Senior Design Engineer

Johnson Controls; Norton-on-Derwent; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading building technology company in Norton-on-Derwent is seeking an experienced electronic systems designer focused on security. You will design cutting-edge systems, manage projects, and build client relations. Ideal candidates will have qualifications in Electronics engineering and experience with various security systems. The role offers a competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Performance-based bonus plan

Hybrid working

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension plan with employer match

Life assurance and employee assistance program

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Educational background in Electronics engineering or similar field.
• Comprehensive understanding of electronic building enterprise systems.
• Ability to interpret architectural and electrical diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop security systems including CCTV, ACS, IDS, and PIDS.
• Collaborate with project and sales teams for project management.
• Conduct site surveys for comprehensive security designs.

Skills

Electronics engineering

Security Systems installation

Digital literacy

Communication

Project management

Education

Education or certification in Electronics engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Visio

Job description

What you will do

As a pivotal member of our team, you will take the reins on designing cutting‑edge building electronic systems, with a particular focus on security system design including access control (ACS), video surveillance (CCTV), intruder detection systems (IDS) and perimeter intrusion detection systems (PIDS).

Your role is not just about compliance; it's about ensuring safety and efficiency in the environments we help create. Collaborating with sales teams, you will be responsible for the quality of pre‑sales designs, developing complex solutions, and troubleshooting to guarantee top‑notch operation.

How you will do it

• Design and Engineering : Developing security systems including CCTV, ACS, IDS, and PIDS for projects ranging from small scale to over $5 million.
• Collaboration with Project / Sales Teams : Working closely with project and sales teams post‑design to ensure smooth project management, sales, and engineering processes.
• Client and Supplier Communications : Building strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and subcontractors through effective communication.
• Documentation : Skilled in using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio for documentation purposes.
• Site Surveys : Conducting site surveys to gather all necessary information for developing comprehensive security designs.

What We Offer

Competitive salary based on experience

Performance‑based bonus plan

Hybrid working

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and sick pay

Option to buy up to 10 extra holidays (up to 35 total)

Pension plan with up to 7% employer match

Life assurance, employee assistance program, and referral scheme

Exclusive discounts, including cycle‑to‑work and Johnson Controls products

Excellent career development and progression opportunities

What we look for

Required

• Education or certification in Electronics engineering or similar.
• A background in Security Systems installation or commissioning, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of various electronic building enterprise systems (CCTV, ACS, IDS, and PIDS).
• Security Clearance up to SC
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and electrical diagrams.
• Proven drafting skills, and digital literacy; familiar with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Access, Word, Outlook, Adobe).
• Highly motivated, quick to learn.
• Driving license.

Preferred

• Experience in integrated security systems.