Project Engineer

ISS; Scotland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facility management company in the UK is seeking an ambitious engineer to oversee site activities, ensuring compliance with safety standards and managing project permits. The ideal candidate should have a strong electrical background and experience in project engineering. This role provides a great opportunity for professional development within a forward-thinking organization.

Qualifications

• Strong electrical background preferred, ideally with LV/HV knowledge.
• Project engineering or critical site maintenance experience is desirable.
• Ability to supervise contractors and manage permits.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate subcontractors and client engineering teams.
• Write and manage permits, including electrical isolations.
• Monitor on-site activities for safety, compliance, and quality.
• Carry out light hands-on tasks and escort contractors on site.

Skills

Strong electrical background

Project engineering experience

Experience in critical environments

Assertiveness in managing subcontractors

Job description

In this role, you will assist in the implementation, delivery, documentation, handover, and warranty management of multiple projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and meet client and business expectations.

You will be responsible for maintaining high standards of health and safety, ensuring all work complies with statutory requirements and ISS procedures. You’ll oversee the implementation of ISS Safe Systems of Work (SSOW), including the preparation and management of all relevant project permits.

This position is ideal for an ambitious engineer looking to build their career with a forward-thinking business and gain valuable experience on a key account.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as site custodian, overseeing and coordinating subcontractors and client engineering teams.
• Write and manage permits, including electrical isolations and safe systems of work.
• Monitor on-site activities to ensure safety, compliance, and quality.
• Oversee major works such as LV/switchgear replacements, generators, chillers, and refurbishments.
• Carry out light hands-on tasks, primarily supervising and managing contractor activities.
• Escort contractors and ensure they meet ISS and client expectations.
• Maintain a resilient, assertive character to police works and uphold site standards.

Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications

• Strong electrical background preferred, ideally with LV/HV knowledge; AP status is advantageous (training available).
• Experience in project engineering or critical site maintenance roles is highly desirable.
• Practical understanding of permits, isolations, and contractor supervision.
• Assertive and resilient personality – confident in managing and challenging subcontractors.
• Aspiring and reliable, eager to develop within the team.
• Comfortable in a supervisory or caretaker role with some light tool work.
• Experience in critical environments is beneficial.

About ISS

ISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. We understand every aspect of the user experience, working closely with customers daily.

Through intelligent solutions, high standards, and dedicated people, we help our customers achieve their purpose—whether it’s hospitals healing patients, businesses innovating, or airports bringing passengers home.

ISS is committed to responsible business practices and values diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or educational background.

We are a Disability Confident Level 2 employer, supporting inclusive hiring practices in line with the UK government’s scheme.

Our passion for inclusivity makes ISS a more creative, productive, and happy workplace.