Senior Project Engineer (SPE)

POSITION TITLE: Senior Project Engineer (SPE) LOCATION: Peterborough DEPARTMENT: Systems WORKING HOURS: 09:00am – 18:00pm SALARY: Dependent on Experience REPORTS TO: Head of Systems Engineering ABOUT ES BROADCAST ES Broadcast is a leading provider of equipment sales, equipment rental and systems integration services to the professional broadcast industry, as well as live events, esports, corporate and government sectors. The company is part of the ES Media Group, which also includes divisions in the cinema equipment rental (Film Store Rental) and library migration and content services (Memnon/LMH) industries. The HR function provides services to all companies across the ES Media Group in UK, Europe, New Zealand and USA. PURPOSE OF THE ROLE The (Systems) Senior Project Engineer (SPE) role forms part of the team for the design, installation and delivery of the Broadcast, operational and other technical elements of our projects and management of installations. A SPE manages the detailed design, installation and commissioning stages of a project. This includes but is not limited to production of all project schematics and schedules, completion of testing and handover documentation, and supervision of the wiring teams.The SPE is the main point of contact for the customer, assisting with any enquires they have regarding the project from receiving the initial scope to final project sign-off. The SPE is also involved in the overall efficiency of the Systems Division with process reviews, tracking lessons learnt during projects and providing feedback in the review sessions.Supplementary tasks to the role are varied and include managing stock ordering master sheets with quarterly updates, assisting with material for marketing following each project and on occasion providing Pre-Sales assistance to the Proposals team.The SPE role can include working away domestically and internationally, generally for short periods and / or repeat trips.The role requires experience in systems delivery and experience of managing teams in an agile manner and the ability to remain calm under pressure in order to ensure a successful project delivery. DUTIES AND KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Main point of contact for customersProject timeline and budget managementLead initial systems design conversations with customer from Proposals scopeSystems DesignSystems documentation creation, management, change trackingEquipment installation, management of configuration and testingAdvising admin staff on equipment purchasing requirementsPrebuild and materials purchasing list generationWiring team SupervisionProject status reporting, internal and client facingCreation of change requests and variationsSupervision of additional Engineering staffCompletion of project acceptance procedureDelivering acceptance documentationProject snaggingConversion of proposals response to project deliverablesManaging site work inc. Health and Safety, RAMS, First Aid to current processThe above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by the organisation and the overall business objectives of the organisation, examples of which could include:
Initial discussion with client regarding requirements, project scopingProviding sales and proposals engineering supportCase studies and website content creationChairing project meetingsCustomer supportSkills training for and supervision of Junior Project EngineersQuality control enforcementConflict resolutionRELATIONSHIPS
Reports To: Head of Systems EngineeringInstructions from: Head of Systems Engineering, Divisional Director – Systems IntegrationLiaises With: Proposals Team, Project Team, Sales TeamESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
Previous project delivery experienceFirm knowledge of broadcast systems and technologyBroad equipment configuration knowledgeApplicant must be able to demonstrate an understanding of the following areas; Planning, Quality Focus, resolving problems, Managing Processes, and Commercial AwarenessAttention to detail as well as excellent written and verbal communication skillsMS Office - Specifically ExcelAutoCAD LTApplicant must be self-motivated, have strong timekeeping and organisational skillsFull UK Driving LicenceBENEFICIAL SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS and EXPERIENCE
MS Project / Smartsheet / other Gantt management softwareMS VisioProject management qualificationWorking within ISO9001 EnvironmentsOperational ExperienceGENERAL REQUIREMENTS
To take responsibility for your own health and safety as necessaryTo comply with the company’s disciplinary and grievance procedure as requiredTo comply with the company’s policies and procedures at all timesThe post holder will be required to undertake such other duties as may be required within the grade and competence of the post. Therefore, the list of duties in this job description should not be regarded as exclusive or exhaustiveDuties are set out in this job description but please note that, in consultation with the post holder, the company reserves the right to update the job description from time to time to reflect changes in or to the role. Significant permanent changes in duties and responsibilities will require agreed revisions to be made to this job description
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