Fire and/or Security Design Engineer
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
Required
- 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 (Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Revit, Manufacturer specific tools)
- FIA Advanced Fire Design Certification (support provided)
- Site experience with surveys and design meetings
- Knowledge of MOJ, BS7273, BS6266 and other relevant standards which apply to fire and security systems
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Skills Required
- Lived in the UK for the past five years
- Security clearance
- Minimum five years of experience in fire or security systems
- Ability to manage stakeholders at all levels
- Experience in fast-paced, collaborative environments
- Excellent communication skills for conveying technical information clearly
- Design experience using Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Revit, or manufacturer-specific tools
- FIA Advanced Fire Design Certification
- Site experience with surveys and design meetings
- Knowledge of MOJ, BS7273, BS6266, and other relevant fire and security standards
Johnson Controls Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Johnson Controls and has not been reviewed or approved by Johnson Controls.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as a meaningful part of the package through employer 401(k) matching, repeatedly framed as a strong pillar of the overall rewards mix. The matching contribution is described with specific match levels in multiple places, reinforcing perceived value for long-term saving.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is presented as comparatively robust, with multiple paid holiday categories, vacation time, and sick time described as generous or “amazing” in places. Paid time off breadth appears to be a consistent contributor to total rewards attractiveness beyond base pay.
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Flexible Benefits — Benefits are described as broad and customizable, spanning standard medical/dental/vision plus optional add-ons like pet insurance, identity protection, and legal support. Tuition reimbursement is repeatedly highlighted as a high-value option supporting professional development.
Johnson Controls Insights
What We Do
At Johnson Controls, we transform the environments where people live, work, learn and play. From optimizing building performance to improving safety and enhancing comfort, we drive the outcomes that matter most. Dedicated to protecting the environment, we deliver our promise in industries such as healthcare, education, data centers and manufacturing. With a global team of 100,000 experts in more than 150 countries and over 130 years of innovation, we are the power behind our customers’ mission. Our leading portfolio of building technology and solutions includes some of the most trusted names in the industry, such as Tyco®, York®, Metasys®, Ruskin®, Titus®, Frick®, Penn®, Sabroe®, Simplex®, Ansul® and Grinnell®.
