United Kingdom

Chubb Fire & Security Ltd

Looking for an opportunity within a business that offer a genuine ‘people first’ culture?

Here at Chubb Fire & Security we have an opportunity for a Technical Pre-Sales Support Fire Designer in the Northwest Region.

About Us, Our Culture & What We Can Offer You

Chubb Fire & Security have been protecting people and assets worldwide for more than 200 years. Providing essential and innovative security systems, equipment and services, from digital CCTV surveillance and intruder alarms to fire detection and suppression systems.  Our customers range from local independent businesses to many of the FTSE 100 companies, and our Chubb family is extensive too, with a dynamic team of over 13,000 employees globally – Together we do great things!

Our commitment to our people is to continually develop and innovate so that we grow together as your career unfolds. As part of the global API Group, we join a family of organisations where leadership, and leadership development is our most powerful strategic advantage and the best way to invest in our people.  

SALARY:  up to £40,000 per annum

• Company car / Car allowance
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Referral Scheme (£1000)
• Company Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance (4 x Basic Salary)
• Employee Scholarship Scheme
• A Central Benefits Platform offering a wide variety discounts
• Health & Wellbeing Resources 
• Bravo Awards: Recognising outstanding contributions from all employees and encourage excellence

What You’ll be Doing as a Technical Sales Support Fire Designer

This is a hybrid role – both working from home and out in the field supporting Sales and meeting with customers.

• As a Technical Pre-Sales Support Fire Designer, no two days will be the same. You will Provide technical advice to both the customer and the area sales consultants and help to develop proposals based on our customer's requirements.
• You will engage with local customers as well as maintaining documents and processes to enhance the performance of sales engineering.
• This role will support commercial sellers in selling fire systems, enhancing their confidence and capabilities.
• You will accompany the seller on-site, acting as the technical expert while the commercial seller focuses on their salesmanship.
• Whilst you will be expected to put the designs together, you will also be supported by desk-based designers at peak times.
• You will integrate into the Pre-Sales Design Team as a central support function, providing scalability to all branches and business units, simplifying processes and communications, and ensuring consistent quality and standards across the team. This will allow for a more streamlined and efficient design process, as the Design Excellence team can provide focused support and quicker turnaround times by leveraging both desk-based and local designers working together.
• You will also provide telephone support to the seller when needed.

What We Would Like You To Bring

• Must have Fire Design Experience – ability to site survey, put together costings and provide technical drawings.
• Must be competent in designing fire alarm systems to BS5839-1 & BS5839-6 and Emergency Lighting to BS5266
• Ability to communicate and manage various stakeholders and customers
• Be engaging with the customers and look to provide solutions.
• CAD design or BlueBeam experience desirable but not essential.
• Valid ESC card desirable but not essential.
• Must have current British driving licence.
• Ability to multitask and work to tight deadlines.
• Ability to prioritise workload.

Chubb Fire and Security is an equal opportunities employer. Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) ensures all employees and applicants feel valued, respected, and supported. At Chubb, individuality is celebrated, and our strength lies in the diversity of our team. By fostering an equitable environment, we empower individuals to contribute their unique perspectives, driving innovation and excellence at every level.

We welcome applicants from Lancashire, Greater Manchester, Cheshire, Merseyside and Cumbria.

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