Project Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading fire protection systems provider is seeking a Project Engineer to support project management in Greater London. The ideal candidate will have a CSCS card and a background in sprinkler contracts. Responsibilities include site surveys, procurement, and liaising with clients and suppliers. The role offers a competitive salary, 25 days holiday, and a range of employee benefits, including a pension and life insurance. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company pension

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Background in commercial sprinkler contracts, wet riser systems and dry riser systems is essential.
• Understanding of procurement and cost control is desirable.
• A can-do hands-on attitude and reliability are needed.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Manager(s) in project engineering of fire protection systems.
• Conduct site surveys and procurement of labour and equipment.
• Liaise with clients, suppliers, and site managers.

Skills

CSCS card

Understanding of Microsoft Office

Excellent customer service skills

Strong verbal communication skills

Ability to multitask

Education

NVQ level 3 or above in site management/project management

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Job Overview

40 hours per week, Monday - Friday, based on various project sites around the greater London area

Argus Fire launched in 1982, is now part of the Mitie Group. We are the UK's class‑leading supplier of fire detection and fire protection systems.

We design, install, and maintain all types of automatically operating fire extinguishing systems and electronically activated fire detection and alarm systems for large projects through to servicing small standalone products. We currently have over 200 employees and have offices based in Stourbridge (HQ), Manchester and London.

Despite our ongoing success, we are never content on standing still and continue to re‑invest significant amounts into the development of our products, services and platforms.

Why Join Us?

Come and work with a talented, motivated, and friendly group of like‑minded colleagues. Be supported and encouraged to develop your skills and knowledge through structured training and coaching from experienced colleagues. Be part of a company that invests heavily in apprenticeships futures and ongoing learning and development.

Roles and Responsibilities - Project Engineer

As part of the main contracts team, you will support a Project Manager(s) in all aspects of project engineering of fire protection systems, based in the London area.

• Site surveys
• Procurement of labour, equipment and fabrication
• Liaising with clients, consultants, suppliers and site managers/supervisors
• In partnership with your Project Manager, be involved in the cost control of contracts/projects
• Keep records of installation progress and monitor against program of rewards
• Keep up to date site records, including diary of all site operatives working on your projects
• Maintain compliance on site with issued and approved method statements and risk assessments
• Assist with testing and commissioning
• Location is covering inside and around the M25

Essential Skills

CSCS card

Background in commercial sprinkler contracts, wet riser systems and dry riser systems

Strong understanding of Microsoft Office and similar project management software

Desirable

• Understanding of Sprinkler related standards BS EN12845, LPC Rules & BS9990
• LPCB Design qualification(s)
• SSSTS or SMSTS
• NVQ level 3 or above in site management/project management
• Understanding of procurement and cost control
• A can‑do hands‑on attitude
• Excellent customer service skills, with a friendly approach
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Ability to multitask
• Willingness to learn and develop
• Reliability

What Argus Fire Offers

• Competitive salary
• 25 days holidays, plus bank holidays (3 days holiday must be used for Christmas shut down)
• Company pension
• Life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

Our market‑leading offering provides you with benefits that suit your lifestyle.

We have a virtual GP on hand for you and members of your household. So you can get expert advice by video or phone without having to leave your home. We offer financial wellbeing assistance through our Salary Finance scheme. For example, you could access 50% of your earned pay before payday for a small fee. Salary Finance also offers competitive loans.

When you join us, we'll give you a link to our flexible lifestyle benefits platform, Choices. You might choose to purchase up to five extra days' holiday each year. You might buy critical illness insurance, seek dental treatment or buy technology products at an affordable cost. There are many choices!

We give you access to high street discounts from thousands of well‑known retailers, gyms and more through our MiDeals platform. And we have a cycle‑to‑work scheme. Life cover of up to four times your salary is available. We also offer enhanced pension contributions, a save‑as‑you‑earn scheme, and a Mitie Matching Share Plan (you could even be awarded free shares in Mitie).

We award our employees with Mitie Stars as recognition for their hard work. There are cash prizes up for grabs each month and at the end of the year there's a chance to scoop a top prize of £10,000!

Our success is a direct result of the experience and quality of our people. Progressing your career is therefore a top priority for us. We offer a diverse variety of training and development avenues via a wide selection of learning resources to suit you.

We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long‑term condition (for example dyslexia, anxiety, autism, a mobility condition or hearing loss) and need us to make any reasonable adjustments, changes or do anything differently during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing at .

Since 1987, Mitie's 76,000 employees have been maintaining companies globally. We are the UK's leading facilities management and professional services company, and our clients range from household names in banking, critical government sites as well as hospitals and schools.

Join our Mitie Team.

Together our diversity makes us stronger.