Design Engineer

Johnson Controls, Inc.; Sunbury-on-Thames; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Design Engineer to focus on fire suppression designs for regional projects. You'll work closely with clients and internal teams, ensuring project success. The ideal candidate will have LPCB qualifications and AutoCAD experience. This position offers hybrid working arrangements and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus plan

25 days holiday + bank holidays and sick pay

Comprehensive benefits

Extensive product training opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Career development opportunities

Commitment to safety via Zero Harm policy

Qualifications

• Experience with design specifications and contractual documentation.
• Understanding of LPC Rules, BS EN 12845, NFPA, FM Global standards.

Responsibilities

• Understand customer requirements.
• Ensure design schedule meets approval and construction deadlines.
• Liaise with sales and contract managers on specifications.

Skills

Fire suppression design knowledge

AutoCAD experience

Strong IT skills

Ability to build strong relationships

Education

LPCB Basic qualification

Job description

Design Engineer – Fire Suppression

As a Design Engineer, you’ll be responsible for fire suppression design elements on regional projects within the JCI Fire Suppression Design Team based in Sunbury. Hybrid working is available, subject to experience and agreement with your Design Manager.

Occasional UK site visits will be required for surveys, progress reviews, drawing mark‑ups, and client design meetings.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and bonus plan
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays and sick pay
• Comprehensive benefits: pension, life assurance, EAP, referral scheme, discounts (high street brands, cycle‑to‑work, JCI security products)
• Extensive product and cross‑training opportunities
• Collaborative team environment
• Career development through multiple ladders
• Commitment to safety via Zero Harm policy
• Access to business resource groups
• Training on company values
• All equipment required to complete jobs

How You Will Do It

• Understand customer requirements
• Ensure design schedule meets approval, fabrication & construction deadlines
• Liaise with sales & contract managers on specifications, installation & bracketing
• Complete Design Risk Assessments
• Maintain daily client communication
• Work closely with colleagues for smooth project handover from sales to completion

Required

• LPCB Basic qualification
• AutoCAD experience
• Fire suppression design knowledge (LPCB rules, NFPA, FM Global standards)
• Understanding of LPC Rules, BS EN 12845, NFPA, FM Global standards
• Ability to build strong internal/external relationships
• Strong IT skills (Microsoft Office)
• Experience with design specifications & contractual documentation

Preferred

• BIM experience

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing