Project Engineer

Vital Group is one of the fastest-growing, forward-thinking companies in the UK, dedicated to delivering innovative solutions within the critical power and EV charging industries. Specialising in generator service and turnkey EV charging solutions, our goal is to become the most trusted provider in these sectors by re-setting customer service benchmarks and transforming expectations with honesty, integrity, and passion. We are committed to continually raising the bar in customer service excellence.

Our work is delivered by a team of well trained, equipped, and motivated Engineers, supported by a 24/7/365 Operations capability, and led by a diversely skilled Leadership Team.

Vital Group expects all its employees to act as ‘co-owners’ of the business, and to always put safety first, followed closely by customer satisfaction and commercial success. Our values are ones that promote the best behaviour and team ethics, and we believe that this requirement will drive profitable growth and make Vital Group a fantastic place to build a career.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

You will be responsible for organising and overseeing a variety of Vital Power projects, to include:

• Delivering the full end to end service of generator installations for our customers.
• Ordering of all parts, equipment & ancillaries for project works with a focus on buying smart to maximise job margin.
• Liaise with the Project Manager, Projects Team and Group Engineering Manager to ensure project delivery is running to time.
• Liaising with the Operations Team to ensure efficient allocation of labour and resources.
• Site survey attendance for projects won to allow full program of works to be created.
• Creation & submission of project packs once jobs completed.
• Acting as the main point of contact for sites during project works, including site attendance
• Commercial focus on making projects as profitable as possible.
• To provide regular feedback to PM & GM regarding projects & profitability, highlighting any issues encountered & where attention should be paid in terms of pricing.
• Attendance at team meetings, when required, to present to the management team regarding project delivery.
• Adhering to the company's H&S and quality management standards, at all times.
• Liaise and communicate with customers, suppliers, and service providers.
• To demonstrate knowledge and experience of both mechanical and electrical skill sets.

Person Specification

Criteria – Education, Qualifications & Experience:

Essential:

• Good level of general education
• Previous experience in similar generator services companies or within the power generation industry.
• Experience of liaising with both customers and suppliers.
• Valid CSCS/ECS card
• Ability to manage own workload and establish priorities
• Strong commercial awareness
• Experience of working effectively as part of a team as well as independently
• Ability to solve problems with a positive attitude
• Self-motivated and able to learn quickly
• Strong attention to detail with high levels of accuracy
• Willingness to undertake further training as required for professional development
• Able to liaise with customers professionally and convey information

Desirable:

• Electrically qualified
• Project management experience, preferably in the power generation industry.
• Brand-specific generator training courses

Next Steps:

We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. If you require any additional support to attend an interview, please let us know in advance.

The role is due to commence ASAP after the offer has been made, but we can be flexible with the start date depending on prior commitments.

Please note that proof of the right to work in the UK will be required.