Vacant positions at SAUTER U.K.

With a history spanning more than 100 years, the SAUTER Group is a worldwide market-leading specialist in developing, manufacturing, and marketing energy-efficient solutions in Building Management Systems. With innovative technology, our solutions help significantly reduce energy consumption and thus protect the environment. We are proud to be committed to our trademark: “Creating Sustainable Environments”.

We currently have the following vacancies:

Commissioning Engineer

OBJECTIVES

• Liaise positively and effectively with clients, sub-contractors, and other members of the Sauter team.
• Work closely with the Project Manager team to ensure commissioning objectives and project deadlines are achieved.
• Commission plant and equipment in line with the client’s specification.
• Check and configure, and where necessary modify, project software and documentation.
• Implement panel modification when applicable.
• Undertake client system demonstrations and user training.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS

Working remotely and reporting to the Technical Director, you will be responsible for the pre-commissioning / commissioning of the controls for all plant and equipment connected to the Sauter system.

Communicating regularly with the project management team, you will provide progress reports and identify snags and issues that are impeding the commissioning process. You will be required to liaise with the client and sub-contractors to ensure correct implementation of design is achieved. On completion of commissioning, you will be responsible for demonstrating, training and handing-over the system to the end client.

Software and product training will be provided, however, previous experience with other control systems would be a benefit. Previous experience in the commissioning of all aspects of HVAC controls and building management systems is desirable. The ability to work independently or within a team is crucial and the knowledge of certain non-proprietary protocols such as BACnet, Modbus and mBus would be advantageous. Knowledge and experience of IT infrastructure and networking is also useful. A full UK driving licence will also be required.

As a southern engineer most of the work will be within the London area, although you will be expected to cover projects across the South should the need arise. Sauter operates nationally and therefore you may also be asked to operate outside of your base area from time to time.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Engineer:

2 to 5 years’ experience within the industry as either a service, commissioning, or application engineer with a fundamental understanding of the “required experience/knowledge” topics listed above.

Skill set should also encompass:

• Able to work independently with minimal support from others.
• Good communicator, able to convey with clarity technical information to others (clients/internal meetings)
• Diligent, able to comprehend and plan the overall requirements of the projects from the outset.

Senior Engineer:

5 to 10 years’ experience as an application engineer or similar within the industry with an in-depth understanding of the “required experience/knowledge” topics listed above.

Skill set should also encompass:

• Puzzle solver, creative when confronted with a challenge.
• Optimist, positive outgoing nature, open minded to alternative options, non-confrontational.
• Leadership qualities, able to oversee/mentor others. Provide technical support to partners/staff.

Principal Engineer:

At least 10 years’ experience as an application engineer or similar within the industry with a comprehensive knowledge of the “required experience/knowledge” topics listed above.

Skill set should also encompass:

• Leadership qualities, able to lead a project team, oversee/mentor others.
• Excellent communicator, able to convey with clarity technical information to others (client/internal meetings, client/staff training).
• Organised, a forward planner, able to handle multiple tasks/projects.
• Meticulous, approaches tasks diligently and systematically.

Principal Systems Sales Engineer

OBJECTIVES

To become the key point of contact between Sauter and its customers.

To obtain enquiries for HVAC system controls and building management systems within the heating, ventilating and air-conditioning industry.

To ensure the highest possible take rate for orders/quotations.

To constantly review, appraise and extend the individual client list.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND MAJOR ACTIVITIES

• To visit Consulting Engineers, End Users, Clients and Contractors in the region to provide sales presentations/demonstrations and to obtain approval and specification for Sauter equipment and solutions.
• To obtain and prepare quotations at a rate commensurate with the agreed order budget for the region.
• To develop and maintain strong customer relationships by regular contact with clients in order to offer project/product advice, introduce new products etc.
• To monitor the operation of the competition and advise the Company regarding changes of price, delivery and technical merit.
• To prepare monthly reports detailing order intake, latest forecasts, expected margin.

ABOUT YOU

The ideal candidate will currently hold a sales role within the HVAC/Controls industry.

The successful applicant will be commercially astute, determined and have strong communication skills, both written and oral. Ideally qualified to degree/HNC level, you may have served a technical apprenticeship. This position requires a valid, full driving licence.