Commissioning Engineer

FTG Limited; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and rapidly growing company known for its professionalism and excellence in smoke ventilation engineering. This role offers a unique opportunity for qualified electricians to enhance their skills while working in a supportive environment. You will be responsible for supervising projects, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and inspiring your team to achieve high performance. With a commitment to employee development and a culture that celebrates success, this forward-thinking firm is dedicated to providing a fulfilling career path. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Impressive Salary Reviewed Annually

Company Sick Pay Policy

Increased Holiday Entitlement

Paid Days Out

Christmas Bonus

Company Credit Card

Stop Over Premium Payments

Qualifications

• Must have a clean driving licence and relevant NVQ qualifications.
• Experience in smoke ventilation systems is essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support team members in smoke ventilation projects.
• Manage projects to ensure timely completion and compliance.

Skills

Smoke Ventilation Engineering

Project Management

Health and Safety Compliance

Team Supervision

Customer Communication

Education

NVQ Electrical Installations or Equivalent

Driving Licence

SSSTS or Higher

Tools

PASMA (Towers)

IPAF (Mobile Vertical, Mobile Boom)

SE Controls Training Programme

Job description

Are you an ambitious, focussed and personable qualified electrician with a background in smoke ventilation engineering, looking to progress your skills in a professional and friendly environment? Are you positive about developing your skills and job role in a rapidly growing, well-established business with a reputation for professionalism and excellence throughout our industry?

Read what the team say about working for FTG –
“It’s one of the best companies I’ve ever worked for, they really care.”
“They’re good at providing information well & always on top of what you need. If there are issues they do tackle it quickly.”
“There’s definitely a future at the company and that gives me confidence.”

HERE’S SOME OF WHAT YOU CAN BE A PART OF:

• Impressive salary, reviewed annually.
• Company sick pay policy.
• Opportunities to increase your holiday entitlement through long service and good attendance.
• We celebrate success throughout the company which can include paid days out and qualifying performance bonuses.
• Christmas bonus.
• Company credit card and access to online expense system.
• Stop over premium payments.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

An approved electrician or equivalent with at least 2 years of experience commissioning a wide range of smoke ventilation, you will be required to work with, and site supervise, members of the team with different skill levels and help those individuals maximise their own skill sets. You will always have a health and safety conscious mindset and be confident on feeding back to management any opportunities to improve.

You will have a keen work ethic and be willing to go that extra mile for the company and the customer to get the job over the line, and be able to inspire others to achieve the same high standards.

Manage projects to ensure they are completed as per scheduled requirements.
Communicate effectively with customers and staff at all levels and ensure that the reputation of FTG Ltd is maintained throughout.

The majority of FTG’s work is carried out in London and the South East, but our services are often called upon all over the UK, including Wales, Scotland and even Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. As such, shared with the rest of the team, you will be willing to work all over the UK as required, including periodic stop overs and overtime.

MAIN DUTIES

• To be able to wire, fix & commission a range of smoke ventilation systems.
• To ensure smoke ventilation systems are able to be fully operated on every condition listed on the commissioning report to eliminate the possibility of failure to comply.
• To have a clear understanding of all the legislation & British Standards that apply to the industry.
• To ensure that all work by yourself and others complies with latest standards and guidance.
• To be able to wire, fix & commission a wide range of smoke ventilation products from a range of manufacturers.
• To be able to manage large or small installations and ensure that the team you are working with are working to the correct design and standards as per the drawings, specifications and cause and effects provided.
• To ensure the company vehicle, should you be provided with one, is kept clean and tidy, checked regularly as per company policy, and the office advised.
• Any other reasonable requests from FTG management.

JOB SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

Not all of these are essential but would be advantageous, please get in touch if you are unsure if your qualifications or experience would qualify you for this role. Driving licence, experience and academic qualifications are essential, and you must be able to evidence this.

• Current, full clean driving licence
• NVQ Electrical installations or equivalent
• SSSTS or Higher
• Rooftop Safety/Work Restraint training (i.e. SpanSet).
• PASMA (Towers)
• IPAF (Mobile Vertical (3a), Mobile Boom (3b))
• Working knowledge of Approved Document B; BS EN 12101; BS 9999; BS 9991 & BS 7346 pt 8
• SE Controls training programme from level 1 to level 6.
• Working knowledge/experience of Colt, SCS, FDS and other equipment.