Apprentice Project Engineer - Fire Suppression - Manchester

  • Company: JOHNSON CONTROLS BUILDING EFFICIENCY UK LIMITED
  • Location: Manchester, M40 2WL
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: £15,600.00 per year
  • Sector: Engineering and manufacturing
  • Ref: NAS-2000013481
  • Application Deadline Date: 10/04/2026
  • Start Date: 01/09/2026
  • Positions Available: 1
  • Working Week: Monday to Friday. Inclusive of a lunch break directed by your manager. Hours may vary depending on customer and team requirements, shifts TBC.

Brief Description

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.

Training to be Provided


  • Enrol in a level 3 Project Controls Technician qualification delivered by Train'd Up alongside fellow Johnson Controls apprentices

  • Engage in day release training and receive on-the-job guidance from experienced mentors and engineers

Future Prospects


  • Upon completion of this apprenticeship there are many internal opportunities within the company

  • Many of our previous apprentices have become lead engineers and take control of their own team and projects

Vacancy Detail


  • 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

Other Information

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.

Ready to start your adventure?