Job Description

Projects Engineer
Job Title: Projects Engineer (Joinery/ Fit-Out)
Department: Projects, Engineering, or Operations
Reports To: Senior Project Manager, Operations Director
Job Purpose:
The Projects Engineer acts as the technical and managerial engine for joinery projects from award to final handover. This role focuses on the onsite delivery, coordinating all technical, logistical, and human elements to ensure the designed joinery is installed flawlessly, on schedule, and to the highest quality standards, while managing client relationships on the front line.
Key Responsibilities:

• Project Coordination & Delivery:
• Take ownership of the onsite delivery phase of joinery and fit-out projects.
• Develop and manage detailed installation programs, method statements, and risk assessments.
• Coordinate all site logistics, including material deliveries, storage, site access, and manpower scheduling.
• Manage and lead the onsite installation team, including direct employees and sub-contractors.
• Technical Management & Problem Solving:
• Conduct thorough site surveys to verify dimensions and conditions prior to manufacture and installation.
• Resolve complex technical challenges and onsite discrepancies between design and actual building conditions.
• Review and approve workshop drawings from a site feasibility and installation perspective.
• Coordinate with other trades (MEP, ceilings, flooring) to ensure seamless integration of joinery elements.
• Client & Stakeholder Interface:
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the client, main contractor, and other stakeholders during the installation phase.
• Lead site progress meetings, providing updates and managing expectations.
• Handle technical queries and provide solutions in real-time to avoid project delays.
• Quality & Compliance Control:
• Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, and site safety regulations.
• Quality & Compliance Control:
• Conduct regular quality inspections during installation, snagging, and prior to handover.
• Manage the snagging and defect rectification process to achieve client sign-off.
• Ensure all health, safety, and environmental policies are strictly adhered to on site.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Essential: Significant experience in managing high-end joinery or architectural fit-out projects on site.
• Essential: Strong technical knowledge of joinery, construction methods, and building regulations.
• Essential: Excellent understanding of site logistics, sequencing, and coordination with other trades.
• Essential: Proven experience in reading construction drawings, GAs, and MEP schematics.
• Desirable: Qualification in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and client-facing skills.
• Strong problem-solving aptitude and ability to work under pressure.
• Competent in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Asta, or similar).
• Valid site safety certifications (e.g., CSCS, SSSTS, or equivalent).

Skills Required