Facilities Engineer

TXM Recruit; Ampthill; On-site; GBP 78,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

TXM Recruit is recruiting a Facilities/Project Engineer for a leading defence and aerospace organisation. The role is based primarily in Havant with occasional support for Westbury and Gloucester, working on secure facilities projects across electrical, mechanical and civil works.

You will coordinate with Facilities, Security, Health & Safety, IT and user groups to deliver safe, compliant projects, manage scopes, schedules and contractor activities, and ensure timely completion.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Level 2 Health & Safety qualification (minimum requirement).
• PRINCE2 certification or membership of a recognised professional project management body would be advantageous.
• Experience in project engineering or project management within facilities, construction, engineering or defence environments.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the development and delivery of internal facilities projects
• Providing technical facilities input into project scopes and solution options
• Assisting with the development of scopes of work for procurement activities
• Producing and maintaining project plans and schedules
• Coordinating with internal stakeholders and external contractors
• Reviewing contractor documentation and project paperwork
• Supporting project management activities through to completion and business sign‑off
• Ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in compliance with building regulations and company standards

Skills

Project management

Facilities & defence industry

CAD (AutoCAD)

MS Office

MS Project

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Contractor coordination

Education

NEBOSH Level 2 Health & Safety

PRINCE2 certification

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Role

Pay: £40 - £45 (Umbrella) • Location: Ampthill, Central Bedfordshire • Contract: 12-Month FTC • Hours: 37.5 Hours Per Week • Clearance: BPSS to Start

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Facilities / Project Engineer to join a leading global defence and aerospace organisation within the Rotary and Mission Systems division. Based primarily in Havant, this role will also support sites in Westbury and Gloucester as required. You will be responsible for supporting and delivering a range of internal facilities projects involving electrical, mechanical, and civil works across secure operational environments. This is a varied and hands‑on role requiring close collaboration with internal stakeholders including Facilities, Security, Health & Safety, IT, and operational user groups.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the development and delivery of internal facilities projects
• Providing technical facilities input into project scopes and solution options
• Assisting with the development of scopes of work for procurement activities
• Producing and maintaining project plans and schedules
• Coordinating with internal stakeholders and external contractors
• Reviewing contractor documentation and project paperwork
• Supporting project management activities through to completion and business sign‑off
• Ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in compliance with building regulations and company standards

Essential Experience & Skills

• Previous experience within Project Engineering or Project Management
• Experience within a facilities, construction, engineering, or defence environment would be highly advantageous
• Good understanding of project management methodologies and delivery techniques
• Working knowledge of 2D and/or 3D CAD software such as AutoCAD
• Experience using Microsoft Project and Microsoft Office applications
• Understanding of building regulations and facilities compliance requirements
• Strong organisational and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage contractor activities and review technical documentation

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Level 2 Health & Safety qualification (minimum requirement)
• PRINCE2 certification or membership of a recognised professional project management body would be advantageous

Additional Information

• This role falls inside IR35
• BPSS clearance is required prior to starting

TXM Recruit is an equal opportunities employer. If you have any specific requirements or require assistance or reasonable adjustments to be made for you during the selection or application process due to disability or a long‑term health condition, we will do our best to assist you.