Mechanical Engineer

Balfour Beatty Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Free parking & travel allowance

Family-friendly policies

Wellbeing support & vaccinations

Job summary

Balfour Beatty VINCI seeks a Mechanical Engineer to join the Central Region in Birmingham. You will coordinate the design, installation and delivery of mechanical works across IPT areas, supporting the Engineering Manager to ensure safe and efficient delivery of complex systems within a major infrastructure project.

The role requires a Mechanical Engineering degree, experience with large-scale construction or infrastructure projects, and strong collaboration across suppliers, subcontractors and

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Experience coordinating mechanical design and delivery on large projects.
• Ability to review designs, specs and subcontractor proposals.
• Strong knowledge of standards, compliance and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate design, installation and delivery of mechanical works across project areas.
• Assist Engineering Manager to ensure safe, efficient delivery of mechanical systems.
• Review designs, specifications and subcontractor proposals with feedback.
• Embed safety, quality and compliance throughout design and delivery stages.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, suppliers and subcontractors for integration.
• Manage technical approvals, documentation and assurance processes.
• Support risk assessments and technical workshops to drive project outcomes.

Skills

Mechanical coordination

Stakeholder management

Safety & compliance

Project delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

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: Mechanical 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).

• Coordinate the design, installation and delivery of mechanical engineering works across assigned project areas.
• Assist and support the Engineering Manager to ensure the safe and efficient delivery of mechanical systems.
• Conduct technical reviews of designs, specifications and subcontractor proposals, providing feedback and recommendations.
• Ensure safety, quality and compliance requirements are embedded throughout all stages of design and delivery.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, suppliers and subcontractors to ensure integration of mechanical systems.
• Manage and monitor technical approvals, documentation and assurance processes to meet project requirements.
• Support engineering reviews, risk assessments and technical workshops, implementing actions to drive successful project outcomes.
• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Experience delivering mechanical engineering solutions within construction, infrastructure or major projects environments.
• Proven ability to coordinate and manage multidisciplinary engineering activities through design and delivery phases.
• Strong knowledge of technical standards, compliance requirements and industry best practice.
• Experience reviewing and challenging engineering designs to ensure safe, practical and efficient solutions.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across project teams, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Experience within rail, transportation or other large-scale infrastructure projects would be advantageous.

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

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.