Senior Facilities Project Engineer Operations

Ceres Power Holdings; Horsham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading clean energy company located in Horsham seeks a Senior Facilities Project Engineer to manage a wide range of facilities-related projects. This role is crucial for ensuring the successful delivery of projects focused on building services and infrastructure upgrades. The ideal candidate will possess relevant engineering qualifications and strong project management skills, and will drive compliance with safety standards. You will be responsible for managing budgets, coordinating contractors, and producing essential project documentation.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering Facilities or building services projects in a commercial environment.
• Strong understanding of building services systems (mechanical, electrical, and fabric).
• Experience managing contractors and multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver facilities and building services projects from concept to completion.
• Manage external contractors and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Prepare project scopes, specifications, cost estimates, and progress reports.

Skills

Relevant engineering qualifications

Project management experience

Strong communication skills

Health & safety knowledge

Education

Degree in engineering or related field

Job description

Ceres Power is a global leader in solid oxide technology, driving the clean energy revolution. Our steel-supported fuel cell and electrolyser technology gives partners a decade of development advantage—accelerating innovation in power generation, green hydrogen, and distributed power solutions for data centre's. Trusted by some of the world’s most progressive companies, our proven designs deliver efficient, low-cost solutions backed by over 5 million test hours. At Ceres, innovation is in our DNA. Join us and be part of a world-class team making a positive impact on the planet.

The Senior Facilities Project Engineer is responsible for the safe, compliant, and efficient delivery of a wide range of facilities‑related projects across the organisation, with a strong focus on building services, infrastructure upgrades, and minor to medium capital works. The role ensures all projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with statutory, safety, and operational requirements, playing a vital part in maintaining business continuity, supporting operational excellence, and driving continuous improvement across the estate.

Key responsibilities include leading and delivering facilities and building services projects from initial concept through to completion; managing external contractors, consultants, and suppliers in line with established contractor management and health and safety procedures; and preparing project scopes, specifications, cost estimates, and programmes. The postholder will ensure full compliance with relevant legislation, standards, and best practice, including CDM regulations, health and safety requirements, and building regulations. You will coordinate closely with internal stakeholders to minimise operational disruption, manage project budgets and monitor costs, and report on progress, risks, and issues. The role also oversees commissioning, handover, and the preparation of essential documentation such as O&M manuals and as‑built information, while proactively identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, sustainability, and asset lifecycle performance.

Knowledge and skills required for the role:

• Relevant engineering, project management or facilities-related qualifications
• Professional membership or working towards membership of a relevant body (e.g. IWFM, CIBSE, IET, or similar)
• Recognised health & safety qualification (e.g. IOSH Managing Safely) desirable
• Proven experience delivering Facilities or building services projects in a commercial, industrial, or scientific environment
• Strong understanding of building services systems (mechanical, electrical, and fabric)
• Sound working knowledge of UK health & safety legislation and contractor management requirements
• Experience managing contractors, consultants, and multi-disciplinary teams
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritise effectively
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Competent in project reporting, cost control, and documentation management