Project Engineer

Project Engineer – Fire Suppression

Location: Northwest or Yorkshire – Field based role

What You’ll Do

As a Project Engineer, you’ll provide first‑line leadership to a team of subcontractors, ensuring high‑quality delivery across fire suppression installation projects. Reporting to the Head of Regional Install UK / Contracts Manager UK, you’ll help drive performance, support strategic growth, and maintain strong customer relationships.

• Lead installation delivery, quality, and Health & Safety standards.
• Manage your own financial work bank and support cost optimisation.
• Coordinate subcontractors on site.
• Monitor defects, scope deviations, and documentation accuracy.
• Plan manpower and equipment to meet project timelines and budgets.
• Conduct regular safety and quality audits.
• Support team development through performance assessments and annual appraisals.
• Manage workload to maximise productivity and forecast accuracy.
• Prepare reports and programmes for senior management.
• Liaise with Credit Control to minimise disputes and support timely invoicing.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience working within an installation environment.
• Proven experience supervising or managing engineering teams.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to build, motivate, and develop high‑performing teams.
• A full UK driving licence.
• Experience with Mechanical Fire Suppression systems.
• Ideally 3+ years in the Fire/Sprinkler industry.
• Good PC literacy, including Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of LPCB BS12845 and/or NFPA standards (preferred).

Due to the nature of this position, we are only able to consider applicants who currently have the unrestricted legal right to live and work in the UK. We are unable to provide sponsorship or assist with visa applications for this role.