Smoke Vent Engineer

V7 Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist recruitment agency is seeking a Project Engineer for smoke ventilation systems in London and the South East. The role involves installation, testing, and commissioning of systems, along with client training. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years' experience in smoke ventilation or HVAC, strong engineering skills, and the ability to work under pressure. This position offers a competitive salary of £35,000-£50,000 and benefits including a company vehicle, annual leave, and ongoing training.

Benefits

Competitive salary

24 days annual leave + BH

Company vehicle + fuel card

Mobile phone

Pension scheme

Life assurance - 4x annual salary

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in Smoke Ventilation, Controls or HVAC industries.
• Full clean driving license (minor points considered).
• CSCS card.

Responsibilities

• Installation, testing, snagging and commissioning of smoke ventilation systems.
• Providing client training and obtaining system sign-off.
• Daily communication with the Project Manager regarding progress and issues.

Skills

Strong engineering and electronics knowledge

Excellent planning, record-keeping and communication skills

Ability to work from schematics, site plans and project drawings

Ability to provide technical support to clients and colleagues

Strong interpersonal skills with a positive attitude

Methodical approach with excellent attention to detail

Able to work independently or as part of a team

Physically fit

Job description

Project Engineer - Smoke Ventilation Systems

Location: London & Home Counties

Salary: £35,000-£50,000 + Benefits

Hours: Full-time, permanent

V7 Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Project Engineer to join a growing specialist within the life-safety smoke ventilation sector. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a variety of installation and commissioning projects across the Southeast and occasionally UK-wide. The successful candidate will work closely with project management teams, clients and site engineers to ensure safe and compliant delivery.

Package

• Competitive salary ranging from £35,000-£50,000 (flexible, DOE)
• 24 days annual leave + BH
• Company vehicle + fuel card
• Mobile phone
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance - 4x annual salary
• Ongoing training and development

Responsibilities

• Installation, testing, snagging and commissioning of smoke ventilation systems
• Providing client training and obtaining system sign-off
• Ensuring all commissioning and documentation records are completed accurately
• Daily communication with the Project Manager regarding progress and issues
• Supporting strategy and programme design
• Resolving technical problems on site
• Working in line with strict Health & Safety procedures
• Identifying and minimising site risks
• Maintaining a professional appearance on site
• Keeping up to date with technical information
• Delivering thorough handovers to After-Sales teams
• Monitoring subcontract labour and training engineers where required

Requirements

• Strong engineering and electronics knowledge
• Minimum 5 years' experience in Smoke Ventilation, Controls or HVAC industries
• Excellent planning, record-keeping and communication skills
• Ability to work from schematics, site plans and project drawings
• Ability to provide technical support to clients and colleagues
• Well organised, proactive and commercially aware
• Able to work independently or as part of a team
• Strong interpersonal skills with a positive attitude
• Methodical approach with excellent attention to detail
• Able to remain professional under pressure
• Full clean driving licence (minor points considered)
• CSCS card
• Physically fit
• Willing to travel and stay away when required

To learn more about this opportunity or to be considered for the role, apply now and Rob Carney from V7 Recruitment will be in touch with further information.

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