Project Engineer (Fire Risk Assessment Remedial Works) Location: Bristol Salary: £26.51ph Hours: Monday - Friday, 9 am -5 pm, 37 hours per week Contract Type: 3-month Contract Job Purpose To deliver Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) remedial works across housing and property assets, ensuring all identified fire safety actions are appropriately scoped, designed, and implemented. The role is responsible for managing technical projects from initial assessment through to completion, ensuring compliance with statutory fire safety, building regulations, and Health & Safety requirements. You will provide technical engineering expertise, develop specifications and drawings, manage contractors, and ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to required quality standards. The role also involves stakeholder engagement, customer communication, and contributing to continuous improvement in fire safety compliance and service delivery. Key Responsibilities: Review Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) reports and identify remedial works Develop scopes of work, specifications, drawings, and feasibility studies Produce technical documentation including schedules of rates and design information Manage end-to-end delivery of fire safety remedial projects Carry out site inspections, surveys, and monitor works in progress Manage contractor performance, quality, and compliance standards Ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation, CDM Regulations, and fire safety requirements Raise orders, certify payments, and maintain accurate project records Monitor budgets, expenditure, and programme progress Provide technical advice to internal teams and external consultants Produce reports and updates for senior management, boards, and committees Maintain accurate asset and project data systems Engage with customers and stakeholders to ensure effective communication and satisfaction Support reporting, forecasting, and overall programme delivery About You We are looking for someone confident in managing technical projects within construction, housing, or building services. You will be organised, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, delivering high-quality outcomes in fire safety and compliance. Requirements: Experience in project management or engineering within construction, housing, or building services Knowledge of fire safety, FRA works, or building compliance (desirable) Strong understanding of CDM Regulations and Health & Safety legislation Experience managing contractors and delivery of maintenance or installation works Ability to produce clear technical reports, specifications, and drawings Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills Experience managing budgets and programmes of work Ability to work independently and use own initiative Commitment to equality, diversity, safeguarding, and inclusive service delivery Full valid UK driving licence Competency in Microsoft Office applications Desirable Experience: Project management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2 or equivalent) Experience using CAD and producing fire alarm drawings Knowledge of procurement and financial procedures Experience working within the social housing sector Understanding of sustainability and low-energy construction principles Commitment to keeping up to date with British Standards, legislation, and best practice What We Offer: Opportunity to improve building and resident safety Involvement in major housing and regeneration projects Supportive Planned Maintenance team environment Training and professional development opportunities Competitive local authority benefits package