Apprentice Project Engineer

Apprentice Project Engineer - Fire Suppression

📍 Manchester. You will be based from our Manchester office with regular customer site visits all over the UK. You need to be willing to travel and stay over in hotels when needed. Johnson Controls, Grimshaw Lane, Manchester, M40 2WL
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✅ Ready to sprinkle some magic on your future? 🔥🚿

Join Johnson Controls and dive into the world of fire suppression engineering! We’re talking sprinklers, pipework, valve sets, pump houses, gas suppression and fire alarms. All the cool stuff that keeps people safe when a fire starts.

• Learn all about how to project manage and commission complex Fire Suppression projects.
• Engage with detailed project specifications and design data, collaborating with clients, end-users, sub-contractors on technical matters.
• Learn all about fire suppression codes and standards, such as National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and British Standards (BS).
• Get involved with Engineering Design studies and conduct onsite surveys to determine work scopes.
• Ensure design work aligns with project milestones and learn about the commercial aspects of projects, protecting margins and minimising costs.
• Learn from pros and become a qualified project engineer.
• Visit a wide variety of customer’s sites and businesses — no two days are the same! You must be a confident driver.

Johnson Controls is a global leader in technology and industry, serving customers in over 150 countries. We create intelligent buildings, energy‑efficient solutions, and integrated infrastructure that drive progress. As an apprentice, you'll be part of our mission to shape a better tomorrow making buildings safer, smarter and more sustainable.

🎓 Train’d Up

• Project Controls Technician level 3
• Mix of college learning and hands‑on mentoring. College will be day release remote.

• GCSEs in English & Maths – Grade 5 (C) or above
• Full UK driving licence
• Happy to travel, work away and stay over in hotels when needed
• Good vibes: team spirit, hardworking, communication skills, and a love for technology and Engineering

• £15,600 starting salary
• All equipment provided
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Access to Company pension scheme

• Send your CV, driving licence, English and Maths certificates – Grade 5 or C’s.
• If your application stands out, you will have a chat with our Talent Acquisition team.
• Smash the screening call and you will be invited to attend an assessment centre.
• Start your journey in late summer 2026.

Final date to receive applications:
Friday 10th April 2026