Project Engineer - Watermist Systems

SSR Contract & Technical; Bickenhill; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable fire systems installation company is seeking a Project Engineer in Bickenhill to manage Water Mist projects, ensuring they meet budgets and timelines. Responsibilities include project initiation, managing on-site resources, and client communication. The ideal candidate has experience in budget management and relevant qualifications such as SMSTS and CSCS Card. This position offers a competitive salary up to £60,000, car allowance, and an attractive benefits package.

Benefits

Car allowance

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Contributory company pension scheme

Life Assurance

Private medical scheme

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of engineering drawings.
• Experience in managing small and large budget projects (£5k to £2m).
• Hold a current & relevant SMSTS & CSCS Card Holder.

Responsibilities

• Contributing to project initiation meetings with stakeholders.
• Production and maintenance of project program.
• Communication with clients throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Project management

Communication with clients

Knowledge of engineering drawings

Managing on-site labour

Knowledge of CDM Management Principles

Proficiency in MS Office

Education

Relevant NVQ/NHD/HNC/City & Guilds in Building Services or Mechanical discipline

Job description

This well-respected fire systems installer are looking to recruit a Project Engineer based in the West Midlands to support the Project Manager to deliver Water Mist projects on time, to budget and in accordance with customer and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Contributing to project Initiation/handover meetings with all stakeholders including Sales, Design, QS.
• Production and maintenance of project programme.
• Communication with clients throughout the life of a project.
• Maintenance of central project file records.
• Attendance at internal project Cost To Complete (CTC) meetings.
• Completion and submission to relevant stakeholders of all end‑of‑project documentation e.g. O&M, As‑Fitted Drawings, Certification.
• Ensuring installers are adequately briefed, are competent & qualified to fulfil all project requirements.
• Supporting and managing of on‑site resources ensuring all issues are resolved and the programme maintained.
• Identifying, recording & ensuring the resolution of any supplier generated non‑conformities.
• Consulting with subject matter experts where required.
• Management of material and labour costs & raising of final accounts.
• Identification and invoicing of variations to contract.
• Undertaking & recording on‑site inspections in accordance with EHS001 scheduled frequency.
• Facilitating on‑site toolbox talks.
• Ensuring on‑site understanding & adherence to all Company H&S rules.
• Completion of all H&S related documentation Inc. RAMs, attendance sheets etc.

Knowledge, experience and qualifications needed

• Working knowledge of engineering drawings.
• Experience in managing small and large budget projects (£5k to £2m) in the construction/fire protection industry.
• Practiced at management of on‑site labour & resources.
• Hold a current & relevant SMSTS & CSCS Card Holder.
• Knowledge of CDM Management Principles.
• Holds a relevant NVQ/NHD/HNC/City & Guilds within Building Services or Mechanical discipline.
• Knowledge of production of project documentation eg. RAMs, Quality Plans, Project Plans, Cost Sheets (CTC), Trackers.
• Familiarity with all standard MS office applications.

Salary & Benefits Package

• Competitive and negotiable salary to £60,000 depending on relevant experience and skill set, car allowance, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, contributory company pension scheme, Life Assurance, Private medical scheme