Fire & Security Design Engineer
jci· ADT ADT Fire and Security PLC
About this role
What You Will Do
As a Fire & Security Design Engineer, you will provide technical design support across Fire and/or Security projects during the delivery phase, ensuring solutions remain compliant, practical, and aligned to client requirements. Working in a hybrid environment (2 days per week in the office), you will collaborate with Project Managers, Engineers, Installers and customers to review designs, manage technical changes, resolve project queries, and support successful project delivery from post-design through to completion.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary
- 10% performance-based bonus plan
- Hybrid working with flexibility around office days
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Option to buy up to 10 additional days of annual leave
- Company pension with up to 7% employer contribution
- Life assurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee referral scheme
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Employee discounts and discounts on Johnson Controls products
- Ongoing training and career development opportunities
- Supportive, collaborative and safety-focused culture
How You Will Do It
- Provide technical support across Fire and/or Security projects during the delivery phase.
- Review and develop design information to support successful project execution.
- Ensure designs and technical documentation comply with relevant standards, specifications and customer requirements.
- Support compliance with BS5839-1 and other applicable industry standards.
- Collaborate with Project Managers, Engineers, Installers, customers and other stakeholders to resolve technical queries.
- Review, coordinate and implement design changes throughout the project lifecycle.
- Produce and update technical drawings and documentation using AutoCAD and Revit.
- Support the production of as-built drawings and project handover documentation.
- Attend project meetings and site visits to support design delivery and resolve technical issues.
- Manage multiple projects and priorities while meeting agreed deadlines.
- Identify opportunities to improve design quality, efficiency and project delivery.
- Communicate technical information effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
What We Are Looking For
- Minimum 5 years' experience in a Fire and/or Security post-design engineering role.
- Strong technical knowledge of Fire or Security systems, with experience supporting projects through delivery.
- Knowledge of BS5839-1 and relevant industry standards or best practice.
- Experience working on projects valued at £500k+.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities.
- Experience working within fast-paced, collaborative project environments.
- Must have continuously resided in the UK for the previous 5 years to meet security vetting requirements.
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This Fire & Security Design Engineer role at jci is based in 4 Locations, Birmingham-Midlands-United Kingdom, Glasgow-Glasgow-United Kingdom, Manchester-Manchester-United Kingdom, Sunbury-on-Thames-Surrey-United Kingdom. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Fire & Security Design Engineer role at jci full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Fire & Security Design Engineer role in the ADT ADT Fire and Security PLC department at jci.
Which team or department does the Fire & Security Design Engineer at jci belong to?
This Fire & Security Design Engineer position is part of the ADT ADT Fire and Security PLC department at jci. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Fire & Security Design Engineer job at jci posted?
This Fire & Security Design Engineer position at jci was posted on Aug 10, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Fire & Security Design Engineer
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