Senior Design Engineer

Johnson Controls, Inc.; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial machinery manufacturer in Manchester is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to oversee Fire Suppression designs for complex projects. This role offers a hybrid work environment and a range of benefits including a competitive salary, bonus eligibility, and extensive professional development opportunities. Ideal candidates have LPCB qualifications and knowledge of relevant fire safety standards.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus Bonus Plan

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Comprehensive benefits including pension and life assurance

Extensive on-the-job training and career development opportunities

Access to business resource groups

Qualifications

• LPCB Basic qualification required.
• Understanding of Fire Suppression Design standards.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for Fire Suppression design elements on large projects.
• Liaise with internal and external clients to meet timelines.
• Complete Design Risk Assessments and ensure safety standards.

Skills

LPCB Basic qualification

Fire Suppression Design knowledge using LPCB rules, NFPA, and FM Global standards

AutoCAD experience

Strong IT skills (Microsoft Office Suite)

Ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external customers

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

Required

What we look for

• 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

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

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