Project Engineer - Smoke Ventilation Systems

Team Jobs - Commercial; Hatfield Peverel; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Company vehicle

Mobile phone

Pension scheme

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Team Jobs - Commercial is looking for an experienced Senior Project Engineer to join our growing engineering business in Hatfield Peverel. The successful candidate will engage in installation, testing, commissioning, and project delivery across multiple sites, ensuring all work meets health and safety standards.

This role includes competitive salary, company vehicle, and a pension scheme, as well as opportunities for career progression within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years’ experience within engineering, controls, HVAC, or building services.
• Strong knowledge in electrical and/or mechanical engineering.
• Experience reading technical drawings and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Install, test, fault-find, and commission smoke ventilation systems.
• Conduct site inspections and fault finding.
• Liaise with clients and contractors.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Mechanical engineering

Fault-finding

Problem-solving

Communication

Organizational abilities

Job description

Senior Project Engineer

We are recruiting for an experienced Senior Project Engineer to join a growing engineering business delivering specialist building services and life‑safety projects across London.

This is a hands‑on role that will involve installation, testing, commissioning, fault finding, client liaison, and project delivery. The successful candidate will work closely with project teams, subcontractors, and end users to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, test, fault‑find, snag, and commission smoke ventilation systems.
• Conduct site inspections, fault finding, and problem solving.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, and project stakeholders.
• Monitor subcontractors and support site activities.
• Complete commissioning records and project documentation.
• Provide system training to clients where required.
• Ensure all works are carried out in line with health and safety requirements.
• Support project delivery from installation through to completion.

Requirements

• Minimum five years’ experience within engineering, controls, HVAC, building services, or a related industry.
• Strong electrical and/or mechanical engineering knowledge.
• Experience reading technical drawings, schematics, and site plans.
• Excellent fault‑finding and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong communication and organisational abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.
• CSCS card preferred.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Willingness to travel when required.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary package.
• Company vehicle and mobile phone.
• Pension scheme.
• Career progression opportunities.
• Varied project work across multiple sites.
• Supportive and growing team environment.

If you are an experienced engineer looking for your next challenge and enjoy a mix of technical, site‑based, and client‑facing responsibilities, we would be interested in hearing from you.

TJCOM