Fire Suppression Engineer

About the role

Johnson Controls is hiring a Fire Suppression Engineer to join its Fire Suppression Design Team, which is currently based in Sunbury and is expected to move to Weybridge next year. The engineer delivers high-quality fire suppression system designs across regional projects. The role is office-based for the first six months, after which hybrid working may be available depending on performance and agreement with the Design Manager, and occasional UK travel is needed for site surveys, progress reviews, drawing mark-ups and client design meetings.

Key responsibilities

• Interpret and develop customer design requirements for fire suppression systems
• Produce accurate designs in line with project specifications, standards and customer requirements
• Ensure design schedules support approval, fabrication and construction deadlines
• Work with Sales and Contract Managers on specifications, installation requirements and bracketing solutions
• Complete Design Risk Assessments in line with company procedures
• Maintain clear communication with customers and stakeholders and collaborate with internal teams for smooth project handover
• Attend site visits, client meetings and design reviews when required

Required profile

• Minimum of 3-5 years' experience designing sprinkler and/or fire suppression systems
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications and design requirements
• Strong communication, organisational and IT skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Beneficial: knowledge of fire suppression industry standards and regulations

Required skills

• Proficiency in AutoCAD
• Beneficial: experience using Revit 3D

What we offer

• Competitive salary plus bonus plan
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy up to 10 extra days per year
• Pension scheme, life insurance and Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee referral scheme, discounts on Johnson Controls products and Cycle to Work scheme
• Product training, career development and access to employee resource groups
• All equipment provided