
Senior Design Engineer
Johnson Controls
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Manchester • United Kingdom
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About the role
- As a Senior Design Engineer, you will be responsible for all Fire Suppression design elements, supporting the business on large and complex projects.
- Understand customers and contacts within the business.
- Ensure design schedules are met for approval, fabrication, and construction.
- Liaise with Sales and Contract Managers regarding onsite specifications, installation, and bracketing.
- Complete Design Risk Assessments.
- Daily liaison with internal and external clients/customers.
- Work closely with new business colleagues to ensure smooth handover of projects from sales through design to completion with all required deliverables.
Requirements
- LPCB Basic qualification.
- Fire Suppression Design knowledge using LPCB rules, NFPA, and FM Global standards.
- AutoCAD experience.
- Basic understanding of LPC rules incorporating BS EN 12845, NFPA, and FM Global standards for all hazard classifications.
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external customers.
- Strong IT skills (Microsoft Office Suite).
- Design specifications / Presentational Packages.
- Experience producing and working with contractual documentation.
- Preferred: BIM experience.
Benefits
- Competitive salary plus Bonus Plan
- 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
- Role eligible for overtime
- Comprehensive benefits including pension, life assurance, employee assistance program, employee referral scheme, employee discounts, cycle-to-work scheme, and discounts on Johnson Controls security products.
- Extensive on-the-job training and career development opportunities.
- Encouraging and collaborative team environment.
- Dedication to safety through Zero Harm policy.
- Access to business resource groups and training on company values.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
Fire Suppression designDesign Risk AssessmentsAutoCADBIMLPCB rulesBS EN 12845NFPA standardsFM Global standardscontractual documentationdesign specifications
Soft Skills
relationship buildingcommunicationcollaborationorganizational skillscustomer service
Certifications
LPCB Basic qualification