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project objectives are achieved
• Prepare reports, presentations, and recommendations for project stakeholders
• Monitor project data and identify opportunities for process improvements; contribute to risk assessments and mitigation
• Ensure compliance with company standards, policies, and project requirements

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Excel and PowerPoint

Budgeting

Multi-priority management

Education

University degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Financial modelling

Job description

What You Will Do

As a member of our development team, you will support the successful delivery of projects through a combination of engineering, process, and financial analysis activities. Working closely with internal stakeholders, you will contribute to the assessment of new opportunities, evaluate design requirements, and help develop cost-effective project solutions. You will perform high-level analysis of bundled sales components, supporting decision-making throughout the project lifecycle. This role offers the opportunity to influence project planning, budgeting, and execution while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across the business.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package
• Company pension scheme
• Career development and training opportunities
• Collaborative and inclusive working environment
• Employee assistance and wellbeing programmes
• Opportunities to work on innovative and strategic projects

How You Will Do It

• Support project development activities across engineering, operational, and financial workstreams.
• Conduct technical, process, and financial analyses to support project planning and execution.
• Evaluate bundled sales opportunities and provide insights to improve overall project value.
• Assist in assessing new project opportunities, including feasibility and design requirements.
• Support budgeting activities by developing cost estimates and analysing project expenditure.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project objectives are achieved.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and recommendations for project stakeholders.
• Monitor project data and identify opportunities for process improvements.Contribute to risk assessments and support mitigation planning.
• Ensure compliance with company standards, policies, and project requirements.

What We Are Looking For

Required

• University degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Minimum of 6 years' experience in project development, engineering, business analysis, finance, or a related discipline.
• Experience supporting projects through planning, analysis, and execution phases.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret technical, operational, and financial information.
• Experience preparing budgets, cost analyses, and business recommendations.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred

• Experience working with complex or bundled solution sales.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies.
• Experience within a manufacturing, industrial, building technologies, or solutions-based environment.
• Familiarity with financial modelling and business case development.

About Us

At Johnson Controls, we transform the environments where people live, work, learn, and play. From optimizing building performance to improving safety, security, and sustainability, our global team is committed to creating smarter and healthier spaces. As part of our project development team, you will help deliver innovative solutions that drive value for our customers while supporting our mission to power the success of businesses and communities around the world.