HS2, Britain’s new high-speed railway is at peak construction. Balfour Beatty VINCI is HS2’s construction partner in the Midlands, responsible for delivering 90km of the route, from Long Itchington in Warwickshire to the centre of Birmingham and on to Handsacre in Staffordshire.
Now is a great time to join us and be part of a diverse team of nearly 9,000 people from over 80 nationalities working together to deliver major assets including bridges, tunnels and viaducts. Whether onsite or officed based all colleagues have a key part to play in delivering this critical transport infrastructure project.
Current Opportunity: SME MEP Engineer
Location: Based in Birmingham - the Central Region runs from the east of Birmingham into the city centre, comprising Sublot Delta, 1B, 4 and 5S. More than 50% of the structures within IPT Area North are located in the Central Region. This region, which covers a complex urban environment, also includes the 3.5 mile twin bore Bromford Tunnel. It also includes Interchange Station, as well as crossing three major highways (A45, M6 and M42).
The SME MEP Engineer will act as the technical authority for MEP design, installation, testing, commissioning and handover activities, ensuring compliance with project requirements, engineering standards and regulatory obligations. Working closely with design, construction and commissioning teams, the role is critical to ensuring the successful delivery of complex infrastructure systems across one of Europe's largest construction programmes.
Key Accountabilities:
- Act as the MEP Subject Matter Expert for allocated HS2 assets, facilities and infrastructure works.
- Provide technical leadership and guidance on mechanical, electrical and public health engineering matters.
- Review design deliverables, technical specifications, calculations and construction methodologies.
- Support design assurance and technical approval processes.
- Ensure MEP systems comply with HS2 standards, industry regulations and project requirements.
- Manage technical interfaces between MEP, architectural, civil, structural and rail systems.
- Provide solutions to complex engineering and construction challenges.
- Review subcontractor submissions, RFIs, technical queries and design change requests.
- Support installation, testing, commissioning, validation and handover activities.
- Conduct inspections, audits and quality reviews to ensure compliance with specifications.
- Identify technical risks, opportunities and value engineering initiatives.
- Support project planning and programme delivery by providing expert engineering advice.
- Collaborate with stakeholders, consultants, supply chain partners and client representatives.
- Ensure adherence to health, safety, environmental and quality standards throughout project delivery.
Essential Experience:
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or related discipline.
- Chartered Engineer status (CEng) or working towards professional accreditation.
- Significant experience delivering MEP systems on major infrastructure, rail, transportation, utilities or construction projects.
- Strong technical knowledge of building services and infrastructure MEP systems.
- Experience managing multidisciplinary interfaces and complex engineering challenges.
- Understanding of applicable British Standards, Building Regulations and industry best practices
- Experience supporting construction, commissioning and handover activities.
- Excellent analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong knowledge of quality assurance, testing and commissioning processes.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK to be considered.
Why Join Us:
Flexible working options
Free parking & travel allowance (where eligible)
Family-friendly policies
Excellent pension & healthcare
Wellbeing support & flu vaccinations
About Us
Balfour Beatty VINCI is a joint venture with over 30 years of experience delivering iconic infrastructure, including the Channel Tunnel, Crossrail, and upgrading some of the UK’s busiest motorways. On HS2, we’re building everything from viaducts and tunnels to bridges and embankments across the West Midlands.
Diversity & Inclusion
We’re proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming people from all backgrounds, abilities and neurodiversities. As a Disability Confident Leader, we encourage applications from candidates with disabilities.
Flexible Working
We’re open to discussing flexible working arrangements to suit your needs, aligned with project requirements.