Project Engineer

Vix Technology; Manchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Pension Scheme

Health Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Death in Service and Life Assurance

Cycle Scheme

EV Car Scheme

Discounts platform

Long Service Awards

Referral Bonus

Job summary

Vix Technology in Manchester is seeking a Project Engineer to support the delivery of customer projects across our transport and ticketing portfolio. You will combine technical knowledge with planning, coordination, and stakeholder management to ensure installations are delivered safely and on schedule.

Working with Project Managers, customers and internal teams, you will prepare sites, coordinate equipment, support deployments and provide clear technical updates throughout the project

Qualifications

• Experience in field engineering, installation, service engineering, or technical support environments.
• Strong understanding of hardware installations and deployments.
• Experience conducting site surveys or technical assessments.
• Excellent organisational and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers in planning and execution of customer projects.
• Coordinate technical activities throughout project delivery.
• Assist in developing deployment, installation, and commissioning plans.
• Monitor project progress and identify risks, issues or dependencies.
• Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal teams.

Skills

Field engineering experience

Hardware installations

Site surveys

Coordination skills

Written and verbal communication

Travel readiness

Job description

About Us

At Vix Technology, we're bringing people, technology and services together to make transport work better for everyone. Operating across international markets, we connect and simplify complex transport systems, giving operators the clarity, control and confidence to run better mobility and create simpler, more connected experiences for passengers.

Our goal is simple: better systems, better outcomes and transport that works as one. It's our people who make that possible.

We value those who take ownership, work well with others and aren't afraid to question the default. You'll have the opportunity to contribute your expertise, solve meaningful challenges and work alongside people who share your ambition to build great solutions and make a difference.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Project Engineer to support the successful delivery of customer projects across our transport and ticketing portfolio.

This role is ideal for an experienced Field Service Engineer, Installation Engineer, Technical Support Engineer, or similar professional looking to take the next step into project delivery. You'll combine your technical knowledge with planning, coordination, and stakeholder management skills to ensure installations and deployments are delivered smoothly, safely, and on schedule.

Working closely with Project Managers, customers, suppliers, and internal teams, you'll play a key role in preparing sites, coordinating equipment, supporting deployments, and resolving technical challenges throughout the project lifecycle.

Project Delivery Support

• Support Project Managers in the planning and execution of customer projects.


• Coordinate technical activities throughout project delivery.


• Assist in developing deployment, installation, and commissioning plans.


• Monitor project progress and identify risks, issues, or dependencies.

Site Surveys & Readiness

• Conduct site surveys and assessments to determine installation requirements.


• Produce clear survey reports, including photographs, measurements, and recommendations.


• Verify site readiness before installation activities commence.


• Identify infrastructure, power, communications, or environmental requirements.

Installation Coordination

• Coordinate installation activities with customers, subcontractors, and internal teams.


• Ensure equipment, tools, and resources are available ahead of scheduled works.


• Support installation and commissioning activities where required.


• Act as a technical point of contact during deployment activities.

Equipment & Logistics Management

• Work with procurement, warehouse, and project teams to ensure equipment is ordered and delivered on time.


• Track equipment allocation and deployment schedules.


• Verify equipment configurations and readiness before dispatch.


• Support inventory and asset management processes.

Technical Documentation

• Maintain accurate project records and documentation.


• Produce technical reports, installation documentation, and handover packs.


• Update project plans, risk logs, and action trackers as required.


• Support customer acceptance and project closure activities.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal teams.


• Attend project meetings and provide technical updates.


• Support issue resolution and escalation management.


• Ensure customer expectations are managed effectively throughout delivery.

Health, Safety & Quality

• Comply with all health and safety requirements during site activities.


• Ensure installations meet company and customer quality standards.


• Promote safe working practices and continuous improvement initiatives.

Essential

About you

• Experience working in a field engineering, installation, service engineering, or technical support environment.


• Strong understanding of hardware installations and technical deployments.


• Experience conducting site surveys or technical assessments.


• Excellent organisational and coordination skills.


• Ability to manage multiple activities and priorities simultaneously.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills.


• Comfortable working with customers and external stakeholders.


• Full driving licence and willingness to travel to customer sites.

Desirable

• Experience supporting technology deployment projects.


• Knowledge of networking, communications, or transport technologies.


• Experience within public transport, ticketing, fare collection, or infrastructure projects.


• Experience and/or qualifications relating to electrical or mechanical engineering.


• Understanding of project delivery methodologies.


• PRINCE2 Foundation, APM, or equivalent project qualification.


• Experience working with subcontractors and installation partners.

What We Offer

Join Vix Tehchnology and be part of a global team making transport work better. You’ll work with talented people to solve real-world challenges in a culture that values collaboration, ownership, fresh thinking and putting customers first.

Alongside this, we offer a range of benefits designed to support you at work and beyond.

• 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays


• Pension Scheme


• Health Insurance


• Employee Assistance Program


• Death in Service and Life Assurance schemes


• Cycle Scheme


• EV Car Scheme


• Discounts platform


• Long Service Awards


• Referral Bonus

Equal Opportunities

Vix Technology is committed to a workplace where everyone is treated with dignity, respect, fairness and inclusion. We value diversity of background, experience and perspective and are committed to equal opportunity, with employment decisions based on merit.

If you need an adjustment or support at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know.

No applications from agencies, please! Any introductions will be considered gifts.