Project Engineer

AE Partners; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Electrical Engineering and Fibre Optic sectors is seeking a Project Engineer to provide technical support and ensure compliance with industry standards. The role involves developing plans for legislative adherence, improving operational procedures, and training staff on specialized equipment.

Qualifications

• Understanding of electrical and fibre optic standards and regulations.
• Experience in developing compliance plans.
• Ability to provide technical support across operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for HV and fibre optic operations.
• Monitor and analyze performance of test equipment.
• Train personnel in test procedures and equipment handling.

Skills

Compliance knowledge

Technical support

Fibre optic expertise

Electrical safety standards

Monitoring and evaluation

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Electrical test equipment

Fibre optic test equipment

Job description

Our client is looking for a Project Engineer reporting directly to the Head of Projects / Lead Project Engineer. The role involves providing engineering and technical support for all operational aspects of engineering works performed in the business. The Project Engineer will work within the engineering support team, offering technical solutions and procedures for all HV and fibre optic operations within the company.

The Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for understanding specialist legislation (standards and regulations) in the Electrical Engineering and Fibre Optic fields. They will develop plans and procedures to ensure full compliance for the group.

They will ensure adherence to electrical and fibre optic safety and technical standards for the group, implement engineering standards and best practices, and contribute to improving technical and operational procedures used within the organization.

The role includes providing electrical and fibre optic technical support and guidance, ensuring compliance throughout the business. The engineer will have operational understanding of all specialist electrical and fibre optic test equipment used within the group.

Responsibilities also include monitoring, reviewing, and critiquing all test equipment used in operational activities, analyzing suitability, performance, and reliability of different manufacturers' models, and supporting the equipment hire department with recommendations for selection based on quality, reliability, and maintenance.

The Project Engineer will ensure that electrical and fibre optic test equipment is in good working order, provide specialist training to operational personnel, assist in developing training courses and testing regimes, and support the group by providing technical expertise during tendering, project lifecycle, and business development opportunities.