Project Engineer

Alternative Heat; Inverness; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the UK's commercial decarbonisation sector is seeking a Project Engineer to join their dynamic team in Inverness. This exciting role involves managing large prefabrication projects, overseeing engineering processes, and ensuring seamless communication with clients and internal teams. With a strong emphasis on environmental sustainability, the company offers a supportive work environment and numerous benefits, including career development opportunities and a competitive pension scheme. If you're looking to make a significant impact in a fast-paced, innovative setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Full in-house training and career development

Competitive pension scheme

Life assurance scheme

Health cash plan

Annual flu vaccine

Free annual health check

Increasing annual leave

Long service awards

Social events throughout the year

Free Tea & Coffee

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in the building services sector.
• Mechanical bias knowledge preferred, with SSSTS or SMSTS certification.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver large projects from conception to onsite delivery.
• Review engineering drawings and ensure timely communication with teams.
• Liaise with clients to ensure satisfaction with project progress.

Skills

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Projects, Outlook)

Mechanical Installation

Project Management

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

5+ Years Industry Experience

Mechanical Bias Knowledge

SSSTS or SMSTS Certification

Job description

Project Engineer

Application Deadline: 6 May 2025

Department: Contracts

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Inverness

Reporting To: Contracts Manager

Description

The opportunity has arisen to join an industry leader in UK's & Ireland's commercial decarbonisation and pre fabrication sector. Alternative Heat Ltd is a leading commercial energy and pre fabrication specialist dedicated to driving decarbonisation and environmental sustainability across the UK, Ireland, and Europe.

We have over 20 years' experience in the design, integration and operation of low carbon heating and cooling solutions within commercial, public-sector buildings and we pride ourselves on our collaborative approach, working closely with clients to provide pre fabrication solutions and also offer energy reduction ambitions through decarbonisation.

We have built an enviable portfolio of successfully delivered decarbonisation schemes and pre fabrication works to date and continue to invest heavily within our company and our teams to ensure we have the capacity to support our expanding client base in their journey to net zero.

Role Overview

Due to continued growth, we have an exciting opportunity for a Project Engineer with strong industry experience to join our growing team in Inverness.

Job Title | Project Engineer
Location | Inverness
Hours | Monday - Thursday 8am - 5pm Fr- 8am-3pm
Salary | Competitive depending on experience
Responsible to | Contracts Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver a large project of pre fabrication and plantroom skids from conception through to onsite delivery, installation and commissioning.
• Review engineering and technical drawings, be responsible for the approval process and release into fabrication and assembly.
• Laise with external suppliers to bring initial design concepts into production ready drawings, taking responsibility for approving technical drawings which will go into manufacturing.
• Take the lead in continuous improvement initiatives, ability to create and execute action plans, and deliver solutions which add value across manufacturing and assembly.
• Provide engineering and technical support to the fabrication and assembly lines.
• Ensure clear, two-way communication with management so that all activities and issues are directed appropriately.
• Proactively communicate/co-ordinate with site functions (BIM, Design, Fabrication, Assembly, Quality, Project Control) to maintain good communication links, and ensure activity is well and timely reported. This will also include regular pre-start meetings, design coordination, and delivery of key messages across the delivery teams.
• To manage and develop your site management team to ensure the delivery of a project in a timely manner.
• Liaise regularly with the client via online meetings and regular on-site discussions to ensure they are satisfied with current progress and the forecast of up-and-coming works.
• Ensure your managers & site teams are working as efficiently as possible and all high-level objects have been set out for your management team to be accomplish in target dates.
• Ensure all drawings that the site teams are working to are the correct revision.
• Liaise with the project co-ordinator to ensure all high-level templates are populated and Setout for the Construction team to follow. (i.e., Material trackers/programmes/lessons learnt)
• Ensure all plant and equipment are procured correctly, in line with the specification and client requirements.
• Throughout the project track costs (material & labour) to ensure the project will be delivered as per original target spends.
• Assess requirement for labour and sub-contractors to undertake various elements of installation work and the development/expansion of your team
• Vet all sub-contractors to ensure they fulfil company requirements and are engaged appropriately via fixed price order or JCT contract. This will be assisted by the commercial team.
• Prepare a weekly project meeting with the wider internal Alt Heat team to ensure critical path elements are being actioned and addressed by the relevant departments.
• Provide accurate information on contract variation and monthly claims back through to the commercial team for their monthly valuations.
• Attend monthly meetings with the Contracts Manager to discuss team performance and areas to develop the team as well as looking at job performance.
• Attend Monthly Meetings with the wider Project Management team to review company performance and any changes to company procedures, some of which you will filter through you team.
• Ensure and assist with the preparation of O&M manuals upon completion of the project. Ensure the team has marked up all As-built drawings and compiled all associated certs.
• Ability to work in conjunction with the client to ensure Alt Heat and their site teams work is carried out safely and to a high standard.
• Ensure the tracking of project performance is tracked on a weekly basis via progress reporting back to the Client.

Travel Requirements

• This role is aimed to be predominantly client site based. There will be a requirement to attend frequent site meetings for example, to meet representatives of the client's team and ensure they are happy with current progress, looking at new up and coming projects and meeting with your onsite team to assess site progress. You will be based out of our Inverness Office & will be required to attend our Glasgow office once per month.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Good Microsoft Office skills - to include Excel, Word, Projects, and Outlook
• Relevant experience with Mechanical Installation and Management within the field.
• Ability to take ownership of their duties and a willingness to grow and learn within their team and the company.
• Demonstrate a good ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent attention to detail
• Good communication skills both internally and externally with our clients.
• Punctual, Reliable and Trustworthy.

Qualifications/experience

• 5 Years + industry experience within the building services sector
• Preferably hold a mechanical bias knowledge
• Hold a valid of SSSTS or SMSTS.

Benefits

• Full in-house training and career development opportunities.
• Competitive pension scheme.
• Life assurance scheme.
• Health cash plan.
• Full access to smart wellbeing platform.
• Annual flu vaccine
• Free annual health check during working hours.
• Annual leave increasing in line with length of service.
• Lavish Long service awards
• Generously funded social events organised for all employees throughout the year via our Social and Wellbeing committee.
• Full access to car emergency kit.
• Annual Christmas raffle
• Yearly allowance for AH Branded clothing merchandise
• Secure, free onsite parking.
• Dedicated departmental budget allocated annually for team building events during working hours
• Free Tea & Coffee
• Friendly and supportive working environment