As a Presales Engineer / Application Engineer (Sensormatic Solutions), you will play a key role in supporting the design, estimation and quotation of retail security solutions across CCTV, Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) and RFID projects. Working closely with sales and project delivery teams, you will review customer requirements, interpret drawings and layouts, prepare accurate estimates, and ensure proposals are delivered to a high standard within agreed timescales. This role offers the opportunity to combine technical expertise with commercial awareness in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Pension scheme
- Life insurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee referral scheme
- Employee discount platform
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Discounts on Johnson Controls products and services
- Training and career development opportunities
- Supportive, collaborative and safety-driven culture
How You Will Do It
- Prepare accurate project estimates using the Sales & Install (SAI) platform.
- Review PDF drawings, project documentation and store layouts to determine system requirements and scope.
- Develop and maintain detailed Excel-based estimation worksheets.
- Validate quantities, material requirements, labour assumptions and pricing accuracy.
- Support the preparation of technical proposals, quotations and customer submissions.
- Liaise with sales, engineering and project teams to clarify technical and commercial requirements.
- Ensure estimates align with customer specifications, internal standards and project objectives.
- Maintain organised project documentation and estimation records.
- Support continuous improvement of estimation processes and tools.
- Deliver high-quality estimates and presales support within agreed deadlines.
What We Are Looking ForRequired
- 3 to 8 years' experience in estimation, engineering support, presales engineering or a similar technical role.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to create and manage detailed costing spreadsheets.
- Ability to read, interpret and analyse PDF drawings, layouts and project documentation.
- Strong analytical skills and excellent attention to detail.
- Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Well-organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Proactive, customer-focused approach and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Beneficial
- Experience with Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) systems.
- Knowledge of Sensormatic Solutions products and technologies.
- Experience using Sales & Install (SAI) estimation software.
- Experience with Bluebeam Revu for drawing review and mark-ups.
- Familiarity with CCTV system design and estimation.
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD (ACAD).
- Experience within retail security, low-voltage systems or electronic security industries.
Skills Required
- University degree and at least 1 year of relevant experience, or an associate/two-year degree and at least 6 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Strong technical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
- Ability to translate customer requirements into technical solutions.
- Experience collaborating across cross-functional teams.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard business systems.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Previous experience in presales, applications engineering, or solutions engineering.
- Experience supporting customer-facing technical sales activities.
- Knowledge of product design, product modifications, or engineering principles.
- Familiarity with CRM and proposal management tools.
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®.
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