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Job description
Johnson Controls is hiring a Fire & Security Design Engineer — a full-time, based in Manchester, UK role. Apply directly on Johnson Controls's careers page below.
Fire & Security Design Engineer
Location: Manchester-Manchester-United Kingdom, Sunbury-on-Thames-Surrey-United Kingdom, Glasgow-Glasgow-United Kingdom, Birmingham-Midlands-United Kingdom
Time Type: Full time
Job Description
What You Will Do
What We Offer
- Competitive salary
- 10% performance-based bonus plan
- Hybrid working with flexibility around office days
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Option to buy up to 10 additional days of annual leave
- Company pension with up to 7% employer contribution
- Life assurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee referral scheme
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Employee discounts and discounts on Johnson Controls products
- Ongoing training and career development opportunities
- Supportive, collaborative and safety-focused culture
How You Will Do It
- Provide technical support across Fire and/or Security projects during the delivery phase.
- Review and develop design information to support successful project execution.
- Ensure designs and technical documentation comply with relevant standards, specifications and customer requirements.
- Support compliance with BS5839-1 and other applicable industry standards.
- Collaborate with Project Managers, Engineers, Installers, customers and other stakeholders to resolve technical queries.
- Review, coordinate and implement design changes throughout the project lifecycle.
- Produce and update technical drawings and documentation using AutoCAD and Revit.
- Support the production of as-built drawings and project handover documentation.
- Attend project meetings and site visits to support design delivery and resolve technical issues.
- Manage multiple projects and priorities while meeting agreed deadlines.
- Identify opportunities to improve design quality, efficiency and project delivery.
- Communicate technical information effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
What We Are Looking For
- Minimum 5 years' experience in a Fire and/or Security post-design engineering role.
- Strong technical knowledge of Fire or Security systems, with experience supporting projects through delivery.
- Knowledge of BS5839-1 and relevant industry standards or best practice.
- Experience working on projects valued at £500k+.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities.
- Experience working within fast-paced, collaborative project environments.
- Must have continuously resided in the UK for the previous 5 years to meet security vetting requirements.
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Frequently asked questions
What skills are required for Fire & Security Design Engineer at Johnson Controls?
The required skills for Fire & Security Design Engineer at Johnson Controls include: AutoCAD, Revit.
What is the seniority level for Fire & Security Design Engineer at Johnson Controls?
Fire & Security Design Engineer at Johnson Controls is a Senior level position.
How do I apply for Fire & Security Design Engineer at Johnson Controls?
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