Project Engineer
We are seeking a proactive and experienced Project Engineer to join our team and play a pivotal role in the successful delivery of projects across our portfolio. This is a dynamic, site-based position offering both variety and responsibility-depending on project scale and client requirements, you may work across multiple sites or be dedicated to a major project.
Working alongside the wider Project Management team, you will take ownership of on-site activities, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest technical and quality standards.
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)