Project Engineer UK

🎯 The role

We're French, post-Series B scale-up, and now building the UK from the ground up — first councils signed, first go-lives delivered. We are already working with +200 local authorities in France, Belgium & Switzerland and are now expanding in the UK.

As Project Engineer , you'll take the lead in delivering, supporting and supervising client projects, and reporting to Manuella (Head of Operations).

This is a great fit if you enjoy working hands-on with hardware in the field, coordinating partners to get things installed right, and want to be part of a team that values ownership, collaboration and getting things done.

🚀 What you'll do

PMO delivery

Lead the end-to-end rollout of our installations across council sites, ensuring smooth delivery from kick-off to handover.

Oversee the configuration and commissioning of camera units to meet each council's requirements.

Partner management

Train and certify partners on the installation and maintenance of our solutions, ensuring compliance with our quality and uptime standards.

Act as the interface between installation partners and HQ, coordinating schedules, priorities and escalations.

Client technical support

Serve as the named technical point of contact for councils, triaging and resolving issues within defined SLAs.

Challenge orientation choice and ensure that the partner meets Vizzia’s standards regarding execution and delivery-time.

Conduct site surveys to validate camera types and installation locations, and produce execution packs for installers (HQ and local partners).

Coordinate spares and replacements with HQ to minimise downtime.

With HQ

Produce regular reports and progress updates for management.

Manage stock levels and maintain accurate records to keep projects on track.

Build strong working relationships with HQ, external partners and council clients.

In the field

Mobility: This role covers deployments across the UK, regular regional travel is an integral part of the job.

✅ Who you are

At least 5 years experience working with technical delivery or field operations of CCTV systems, ideally in council, public-sector, or similarly complex environments.

Electricity — understanding of electrical systems, outdoor installations, and pole/camera fixings would be a bonus.

Track record of deploying and commissioning hardware or camera systems.

Confident managing multiple projects at once and keeping everyone informed.

Great communication skills — comfortable breaking down and explaining technical issues.

Organised, proactive, and able to work independently.

Full working proficiency English skills

UK driving licence is required to get between sites.

⭐ Bonus points

EV charging infrastructure.

Experience with UK local authorities / the public sector / B2G.

🚀 Growth perspectives

This is a builder role! You'll be the first Project Engineer in the UK. As you build traction and autonomy, the scope is yours to expand. More ownership over UK operations, a bigger say in partner strategy, and potentially building out your own team as we scale.

What we offer

🏝 Permanent contract (20 days annual leave + bank holidays)

💻 Macbook

🏥 Health insurance plan

✈️ Opportunities to work from our Paris office

💼 Central London office

☀️ Yearly offsite with the whole team

Recruitment process

Screening call - Talent Acquisition 30’

Hiring Manager call - Head of Operations 45’

Business case debrief - UK Country Manager & Head of Operations - 1h

Meet the team in Paris/HQ (Head of Operations & team, VP Ops, COO)

Reference check

Offer

We aim at a ~20 day process. If successful, you’ll have 5 days to confirm your decision. We’ll be thrilled to welcome you aboard!

If you've read this far, you're probably very interested in the role and/or Vizzia. We'd like to hear from you even if you feel you don't check every box.