Fire and/or Security Design Engineer

Johnson Controls, Inc.; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial solutions company in the UK is seeking a Fire and/or Security Design Engineer. You will design and price systems to meet established standards while effectively communicating with stakeholders. The role offers competitive salary, hybrid working, and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Performance-based bonus plan

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension plan with up to 7% employer match

Exclusive discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Fire OR Security systems.
• Lived in the UK for the past 5 years (security clearance required).
• Ability to manage stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Design and price fire detection and security systems to meet standards.
• Formulate and present technical solutions across multiple sites.
• Work with the on-site team through to system handover.

Skills

Technical knowledge in fire and security systems

Stakeholder management

Excellent communication skills

Ability to navigate ambiguity

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

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What You Will Do

Design and price fire detection, life safety, or security systems to meet standards such as BS5839-1, MOJ specifications, BS7273, and BS6266. Understanding networking principles is essential for interconnected systems. Designs may use AutoCAD/Revit and other software for complete systems or modifications to existing. You’ll manage technical aspects of design from tender through to installation demonstrating commercial awareness and presenting technology solutions to customers.

How You Will Do It

• Formulate and present technical Fire, Life Safety, or Security solutions across multiple sites.
• Showcase technical knowledge and commercial awareness during planning.
• Navigate ambiguity, meet deadlines, and manage change effectively.
• Prioritise competing tasks through strategic planning.
• Embrace new technology and innovation.
• Work with the on site team through to system hand over

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

• Lived in the UK for the past 5 years (security clearance required)
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Fire OR Security systems
• Ability to manage stakeholders at all levels
• Experience in fast-paced, collaborative environments
• Excellent communication skills to convey technical info clearly

Beneficial

• Design experience (AutoCAD, Revit)
• FIA Advanced Fire Design Certification (support provided)
• Site experience with surveys and design meetings
• Knowledge of MOJ, BS7273, BS6266

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

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