Senior Design Engineer – Fire Suppression

Johnson Controls; Sunbury-on-Thames; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Fire Suppression design is seeking a Senior Design Engineer based in Sunbury-on-Thames. This role involves supporting regional projects, utilizing AutoCAD, and ensuring adherence to fire protection standards. Flexible hybrid working arrangements and opportunities for career development are offered.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Performance-based Bonuses

Flexible Hybrid Working

25 Days Annual Leave Plus Bank Holidays

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Comprehensive Benefits

Exclusive Discounts

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience with AutoCAD required.
• Knowledge of LPCB rules, NFPA, and FM Global standards.
• Strong ability to develop relationships with internal/external customers.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all Fire Suppression design elements for regional projects.
• Conduct site surveys and client design meetings.
• Collaborate with sales and contract managers on specifications.

Skills

AutoCAD

Fire Suppression Design

Customer Relationship Management

Job description

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Senior Design Engineer – Fire Suppression, Sunbury-on-Thames

Client: Johnson Controls

Location: Sunbury-on-Thames, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: d44877abf495

Job Views: 4

Posted: 29.06.2025

Expiry Date: 13.08.2025

Job Description:

What you will do

As a Design Engineer, you will be responsible for all Fire Suppression design elements in supporting the business on regional projects.

You will be part of the JCI Fire Suppression Design Team based in one of our offices, with the opportunity for hybrid remote working based on experience as agreed with your Design Manager.

Occasionally, travel to sites around the UK will be necessary to perform site surveys, complete progress reviews, mark up drawings, and attend client design meetings as required.

What we offer

• Competitive Salary: Reflecting your skills and experience.
• Bonus Plan: Performance-based bonuses.
• Flexible Hybrid Working: Arrangements to suit your lifestyle.
• Generous Leave: 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays and sick pay.
• Holiday Purchase Scheme: Buy up to 15 additional holidays, increasing your annual entitlement to up to 40 days.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Including pension plan (up to 7% employer contribution match), life assurance, employee assistance program, and referral scheme.
• Exclusive Discounts: With high street brands, cycle-to-work scheme, and discounts on Johnson Controls security products.
• Career Development: Extensive opportunities for growth and advancement.

How you will do it

• Understanding of the customers/contacts within the business.
• Liaising with sales & contract managers with onsite specifications, installation & bracketing, completing design risk assessments.
• Daily liaison with the client/customer, both internal and external.
• Working closely with your new business colleagues to ensure a smooth handover of projects from sales through design to completion with all design deliverables required.

What we look for

Required

• AutoCAD experience
• Fire Suppression Design knowledge utilizing LPCB rules, NFPA, and FM Global standards
• A basic understanding of LPC Rules incorporating BS EN 12845, NFPA, and FM Global standards for all hazard classifications
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with internal/external customers to drive customer satisfaction
• Design specifications / Presentational Packages
• Experience working with and producing contractual documentation