Mechanical Pipefitters - Net Zero Teesside

Balfour Beatty plc; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Balfour Beatty plc on Net Zero Teesside Power is seeking an experienced Mechanical Pipefitter for a site-based role in Teesside. You will install and assemble large-scale piping systems within a major energy construction project, working to drawings and specifications on a multidisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, and right-first-time delivery, with opportunities to contribute to energy infrastructure in the North East.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Mechanical Pipefitter in an industrial or major-project environment.
• Experience installing and working with mechanical and piping systems.
• Ability to work safely as part of a multidisciplinary construction team.

Responsibilities

• Installation and assembly of piping systems.
• Testing, completion and commissioning of pipework.
• Work to engineering drawings, specifications and established processes.

Skills

Mechanical Pipefitter

Reading drawings

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Tools

Piping tools

Job description

About The Role

Be part of one of the UK's most significant new energy projects

Balfour Beatty is building the workforce that will help deliver Net Zero Teesside Power, and we're looking to hear from experienced Mechanical Pipefitters interested in joining us on this landmark project. Net Zero Teesside Power is a major part of the UK's transition towards a lower-carbon energy future, bringing together power generation and carbon capture technology on a major scale, creating an exciting new chapter for energy and engineering on Teesside. For skilled tradespeople in the region and beyond, this is an opportunity to bring your experience to a major project and play a hands‑on role in delivering new UK energy infrastructure.

The Opportunity

We're looking to connect with experienced Mechanical Pipefitters as we prepare our workforce for the next stages of the project. We're particularly interested in hearing from people with experience working on large-scale mechanical, piping, power, energy or industrial projects.

Your Background Might Include

• Mechanical and process pipework
• Large-bore and small-bore pipework
• Installation and assembly of piping systems
• Mechanical equipment and associated pipework
• Power generation
• Petrochemical and process environments
• Oil & gas
• Major industrial construction projects
• Testing, completion and commissioning environments

This is a site based role in Teesside.

Who we're looking for

You'll be an experienced Mechanical Pipefitter with a strong understanding of what it takes to work safely and effectively on a major construction project.

We're Keen To Hear From People Who Can Demonstrate

• Previous experience as a Mechanical Pipefitter in an industrial or major-project environment
• Experience installing and working with mechanical and piping systems
• The ability to work safely as part of a multidisciplinary construction team
• A strong approach to safety, quality and right-first-time delivery
• Experience working to engineering drawings, specifications and established work processes
• A collaborative approach and pride in delivering high-quality work

Experience gained within power, energy, petrochemical, oil & gas, process engineering or other major industrial environments would be particularly relevant.

Why work for us

Why Net Zero Teesside?

This is an opportunity to be part of something significant. Net Zero Teesside represents a major investment in the future of energy and industrial capability on Teesside, bringing together engineering, construction and skilled trades on a substantial programme. For Mechanical Pipefitters, it offers the chance to take the skills you've developed throughout your career and apply them on a high-profile project being delivered right here in the North East.