Senior Design Engineer

Johnson Controls; Manchester; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global security firm in Manchester is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to oversee Fire Suppression design elements for complex projects. The role requires expertise in LPCB standards and AutoCAD experience, along with the ability to build customer relationships. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered, including training and career development opportunities. This is a hybrid position, allowing flexible work arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus Bonus Plan

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Comprehensive benefits including pension and life assurance

Employee discounts and assistance program

Extensive on-the-job training and career development

Qualifications

• LPCB Basic qualification is required.
• Fire Suppression Design knowledge using LPCB rules, NFPA, and FM Global standards is crucial.
• AutoCAD experience is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for Fire Suppression design elements.
• Ensure design schedules are met for approval and construction.
• Liaise with Sales and Contract Managers on specifications.

Skills

Fire Suppression Design knowledge

AutoCAD experience

Strong IT skills

Relationship-building

Education

LPCB Basic qualification

Job description

What you will do

As a Senior Design Engineer, you will be responsible for all Fire Suppression design elements, supporting the business on large and complex projects.

This is a hybrid role, based in our Manchester office with the opportunity to work some of the days remotely as agreed with your Design Manager.

Occasional travel to UK sites may be required to perform site surveys, complete progress reviews, mark up drawings, and attend client design meetings.

What we offer

• Competitive salary plus Bonus Plan
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Role eligible for overtime
• Comprehensive benefits including pension, life assurance, employee assistance program, employee referral scheme, employee discounts, cycle-to-work scheme, and discounts on Johnson Controls security products.
• Extensive on-the-job training and career development opportunities.
• Encouraging and collaborative team environment.
• Dedication to safety through Zero Harm policy.
• Access to business resource groups and training on company values.

How you will do it

• Understand customers and contacts within the business
• Ensure design schedules are met for approval, fabrication, and construction.
• Liaise with Sales and Contract Managers regarding onsite specifications, installation, and bracketing
• Complete Design Risk Assessments
• Daily liaison with internal and external clients/customers
• Work closely with new business colleagues to ensure smooth handover of projects from sales through design to completion with all required deliverables

What we look for

Required

• LPCB Basic qualification.
• Fire Suppression Design knowledge using LPCB rules, NFPA, and FM Global standards.
• AutoCAD experience.
• Basic understanding of LPC rules incorporating BS EN 12845, NFPA, and FM Global standards for all hazard classifications.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external customers.
• Strong IT skills (Microsoft Office Suite).
• Design specifications / Presentational Packages.
• Experience producing and working with contractual documentation.

Preferred

• BIM experience.