Design Engineer – Fire Suppression
Location: Birmingham (office-based for first 6 months)
As a Design Engineer, you’ll be responsible for delivering high‑quality fire suppression system designs across regional projects. You will join our Fire Suppression Design Team based in Birmingham
To ensure full training, onboarding, and support, the role will be office‑based for the first 6 months After this period, hybrid working will be available subject to performance and agreement with your Design Manager.
You will also attend occasional UK site visits for surveys, progress reviews, drawing mark-ups, and client design meetings.
• Competitive salary and performance‑based bonus
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, plus sick pay
• Comprehensive benefits package (pension, life assurance, EAP, employee referral scheme, high‑street discounts, cycle‑to‑work scheme, discounts on JCI security products)
• Extensive product training and cross‑training opportunities
• Collaborative, supportive team environment
• Clear career development pathways
• Strong commitment to safety and Zero Harm culture
• Access to employee resource groups
• Training in company values
• All equipment provided to perform your role effectively
• Interpret and develop customer design requirements
• Ensure design schedules support approval, fabrication, and construction deadlines
• Work closely with sales and contract managers on specifications, installation requirements, and bracketing
• Complete Design Risk Assessments
• Maintain regular, clear communication with clients
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth project handover from sales through to completion
Required:
Minimum 2 years’ experience with sprinkler/fire suppression systems
AutoCAD
Ability to interpret design drawings and specifications
Strong communication and IT skills
Preferred:
• Experience with 3D Revit
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