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Design Engineer
Johnson Controls. Design and price fire detection, life safety, or security systems .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in designing and pricing fire detection, life safety, and security systems while ensuring compliance with relevant standards. Possesses strong communication skills to effectively present technical solutions and manage stakeholder relationships in fast-paced environments.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Fire Detection System DesignSecurity System DesignAutoCAD ProficiencyRevit ProficiencyFIA Advanced Fire Design Certification
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Hard Skills
Fire Safety StandardsSecurity StandardsTechnical Design ManagementNetworking PrinciplesMicrosoft Office SuiteBluebeamTechnical Solution PresentationStakeholder ManagementSite SurveysStrategic Planning
Soft Skills
Excellent CommunicationCommercial AwarenessAdaptabilityCollaborationTime Management
Tools & Technologies
AutoCADRevitBluebeamManufacturer-Specific Tools
Certifications & Qualifications
FIA Advanced Fire Design Certification
Industry Keywords
BS5839-1MOJ SpecificationsBS7273BS6266Fire SafetyLife SafetySecurity Systems
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Design and price fire detection, life safety, or security systems
- Ensure designs meet standards such as BS5839-1, MOJ specifications, BS7273, and BS6266
- Use AutoCAD, Revit, and other software for complete systems or modifications to existing systems
- Manage technical design aspects from tender through installation
- Demonstrate commercial awareness and present technology solutions to customers
- 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
- Work with the on-site team through system handover
Requirements
What you’ll need- 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
- Design experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Revit, and manufacturer-specific tools
- Site experience with surveys and design meetings
- Knowledge of MOJ, BS7273, BS6266, and other relevant standards applying to fire and security systems
- Understanding of networking principles for interconnected systems
- FIA Advanced Fire Design Certification is beneficial; support provided
Benefits
Comp & perks- 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
- Referral scheme
- Exclusive discounts, including cycle-to-work and Johnson Controls products
- Excellent career development and progression opportunities
- FIA Advanced Fire Design Certification support provided