Senior Design Engineer

Posted 13 Days Ago
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4 Locations
In-Office
Senior level
Other • Security
The Role
The Senior Design Engineer will design and deliver technical solutions for security systems, ensuring compliance and managing projects while mentoring junior engineers.
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Senior Design Engineer

What you will do
Join our Fire & Security team in a role focused on Security systems. You’ll design, price, and deliver technical solutions for CCTV, Access Control, Intruder Alarm, and integrated security systems across complex client sites. Your work ensures compliance with standards and project requirements while supporting strategic objectives. You’ll also liaise with clients, present solutions, manage projects, and mentor junior engineers.

How you will do it

  • Deliver technical Security solutions across multiple disciplines and sites, supporting Fire systems where needed.
  • Apply expertise and commercial awareness in planning and delivery.
  • Navigate ambiguity, meet deadlines, and manage change effectively.
  • Balance competing priorities across projects.
  • Embrace new technology and innovation.
  • Support and mentor junior team members.

What we offer

  • Competitive salary based on experience
  • Performance-based bonus plan
  • Hybrid working
  • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays & sick pay
  • Option to buy up to 10 extra holidays (35 total)
  • Pension plan with up to 7% employer match
  • Life assurance, EAP, and referral scheme
  • Exclusive discounts (cycle-to-work, 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).
  • 3+ years design experience (AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Office Suite; Revit preferred).
  • 5+ years in Security systems; Fire systems knowledge advantageous.
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
  • Experience in fast-paced, collaborative environments.

Beneficial:

  • FIA Advanced Fire Design Certification (support provided).
  • Site experience: surveying, installation oversight, client meetings.
  • Knowledge of MOJ, BS5839-1, BS7273, BS6266 standards.

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The Company
HQ: Chennai
100,000 Employees

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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