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Vix Technology

Project Engineer

Posted 19 Days Ago
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In-Office
Manchester, Greater Manchester, England, GBR
Mid level
In-Office
Manchester, Greater Manchester, England, GBR
Mid level
Support delivery of transit and ticketing projects by coordinating technical activities, conducting site surveys, managing equipment/logistics, supporting installations and commissioning, producing documentation, and liaising with customers, suppliers and internal teams to ensure safe, on-time deployments.
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About Vix Technology

Vix Technology is a global leader in automated fare collection, transit payments, and mobility solutions. We work with transport authorities and operators around the world to deliver innovative technology that improves the passenger experience and supports smarter public transport networks.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Project Engineer to support the successful delivery of customer projects across our transport and ticketing portfolio.

This role is ideal for an experienced Field Service Engineer, Installation Engineer, Technical Support Engineer, or similar professional looking to take the next step into project delivery. You'll combine your technical knowledge with planning, coordination, and stakeholder management skills to ensure installations and deployments are delivered smoothly, safely, and on schedule.

Working closely with Project Managers, customers, suppliers, and internal teams, you'll play a key role in preparing sites, coordinating equipment, supporting deployments, and resolving technical challenges throughout the project lifecycle.


RequirementsKey ResponsibilitiesProject Delivery Support
  • Support Project Managers in the planning and execution of customer projects.
  • Coordinate technical activities throughout project delivery.
  • Assist in developing deployment, installation, and commissioning plans.
  • Monitor project progress and identify risks, issues, or dependencies.
Site Surveys & Readiness
  • Conduct site surveys and assessments to determine installation requirements.
  • Produce clear survey reports, including photographs, measurements, and recommendations.
  • Verify site readiness before installation activities commence.
  • Identify infrastructure, power, communications, or environmental requirements.
Installation Coordination
  • Coordinate installation activities with customers, subcontractors, and internal teams.
  • Ensure equipment, tools, and resources are available ahead of scheduled works.
  • Support installation and commissioning activities where required.
  • Act as a technical point of contact during deployment activities.
Equipment & Logistics Management
  • Work with procurement, warehouse, and project teams to ensure equipment is ordered and delivered on time.
  • Track equipment allocation and deployment schedules.
  • Verify equipment configurations and readiness before dispatch.
  • Support inventory and asset management processes.
Technical Documentation
  • Maintain accurate project records and documentation.
  • Produce technical reports, installation documentation, and handover packs.
  • Update project plans, risk logs, and action trackers as required.
  • Support customer acceptance and project closure activities.
Stakeholder Engagement
  • Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal teams.
  • Attend project meetings and provide technical updates.
  • Support issue resolution and escalation management.
  • Ensure customer expectations are managed effectively throughout delivery.
Health, Safety & Quality
  • Comply with all health and safety requirements during site activities.
  • Ensure installations meet company and customer quality standards.
  • Promote safe working practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
Skills & ExperienceEssential
  • Experience working in a field engineering, installation, service engineering, or technical support environment.
  • Strong understanding of hardware installations and technical deployments.
  • Experience conducting site surveys or technical assessments.
  • Excellent organisational and coordination skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple activities and priorities simultaneously.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Comfortable working with customers and external stakeholders.
  • Full driving licence and willingness to travel to customer sites.
Desirable
  • Experience supporting technology deployment projects.
  • Knowledge of networking, communications, or transport technologies.
  • Experience within public transport, ticketing, fare collection, or infrastructure projects.
  • Experience and/or qualifications relating to electrical or mechanical engineering.
  • Understanding of project delivery methodologies.
  • PRINCE2 Foundation, APM, or equivalent project qualification.
  • Experience working with subcontractors and installation partners.

Benefits

What’s in it for you?

Besides the opportunity to work for a global company that is customer and people focused, we offer:

  • A focus on learning and development
  • A great team of like-minded professionals
  • Private Healthcare
  • Income Protection Scheme
  • Pension
  • Group Life Assurance
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Electric Car Benefit Scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Eyecare and Spectacle Vouchers

Sounds good? Then apply now. Get on board today!

Add your resume and anything else to showcase why you would be a great addition to our team. We regret that this position is only available for UK&I citizens/Residents with indefinite leave to remain in the UK&I, with current full time work rights for the United Kingdom, currently residing in the UK.

No recruitment agencies, please! We won’t accept any introductions.

Vix Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all people and want to build a workforce as diverse as the community we serve. We aim to have a work environment where everyone feels included and everyone can realise their full potential.

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