Project Engineer
Johnson Controls
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Manchester • United Kingdom
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About the role
- Provide first‑line leadership to a team of subcontractors
- Ensure high‑quality delivery across fire suppression installation projects
- Reporting to the Head of Regional Install UK / Contracts Manager UK
- Help drive performance, support strategic growth, and maintain strong customer relationships
- Leading installation delivery, quality, and Health & Safety standards
- Managing your own financial work bank and supporting cost optimisation
- Coordinating subcontractors on site
- Monitoring defects, scope deviations, and documentation accuracy
- Planning manpower and equipment to meet project timelines and budgets
- Conducting regular safety and quality audits
- Supporting team development through performance assessments and annual appraisals
- Managing workload to maximise productivity and forecast accuracy
- Preparing reports and programmes for senior management
- Liaising with Credit Control to minimise disputes and support timely invoicing
Requirements
- 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)
Benefits
- Competitive salary, company car and bonus
- Hybrid working – site / office / WFH
- 25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays and sick pay
- Comprehensive benefits package including 7% matched pension, life assurance, employee assistance program, employee referral scheme, employee discounts including high street brands, cycle to work scheme, and discount on Johnson Controls security products
- Extensive product and on-the-job/cross-training opportunities with outstanding resources available
- Encouraging and collaborative team environment
- Career development through various career ladders including Customer Service
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
fire suppression installationmechanical fire suppression systemsproject managementquality auditscost optimisationperformance assessmentsdocumentation accuracymanpower planningbudget managementdefect monitoring
Soft Skills
leadershiporganisational skillscommunication skillsteam developmentmotivationperformance managementcustomer relationship managementproductivity maximisationforecast accuracystrategic growth
Certifications
full UK driving licence