Full Time, Fixed Term – 18 months
We are looking to appoint a Project Engineer to join our Planned Maintenance service, to work within the team to deliver on Fire Risk Assessment actions and maintenance programmes of work as well as other Fire related areas within social housing.
Your responsibility as part of the team will be for contract management and compliance on multiple streams of work, which will primarily include fire alarm systems, emergency lighting, door entry, warden call systems, fire doors, compartmentation and communal electrical testing & rewires. To achieve this, they will need experience and or qualifications in the Construction/Electrical/Fire Safety industry and it is recommended that they have gained a Level 4 qualification in a related engineering background.
You will need to drive forward delivery of programmes of work and ensure they achieve ambitious standards for our residents and ensure health and safety is maintained to Bristol City Councils highest standards.
You will need strong contract management skills and the ability to build good work relationships with BCC’s contractors and internal workforce.
What will I be doing?
Delivering fire safety works which are generated as actions from external fire risk assessments within social housing. Project management is essential as the post holder will need to work closely with multiple contractors and internal workforce to help manage day to day activities.
The role will require monitoring of contracts to ensure consistent high standards and best value for money is achieved for BCC and its residents.
You holder will need experience of procuring contracts working with local authority procurement and legal teams and have the ability to assist writing specifications, contract documents and necessary reports. It will be expected that the person is able to manage budgets with accurate data and be able to present this to their line manager for reporting purposes.
You will need to take responsibility of multiple projects to ensure that all relevant Health and Safety, CDM regs responsibilities are adhered to by in house and external contractors reporting issues to their line manager.
You will also need to ensure they are compliant with CDM and ensure they are aware of their responsibilities.
You will need to have a good understanding of fire safety compliance and the importance of the golden thread of information.
What do I need to have?
We need someone who holds a relevant recognised engineering qualification equivalent to Degree or HNC standard in Construction/Electrical/Fire Safety engineering, building services and or extensive practical relevant experience, including membership of a professional body.
You should have the drive to take the initiative to introduce innovations to keep continually improving the service we offer to our residents.
Why Bristol City Council?
At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation.
Join us and you’ll receive a generous rewards package including flexible working and flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you’ll be working in a supportive environment where you’ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future. Teamwork will be a key attribute and is highly valued within the team. Fellow engineers, supervisors and management will be there to support any team member as we work towards BCCs goals.
How do I apply?
If you share our values and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below.
To be shortlisted for interview you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.
For permanent Bristol City Council employees, this post will be a secondment.
For employees who are currently on a fixed term contract with Bristol City Council, the secondment must not extend beyond the end of the fixed term period to ensure there is a substantive post to return to.
If you are currently a casual worker or a member of an employment agency (currently working with Bristol City Council) this post will be a fixed term contract.
We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.
Additional Information
This is a
Fixed Term role for 18 months,
37 hours per week. Your working days will be Monday to Friday 8.00- 16.00.
If you would like any more information after reading the job advert along with the attached Job Description and Person Specification then please contact Tom Nipper, M&E and Compliance Lead [email protected] or Simon Crossman, Fire Remediation Manager on [email protected].
Shortlisting will take place from the 8th of June 2026.
Interviews are expected to take place from 23rd of June.
At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the city we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit.
The personal information section (including your name) you’ll complete as part of the application form will not be visible to hiring managers, but is used confidentially to make sure that everyone is treated fairly. 