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Project Engineer – Fire Suppression
Location: Northwest / Field based role
Join a team that protects what matters most, partnering with Project Engineers across the UK.
Tyco Fire & Integrated Solutions, part of Johnson Controls, is continuing to grow rapidly — and we’re looking for a skilled Project Engineer to strengthen our high‑performing Fire Suppression team. If you’re driven, organised, and ready to lead installation excellence across the region, this is an opportunity to build a career with real impact.
What We Can Offer
- Competitive salary, company car and bonus
- Hybrid working – site / office / WFH
- 25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays and sick pay
- Comprehensive benefits package including 7% matched pension, life assurance, employee assistance program, employee referral scheme, employee discounts including high street brands, cycle to work scheme, and discount on Johnson Controls security products
- Extensive product and on-the-job/cross-training opportunities with outstanding resources available
- Encouraging and collaborative team environment
- Career development through various career ladders including Customer Service
What You’ll Do
As a Project Engineer, you’ll provide first‑line leadership to a team of subcontractors, ensuring high‑quality delivery across fire suppression installation projects. Reporting to the Head of Regional Install UK / Contracts Manager UK, you’ll help drive performance, support strategic growth, and maintain strong customer relationships.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading installation delivery, quality, and Health & Safety standards
- Managing your own financial work bank and supporting cost optimisation
- Coordinating subcontractors on site
- Monitoring defects, scope deviations, and documentation accuracy
- Planning manpower and equipment to meet project timelines and budgets
- Conducting regular safety and quality audits
- Supporting team development through performance assessments and annual appraisals
- Managing workload to maximise productivity and forecast accuracy
- Preparing reports and programmes for senior management
- Liaising with Credit Control to minimise disputes and support timely invoicing
What We’re Looking For
You’ll be a great fit if you bring:
- Experience working within an installation environment
- Proven experience supervising or managing engineering teams
- Strong organisational and communication skills
- Ability to build, motivate, and develop high‑performing teams
- A full UK driving licence
- Experience with Mechanical Fire Suppression systems
- Ideally 3+ years in the Fire/Sprinkler industry
- Good PC literacy, including Microsoft Office
- Knowledge of LPCB BS12845 and/or NFPA standards (preferred)
Who We Are
At Johnson Controls, we’re shaping a safer, smarter, more sustainable world. Our global team delivers innovative, integrated solutions that make buildings more intelligent, cities more connected, and environments more efficient. We’re driven by bold ideas, collaboration, and a commitment to improving how people live, work, and thrive.
Ready to take the next step?
Join a team dedicated to protecting what matters most and help deliver the future of fire suppression. Your tomorrow starts here.
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