Fall Arrest Engineer

PTSG Access & Safety; Reading; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Overtime available

Saturday overtime

Sunday overtime

Job summary

PTSG Access & Safety is seeking a Lead Fall Protection Installer to manage on-site installations across Essex, London and the South East. You will lead a small team, ensure safe practices, and liaise with site managers and clients to deliver compliant fall protection systems, including mansafe and safety lines.

The role requires experience at height, CSCS Card, full UK driving licence, and strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience installing fall protection systems.
• Experience working at height while installing systems.
• CSCS Card required.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead installation works on construction sites.
• Supervise Assistant Engineers on site.
• Liaise with Site Managers and clients to coordinate work.
• Install fall protection systems including mansafe and safety lines.
• Ensure installations comply with method statements and British Standards.
• Complete installation reports and site documentation.
• Maintain company equipment and vehicles on site.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Fall protection installs

Working at height

Driving licence

Education

SSSTS / IOSH desirable

Job description

Fall Arrest Installation Lead Engineer
Location: Field Based - Essex/ London & South East
Salary: competitive + Company Van

Flexibility is key – this role may involve night work, weekends, and overnight stays when required.

About PTSG Access & Safety

PTSG are the UK's leading provider of façade access and fall protection services, lightning protection, electrical testing, specialist building access and fire solutions.

Our Fall Arrest Installations (FAI) division works on major construction projects across the UK installing fall protection systems on new build developments and refurbishment projects.

We are looking for an experienced Lead Fall Protection Installer to join our growing team.

What the role involves:

As Lead Engineer you will take responsibility for installations on site and lead a small team delivering fall protection installations safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading installation works on construction sites
• Supervising Assistant Engineers
• Liaising with Site Managers and clients
• Installing fall protection systems including mansafe and safety line systems
• Ensuring installations comply with method statements and British Standards
• Completing installation reports and site documentation
• Maintaining company equipment and vehicles

You’ll need:

• Experience installing fall protection systems
• Experience working at height
• CSCS Card
• SSSTS / IOSH desirable
• Full UK driving licence
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to manage installations on site

In return, we offer:

• Discounts on holidays, weekly shopping, gym memberships, days out & more
• A varied, hands-on role with plenty of room to grow
• Support from a group that brings together leading specialists in height safety
• Regular training and a clear path for development
• Full time permanent position
• Company vehicle
• 47.5 hour contract
• Overtime available
• Saturday overtime – time and a half
• Sunday overtime – double time

About PTSG

PTSG Group is a leading provider of specialist services across the UK and Europe.

Through the acquisition of high-quality specialist businesses, PTSG has built a group of industry-leading companies delivering services across Access & Safety, Electrical Services, Building Access, Fire Solutions, and Water Treatment.

With over 3,300 specialists supporting 90,000+ customers across 200,000 buildings, delivering over 170 different services, we are committed to delivering safe, compliant, and high-quality services nationwide.

At PTSG, our aim is simple. To be a great place to work and a great company to do business with.

Armed Forces Covenant

PTSG Group is proud to support the Armed Forces community and has formally signed the UK Armed Forces Covenant.

We recognise the valuable skills and experience that service leavers, veterans, reservists, and military families bring to the workplace, including leadership, teamwork, resilience, and technical expertise.

As part of our commitment, we guarantee an interview to ex-Forces applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role and are committed to supporting Armed Forces personnel in building long-term civilian careers across our business.

PTSG Group is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace where everyone is treated fairly and with respect.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are dedicated to promoting diversity, equality, and inclusion throughout our recruitment process and across the wider business.