Job Description
Project Engineer / Manager – Fire & Security
Location: Glasgow, Central Belt & Edinburgh Areas
Salary: 40,000 – 45,000 basic + bonuses + company vehicle
Are you an experienced engineer ready to take the next step into management? Or a current team leader looking for a company that truly rewards your technical and leadership skills? Our client, a highly respected and rapidly growing fire and security provider with an outstanding reputation for service excellence across Scotland, is looking for a Project Engineer / Manager to join their expanding team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a company that invests in its people, offering a competitive package, excellent benefits, and a clear career pathway. You’ll manage a team of 5 engineers, overseeing a mix of commercial and residential projects while still getting your hands on the tools and leading by example.
The Role:
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Manage, mentor, and lead a team of engineers, ensuring projects are delivered on time, to budget, and to the highest standards.
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Handle installation, servicing, and maintenance of fire and security systems across commercial and residential sites (focus on commercial).
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Conduct site surveys, prepare quotes, and produce drawings for projects.
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Participate in a call-out rota (1 in 6) – ensuring support is always available for client sites.
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Manage project resources, schedules, and compliance documentation.
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Maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted point of contact for all projects.
What We’re Looking For:
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Proven experience in fire and security systems, including installation, service, and maintenance.
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Current experience in a management or senior engineering role
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Hands-on approach – comfortable working on the tools when needed and leading by example.
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Strong organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
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Confident producing quotes, drawings, and technical documentation.
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Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the Central Belt, Glasgow, and Edinburgh.
What’s On Offer:
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Competitive salary: 40,000 – 45,000 basic + bonuses.
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Company vehicle and personal mileage allowance.
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29 days holiday + 1 for your birthday, plus an extra day per year of service.
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40-hour working week with structured overtime and call-out payments.
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Long-term, stable role with a market-leading company.
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Opportunity to lead a growing team, develop your career, and work on high-profile projects.
This role is perfect for a senior engineer looking to step into management or an existing manager who wants to stay technically engaged while shaping and leading a team. If you’re proactive, hands-on, and thrive in a dynamic, client-focused environment, this is an opportunity you don’t want to miss.
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