Deployment Project Engineer
Job Summary
This is a hands-on project engineering role focused on the end-to-end delivery of modular synthetic fuel plants from factory through to field commissioning. You will sit within the Deployment team reporting to the Head of Deployment and play a critical part in scaling operations across the UK and into Europe. If you love being in the field thrive under tight deadlines and want real ownership in a team building an entirely new industry this role is for you.
- Manage the full project delivery lifecycle for 1MW modular systems from factory handover to operational field sites.
- Coordinate timelines Gantt charts and risk registers flagging issues early to keep deployments on schedule.
- Manage civil subcontractors across groundworks utility connections wiring pipeline routes and solar installation.
- Ensure all site construction activities comply with CDM regulations and UK Health and Safety requirements.
- Collaborate closely with production and permitting teams to align manufacturing schedules with deployment timelines.
- Serve as the on-the-ground bridge between factory operations and field sites splitting time between London and project locations.
- 5 or more years of experience managing deployment and construction of physical hardware or infrastructure at project sites.
- A degree in engineering or physical sciences (civil mechanical electrical or chemical).
- Proven experience managing subcontractors and coordinating multi-trade construction activities.
- Background deploying hardware in remote or resource-constrained environments (such as energy defence or research settings).
- Solid knowledge of CDM regulations and UK Health and Safety compliance.
- Technical literacy across civil electrical and mechanical disciplines.
- Proficiency with programme scheduling tools including Gantt charts risk registers and budget tracking.
- Based in the UK and able to work on-site five days per week across London and field project sites.
Salary range: 50000 to 75000 GBP per year. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
On-site primarily between a London factory and project sites. The role requires regular travel within the UK.