Project Engineer - Midlands

Zitko Group Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Paid travel

Overtime

Progression

Job summary

Zitko Group Ltd in Birmingham is seeking a Project Engineer to lead security system installations across the Midlands. The role combines hands-on commissioning with project coordination and client management, offering progression into senior leadership while staying technically involved.

You should bring strong knowledge of CCTV, Access Control, Intruder and Intercom systems, plus a UK driving licence and CSCS/ECS card.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of electronic security systems.
• Driving licence and CSCS/ECS card required.
• Experience with Gallagher/IPAF/EUSR/IOSH advantageous but not essential.
• Experience in senior installation/commissioning role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing and commissioning CCTV, Access Control, Intruder, Intercom systems.
• Coordinating engineers and subcontractors on site.
• Attending pre-start, coordination and client/contractor meetings.
• Carrying out system testing, commissioning and post-installation inspections.
• Managing customer handovers and delivering system training.
• Providing technical support and mentoring apprentices.
• Working closely with Project Managers to resolve technical or delivery issues.
• Ensuring projects meet relevant British Standards, H&S requirements and client expectations.

Skills

Security systems expertise

Project coordination

Client management

Leadership

Communication

Fault finding

Organisation

Tools

Gallagher

IPAF

EUSR

IOSH

Job description

Project Engineer – SecurityLocation: Birmingham & MidlandsSalary: Circa £42,000 + flexibility DOEPackage: Company Car + Paid Travel + Overtime + Progression

We are working with an established Fire & Security systems integrator looking to appoint a Project Engineer across Birmingham and the surrounding Midlands.This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Installation or Commissioning Engineer looking to take the next step in their career. You don't necessarily need to already be a Project Engineer – the business is looking for someone technically strong who wants to develop their experience across project coordination, client management and leadership while remaining involved technically.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing and commissioning CCTV, Access Control, Intruder, Intercom systems.
• Supporting and coordinating engineers and subcontractors on site.
• Attending pre-start, coordination and client/contractor meetings.
• Carrying out system testing, commissioning and post-installation inspections.
• Managing customer handovers and delivering system training.
• Providing technical support and guidance to engineers, including mentoring apprentices and trainees.
• Working closely with Project Managers to identify and resolve technical or delivery issues.
• Ensuring projects meet relevant British Standards, H&S requirements and client expectations.

What We're Looking For

Ideally, you'll already be working as a Senior Installation Engineer, Commissioning Engineer or experienced Security Engineer and be ready to take on more responsibility.

You'll need strong technical knowledge of electronic security systems, a logical approach to fault-finding and excellent communication and organisational skills. A full UK driving licence and CSCS/ECS card are required. Experience or qualifications involving Gallagher, IPAF, EUSR or IOSH would be advantageous but aren't essential.

What's On Offer

Circa £42,000 basic salary, with some flexibility depending on experience, alongside a company car, paid travel and overtime opportunities.Most importantly, this offers genuine career progression. It's an opportunity to move beyond a purely hands‑on installation/commissioning position, develop project and leadership experience and build towards more senior positions within a growing business.