Controls Project Engineer

Airedale International Air Conditioning Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

The Controls Project Engineer position is part of the projects team, within the commercial controls division. This key individual will work on a mixture of internal and external projects, depending on project requirements. The position officially reports in to the Head of Projects, however a dotted line relationship to each project manager in the team will be established based on which project the engineer is assigned to work on.

The Role

The Controls Project Engineer role is a key position within the projects team, assisting the project managers with day to day on site running of the larger projects on the books. The engineer will be assigned to one large or multiple smaller projects at any one time, with a dotted line in to the overall project manager for that particular job. A mixture of office and site work will be required, including some supervision of sub-contract installers where required.

1. Preparing, scheduling, coordinating and monitoring assigned technical and engineering projects
2. On site supervision of works and management of sub-contractors
3. Ensure H&S standards are being strictly adhered to
4. Site surveys / progress reviews where necessary
5. Liaise with Customers and Project Engineers / Managers.
6. Resolving any problems with the internal/external teams, plan and budget to ensure that the project flows smoothly.
7. Provide reports detailing where and how controls projects and products can be improved for greater quality & profitability on delivery
8. Troubleshoot & resolve site issues
9. Customer connection to update of progress on commissioning works
10. Help maintain a high standard of quality control across the department
11. Responsibility for delivering assigned work load on time and to a high standard
12. Maintain brand reputation

Required Skills & Experiences

1. Experience within HVAC/BMS/Engineering projects environment, either from an on-site engineers perspective or an office support role.
2. Competent electrical knowledge and capable of understanding electrical drawings.
3. Competent HVAC and/or BMS knowledge, capable of understanding engineered systems to a high level.
4. SSSTS or SMSTS qualified or willing to undertake.
5. Ability to operate to a high level in a fast paced environment potentially on multiple projects simultaneously.
6. Experienced with site/construction works and knowledge of relevant H&S standards.
7. Logical and methodical approach to problem solving using own initiative is a must.
8. Awareness of the industry, its technology and application.
9. Have good written & communication skills including report writing.
10. Strong interpersonal / organisational skills.
11. The ability to handle pressure and meet deadlines.
12. CSCS or equivalent held (or willing to undertake)
13. Awareness of BMS/DCIM and common communication protocols (Modbus, BACnet, TCP/IP)
14. Knowledge of IT systems, servers and communication networks
15. Experience with Tridium Niagara 4 & AX software and controllers
16. SSSTS / SMSTS

Package Descriptions

1. Paid study leave will be given to study toward accounting AAT/equivalent qualification.
2. Life assurance
3. 25 days holiday + statutory days
4. Employee Assistance Programme
5. Airedale Rewards scheme – discounts on shopping/restaurants/cinema etc
6. Cycle to Work with shower/changing facilities
7. Free on-site parking and electric charging points

About Airedale

Formed in the UK in 1974, Airedale is a world leader in the delivery of innovative thermal management solutions in mission critical environments like data centres.

At our heart we’re a technology company, working with huge global colocation and hyperscale clients to design, build, install and optimise precision cooling systems that operate 24/7/365 in data centres all over the world. We are engineers, we are problem solvers and we are passionate about the role that air conditioning plays in an increasingly connected world. We’re also passionate about sustainability and we’re part of the Modine group, a global organization with fiscal 2022 revenues of $2.1 billion, who’s vision is to help engineer a cleaner, healthier world.

Prospective candidates must have proof that they have the right to work in the UK.

We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding the position. CVs will only be accepted directly by interested candidates and no speculative CVs will be accepted.

Contract Type Full time

Hours 39 per week
08.30 – 17.00 (16.00 Friday)

Location Rawdon, Leeds

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