Project Engineer - Watermist Systems

CMS; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-respected fire systems installer is seeking a Project Engineer to support the Project Manager in delivering Water Mist projects in the West Midlands. The successful candidate will manage various aspects of the project from initiation to completion, ensuring adherence to budgetary and regulatory standards. Responsibilities include managing project records, client communication, on-site resources, and project documentation. Ideal candidates will have a background in engineering drawings and relevant project management certifications, along with experience in the fire protection industry.

Benefits

Competitive and negotiable salary

Car allowance

Contributory company pension scheme

Private medical scheme

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Experience in managing small and large budget projects in the construction/fire protection industry.
• Proven ability to manage on-site labor and resources.
• Working knowledge of project documentation.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to project initiation and meetings with stakeholders.
• Maintain project programs and communicate with clients.
• Manage project documentation and ensure compliance with H&S regulations.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Knowledge of engineering drawings

Familiarity with MS Office Applications

Education

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

Current & relevant SMSTS & CSCS Card

Job description

Job Details

This well-respected fire systems installer is 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 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 EHS 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.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of engineering drawings.
• Experience in managing small and large budget projects (£k to £m) 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 £, depending on relevant experience and skill set, car allowance, days holiday plus bank holidays, contributory company pension scheme, Life Assurance, Private medical scheme