Senior Engineer - Multi Skilled

Job Description

We are small family run business who offer specialist system installation services to the construction industry, specifically working in the new build housing sector. We are seeking a Senior Engineer - Multi Skilled on a Full time basis, to work within our installation team delivering a range of low voltage specialist systems such as:

  • IRS & Fibre IRS Systems

  • CCTV Systems

  • Door Entry & Access Control Systems

  • AV Systems

  • Fire and Life Safety Systems

Reporting to the Operations Manager successful candidates will ultimately be responsible for taking ownership of their own time on site and working towards delivering projects on time and to our high quality of standards and workmanship, while also supporting and guiding other engineers where required.

We are looking for an energetic and confident individual who is ready to take on a new challenge and work within a growing team of professionals.

Key Areas of Responsibility

  • Installation of equipment and materials as per industry and British standards

  • Leading by example on site and maintaining high standards of workmanship

  • Supporting junior engineers and improving site productivity and quality

  • Management inventory of and organisation of company Van

  • Ensure all work carried out is of a high quality and standard

  • To follow safe working procedures and operating procedures

  • To follow all compliance procedures

  • To enter correct and detailed reports on our SIMPRO mobile app system

  • To work safely following all RAMS and correct use of provided PPE

  • Updating progress trackers for live projects

  • Liaising with clients and site teams to provide progress updates

  • Identifying issues early and supporting fault finding and resolution on site

  • Providing system handover and training to clients

  • Ensuring your time is managed efficiently and tasks are prioritised correctly on site

  • Provide excellent Customer Service to exceed the expectations and requirements of both the internal and external customers, establishing and maintaining effective relationships with customers.

Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s)

  • Meeting & exceeding delivery deadlines

  • Customer Satisfaction

  • Developing strong and effective relationships with internal staff & customers

  • Reduced snagging and return visits through right first time workmanship

  • Supporting and developing less experienced engineers on site

Required Attitude & Work Ethic

  • Strong attention to detail and organisational skills

  • Excellent interpersonal & communication skills

  • Ability to remain effective even when working under pressure

  • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information

  • A driven and optimistic team player

  • Critical thinking and problem-solving skills

  • Honesty, Integrity and reliability

  • Flexibility in approach and outlook when the situation demands

Required Experience, Knowledge & Skills

  • Experience working in a similar senior installation engineer position (minimum 5 years+)

  • Strong experience across multiple low voltage systems (IRS/Fibre IRS, CCTV, Access Control, Door Entry and AV)

  • Good written and verbal communication skills

  • Proficiency with basic computing functions

  • Competent and experienced with working with technical drawings

  • Confident working independently on live construction sites and managing priorities

Expected Qualifications

As a minimum we expect engineers to hold a current ECS Card in addition to other manufacturer and sector specific accreditations.

Future Developments and Opportunities

Training and supervision would be provided but it is expected that the successful candidate would continually increase their market and technical competence on their own initiative.

Development from the initial role could be driven by the successful candidate as the company grows to progress to Commissioning and Management roles.

What's on Offer

  • This is a Full time field based position working primarily in London and the South east.

  • Working hours to be 6.30am-4pm Monday to Friday although some flexibility may be required

  • 20 days holiday + Bank Holidays + extra day for birthday

  • Enrolment in pension scheme (after probation period)

  • Excellent Overtime rates to boost your earnings x1.5 on Saturdays, x2 on Sundays

  • All work clothing and PPE provided

  • Company Phone Provided

  • Company Laptop Provided

  • Company Vehicle Provided

  • Salary: £35,000 to £45,000/year depending on experience

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