Project Engineer

Project Engineer Location: Rural Dartford, DA2, Regular travel to project sites around South East and London Contract: Full-time, Permanent, 37.5hours a week.

Salary: (phone number removed) per annum + Performance related bonus

Benefits: 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays, company laptop/mobile phone, Uniform and PPE, Private Healthcare, Pension, Expenses for travel, Parking and career opps.

• Support Project Managers in delivering construction projects across life safety projects, from planning through to handover.
• Help keep projects on programme and within budget, coordinating clients, subcontractors, suppliers and internal teams.
• Ensure project documentation, certification and handover records are complete, accurate and traceable.

Key Responsibilities

Project Delivery & Documentation

• Prepare and maintain risk assessments and method statements (RAMS) and ensure they are issued to site in good time.
• Produce project reports covering progress, quality and programme, escalating potential delays early.
• Compile certification and handover documentation for life safety systems.
• Support accurate project records and documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Receive and coordinate site deliveries.

Site & Resource Coordination

• Coordinate site deliveries, plant, materials and labour to minimise delays.
• Attend site and client progress meetings, recording actions and ensuring they are followed through.
• Support the Project Manager in managing subcontractor performance against scope, programme and quality standards.

Commercial Control

• Track project costs against budget and report variances to the Project Manager. Training provided.
• Identify variations and additional works and maintain accurate records of instructions, delays and site events. Training provided.
• Support applications for payment and cost-to-complete forecasts. Training provided.

Client & Team Communication

• Act as a key point of contact for clients, subcontractors and internal teams.
• Maintain clear written records of decisions, instructions and project communications.
• Communicate progress, issues and potential delays clearly and proactively.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Work in accordance with company health and safety policies and procedures.
• Support responsibilities under CDM Regulations 2015 , as directed by the Project Manager and appointed duty holders.
• Work to relevant technical standards and third-party certification requirements applicable to each project.

Person Specification

Essential

• Previous industry experience in fire alarm or smoke ventilation - not essential - full training will be provided.
• Valid CSCS or ECS card - Essential
• Able to read and interpret drawings, specifications and system layouts . Training provided.
• Organised, confident and proactive, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Competent using common project management and reporting software.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable

• SSSTS or SMSTS qualification.
• Experience compiling certification and handover packs for life safety systems.
• Familiarity with third-party certification schemes such as BAFE .

Apply online with your CV for consideration for this exciting role with strong career prospects!

We look forward to hearing from you! This role is being managed by Debbie Foster - Tunbridge Wells - Office Angels - (phone number removed) (url removed)

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