Mechanical Project Engineer - Site Services (Rail)

Balfour Beatty plc; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart working up to 40% remote

25 days annual leave

Pension

Share incentive plan

Volunteer leave

Recognition schemes

Job summary

Balfour Beatty is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer to support the HS2 Temporary Site Services at Old Oak Common, London. You will work with the Project Manager to coordinate installation, maintenance and performance of critical site services and mechanical systems through planning to completion.

The role requires experience in mechanical project execution, strong planning and communication skills, and a solid background in infrastructure or major projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Mechanical Project Engineer, Mechanical Site Engineer, Package Engineer or similar role.
• Background in construction, infrastructure, utilities, rail, M&E or major projects.
• Experience managing mechanical installations and subcontractor activities.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems and site-based engineering delivery.
• Excellent organisational, planning and communication skills.
• Knowledge of health, safety, environmental and quality requirements.
• Experience using Microsoft Office and project reporting systems.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of temporary mechanical site services across a major infrastructure project.
• Coordinate mechanical installations, maintenance activities and subcontractors.
• Manage temporary utilities, including water, drainage, pumping and other site service systems.
• Monitor construction progress and ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently and to specification.
• Plan and coordinate labour, plant, materials and specialist supply chain partners.
• Review engineering drawings, technical specifications and installation methodologies.
• Contribute to short-term programmes, work schedules and project reporting.
• Promote a positive safety culture and ensuring compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality standards.
• Support commissioning, testing and handover activities.
• Working collaboratively with commercial, operational and design teams to identify project risks and opportunities.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Project coordination

Site delivery

Planning & scheduling

Communication skills

Health safety knowledge

MS Office

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Balfour Beatty is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer to support the HS2 Temporary Site Services at Old Oak Common, London. You will work with the Project Manager to coordinate installation, maintenance and performance of critical site services and mechanical systems through planning to completion.

The role requires experience in mechanical project execution, strong planning and communication skills, and a solid background in infrastructure or major projects.