Project Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct regular site inspections to identify, manage, and eliminate potential health and safety risks
• Supervise, coordinate, and manage subcontractors, ensuring high standards of performance and compliance
• Deliver toolbox talks and promote a strong safety culture across all site activities
• Carry out daily inspections of access plant and equipment
• Maintain accurate site records, including site diaries, attendance logs, and daily activity reports
• Ensure all design changes, variations, and drawing updates are properly recorded and tracked for full traceability
• Review and analyse technical drawings to ensure alignment with design, safety, and budget requirements
• Monitor subcontractor performance and address issues proactively, including implementing corrective actions where required
• Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and project delivery
• Support the planning and management of project schedules and budgets to meet delivery targets
• Install, configure, test, and support the commissioning of Fire, Life Safety, and Security systems
• Troubleshoot systems and carry out cable testing to ensure readiness for commissioning
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of system integration and interconnectivity across multiple platforms
• Provide training and support to end users on completed systems
• Mentor and support junior or less experienced team members on-site
• Collaborate with engineering and project teams to provide technical input, design reviews, and support project scoping
• Contribute to product development initiatives, technical design discussions, and continuous improvement strategies
• Ensure all work is delivered in line with company standards and client expectations
• Assist in project handover to service/maintenance teams upon completion
• Report regularly to the Project Manager or Senior Project Engineer on progress, risks, and performance
• Actively engage in ongoing training and development aligned with the company training matrix

About You

You are a motivated, detail-oriented professional with strong site experience and a passion for delivering high-quality engineering solutions. You thrive in a hands-on environment and are confident managing multiple priorities while maintaining high safety and performance standards.

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in a similar role, or strong systems experience with the ambition to step into a Project Engineer position
• Sound knowledge of industry standards, regulations, and construction site practices
• Strong ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
• Proven leadership skills with experience supervising teams and subcontractors
• Experience working with Fire and Life Safety and/or Security systems
• Good understanding of system integration and communication protocols across multiple manufacturers
• Strong organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt in a fast-paced project environment
• First Aid qualification (desirable, but not essential—training will be provided)

Benefits

Our market-leading offering provides you with benefits that suit your lifestyle. We have a virtual GP, financial wellbeing assistance, flexible lifestyle benefits platform [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], high street discounts, cycle-to-work scheme, life cover, enhanced pension contributions, save-as-you-earn scheme, and [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Matching Share Plan. We also award [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Stars with cash prizes up to £10,000.

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