Project Engineer

Sunbelt Rentals Careers; Inverness; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading equipment rental provider as a Project Engineer, responsible for repairing generators and providing onsite service to customers. This role offers award-winning training, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive rewards package, including a generous holiday allowance and pension scheme.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Life assurance

Retail discounts

Employee recognition awards

Comprehensive pension scheme

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with synchronised generators 300kVA+ capacity.
• Experience in preventative maintenance planning and reporting.
• Ability to produce basic monthly generator performance reports.

Responsibilities

• Repair generators from 300kVA+ and other equipment.
• Maintain accurate service and maintenance records.
• Communicate effectively with Line Manager and customers.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical knowledge

Communication skills

Teamwork ability

Education

BS7671

C&G 2391

Lockout/tagout training

Job description

About The Role

Are you an experienced Power Engineer ready for your next career move to a company that values your contribution and offers award-winning training opportunities? We believe in empowering our colleagues to develop their skills, make decisions, and take on new responsibilities.

As a Project Engineer, you will be based at a project site (live on-site role) repairing generators from 300kVA+ and other equipment within our range, providing onsite service to customers. Your responsibilities will include diagnosing and documenting machine damage, maintaining accurate service and maintenance records, and communicating effectively with your Line Manager and customers.

You will work alongside colleagues as a great team player, taking pride in your workplace and ensuring high standards are maintained while adhering to company procedures and processes.

This is a live on-site role on a rotation basis, with accommodation and a service van provided.

What can we offer you in return?

You’ll be joining a highly successful FTSE100 company, the UK’s largest equipment rental provider. Our industry-leading rewards package includes a generous holiday allowance (with options to buy or sell leave), life assurance, retail discounts, employee recognition awards, and a comprehensive pension scheme.

About You

We will provide you with everything needed for success, including training and personal development opportunities aligned with your career aspirations.

To succeed as a Project Engineer, you should have:

• Extensive experience with synchronised generators 300kVA+ capacity and related switchgear
• Strong electrical and mechanical power generation knowledge
• Qualifications such as BS7671, C&G 2391, and lockout/tagout training
• Experience in preventative maintenance planning and reporting
• A safety- and process-driven mindset
• Effective communication skills and teamwork ability
• Ability to produce basic monthly generator performance reports
• Willingness to work in remote locations

About Us

Sunbelt Rentals is a leader in equipment rentals across the UK, US, and Canada, with specialist operations in Europe. Our teams provide rental equipment and solutions to sectors including construction, industrial, energy, infrastructure, government, and events.

Our people are our greatest asset. Join us for award-winning training, professional development, support, and career progression opportunities. Our package includes a competitive salary and flexible rewards, such as generous holiday allowance (with buy/sell options), life assurance, and a pension scheme.