Project Engineer in Glasgow

About us

Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission‑critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centres, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.

About the role

We are looking for a Project Engineer to join our growing team. Reporting to the Head of Regional Install UK / Contracts Manager UK, you will provide first‑line management support to a team of installers, engineers, and subcontractors. You'll lead key installation initiatives, drive team performance, and ensure the successful delivery of projects while supporting the growth and strategic objectives of our UK installation business.

What we can offer

• 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 programme, 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

Key responsibilities

• Maintain a close working relationship with the Installation Management teams to review and improve the department’s current aims and objectives
• Record, monitor and manage any defects and specification/scope deviations
• Direct management of designated team of engineers within the Install Department
• Manage and coordinate engineers and subcontractors’ work on site
• Implement procedures for the execution of work, brief staff in a timely fashion and ensure best practice is exercised
• Plan and schedule manpower and equipment requirements for programmed jobs, guaranteeing that jobs are completed on time and within budget
• Manage and monitor engineers’ documentation to ensure accuracy and expediency, including certifying timesheets for correct hour booking and appropriation
• Conduct regular safety and quality audits on engineers and subcontractors to ensure employees are using correct equipment and working safely
• Identify development areas by means of regular performance assessments to develop a training plan for the team/individuals, including annual appraisals
• Manage work in hand to maximise productivity of the team, accuracy of forecasts, and jobs completed in a timely manner
• Monitor and control allocated budgets and prepare reports and programmes as required by the Head of Regional Install / Contracts Manager UK
• Manage debt and minimise disputes by liaising directly with the Credit Control Department, enabling invoices to be passed for payment

What we look for

• Ability to deal with client requirements in a fast and speedy manner
• Experience of working within an installation team and all responsibilities that come with this role
• Experience supervising/managing a team of engineers
• Ability to build, develop and manage a team through hard work, professionalism, adherence and cadence while fulfilling projects
• Full UK driver’s licence
• Experience in managing and planning Mechanical Fire Suppression systems
• Minimum of 3 years experience within the Fire/Sprinkler Industry preferred
• PC literacy, including knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• Preferred competency of standards, e.g. LPCB BS12845, plus NFPA
• Unrestricted legal right to live and work in the UK; sponsorship or visa support is not available for this role