Project Engineer – Fire Suppression

Location: Northwest or Yorkshire – 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.

About Us

Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.

For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward.

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

Due to the nature of this position, we are only able to consider applicants who currently have the unrestricted legal right to live and work in the UK. We are unable to provide sponsorship or assist with visa applications for this role.

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)

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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