Design Engineer Fire Suppression

Job Description

Design Engineer Fire Suppression

Location: Sunbury-On-Thames (office-based for first 6 months)

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

What you will do

As a Design Engineer, youll be responsible for delivering high-quality fire suppression system designs across regional projects. You will join our Fire Suppression Design Team based in Sunbury-On-Thames.
To ensure full training, onboarding, and support, the role will be office-based for the first 6 months. After this period, hybrid working will be available subject to performance and agreement with your Design Manager.

You will also attend occasional UK site visits for surveys, progress reviews, drawing mark-ups, and client design meetings.

What we offer

Competitive salary and performance-based bonus
25 days annual leave + bank holidays, plus sick pay
Comprehensive benefits package (pension, life assurance, EAP, employee referral scheme, high-street discounts, cycle-to-work scheme, discounts on JCI security products)
Extensive product training and cross-training opportunities
Collaborative, supportive team environment
Clear career development pathways
Strong commitment to safety and Zero Harm culture
Access to employee resource groups
Training in company values
All equipment provided to perform your role effectively

How you will do it

Interpret and develop customer design requirements
Ensure design schedules support approval, fabrication, and construction deadlines
Work closely with sales and contract managers on specifications, installation requirements, and bracketing
Complete Design Risk Assessments
Maintain regular, clear communication with clients
Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth project handover from sales through to completion

What we look for

Required:

• Minimum 2 years experience with sprinkler/fire suppression systems
• AutoCAD
• Ability to interpret design drawings and specifications
• Strong communication and IT skills

Preferred:

Experience with 3D Revit

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