Mechanical Site Engineer

BAM UK & Ireland

Aberdeen City

On-site

GBP 45,000 - 65,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company car/car allowance/travel

Pension 8% matched

Private healthcare

Life assurance

26 days holiday

Wellbeing days

Volunteering day

Personal and professional development

Job summary

BAM UK & Ireland's Infrastructure Segment is seeking a Mechanical Site Engineer to join the EGL2 project teams in the Drax area, North Yorkshire. On a large HVDC transmission link, you will supervise HVAC installations, coordinate with electrical and other trades, and ensure work aligns with DW/144 and safety standards.

You will lead subcontractors, manage program milestones, oversee testing and commissioning readiness, and maintain quality records while keeping site professionalism at the

Qualifications

CSCS
SSSTS
Desirable: Familiar with DW/144
Desirable: Experience managing HVAC work packages

Responsibilities

Supervise the installation of HVAC systems in HVDC Converter Station (AHUs, Dehumidifiers, HRUs, VRF, DX).
Direct and manage subcontractors to ensure safe, efficient delivery of HVAC packages.
Lead safety: enforce HSQE procedures and permits-to-work.
Review subcontractor risk assessments, method statements, and safety docs before and during work.
Coordinate with electrical and other trades to sequence M&E works and resolve interfaces.
Ensure plant/equipment installations meet drawings, specs, and DW/144/CIBSE requirements.
Assist in labour, plant, and materials planning to meet milestones.
Monitor workmanship and perform inspections and testing for quality.
Maintain records: test docs, commissioning docs, logs, progress reports.
Communicate with project managers, engineers, QS, safety officers, and clients.
Support commissioning and handover with testing and inspections.
Maintain professional site environment and organize areas safely.
Address technical/workforce issues promptly to prevent delays.
Ensure statutory inspections and testing are completed and documented.
Participate in safety, programme, and progress meetings.

Skills

Site supervision

HVAC systems

Safety leadership

Coordination with contractors

Job description

Building a sustainable tomorrow

BAM UK & Ireland's Infrastructure Segment are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Mechanical Site Engineer to join our friendly - Eastern Green Link 2 (EGL2) project teams in Drax, North Yorkshire. EGL2 is a 525kV, 2GW high voltage direct current (HVDC) subsea and underground onshore transmission link with two HVDC convertor stations constructed at either end of the cable route.
The project once completed will transport green energy generated in Scotland through the EGL2 infrastructure to other parts of the UK where it is needed, providing enough electricity to power around two million homes. This is an exciting opportunity to work on large-scale engineering project that plays a key role in delivering critical infrastructure, paving the way for future renewable developments across Scotland.
Based on our site in Peterhead, youll be at the heart of a team dedicated to making a real difference. If youre looking for a role where you can contribute to meaningful projects while working alongside passionate and supportive colleagues, wed love to hear from you!

Your team

BAM operates a flexible working policy

Making Possible

Key Responsibilities

Supervise the installation of the HVAC systems in an HVDC Converter Station consisting of climate control systems with AHUs, Dehumidifiers, HRUs, VRF and DX systems.
Direct and manage the subcontractors to ensure safe and efficient delivery of HVAC related packages.
Safety leadership: Implement and enforce safety procedures, permit-to-work systems, ensuring compliance with HSQE requirements.
Review subcontractor safety documentation: Check all subcontractor risk assessments, method statements, and safety documentation in accordance with company procedures before work commences and during execution.
Coordinate with other disciplines: Work closely with the electrical contractor and other specialist contractors to sequence M&E works and resolve interface issues.
Technical oversight: Ensure installations of plant and equipment (AHUs, Dehumidifiers, HRUs, VRF and DX systems) are completed to drawings, specifications, and regulations (DW/144 and CIBSE)
Programme and resource management: Assist in the allocation of labour, plant, and materials effectively, ensuring works are delivered to project schedules and milestones.
Quality assurance: Monitor workmanship and system installations, carrying out inspections and testing to ensure compliance with project specifications, standards, and client requirements.
Documentation and reporting: Maintain accurate records, test and commissioning documentation, permits, material delivery logs, and progress reports.
Stakeholder communication: Liaise with project managers, engineers, quantity surveyors, safety officers, and clients to communicate progress, technical issues, and coordination requirements.
Support commissioning and handover: Oversee testing, inspections, and commissioning of the systems to ensure readiness for client handover.
Site professionalism: Maintain a professional site environment, ensuring areas are organised, safe, and meet client interface expectations.
Problem resolution: Rapidly address technical or workforce issues to prevent delays and maintain continuous progress.
Compliance oversight: Ensure statutory inspections, safety checks, and testing requirements are completed, documented, and reviewed.
Project contribution: Participate in meetings on safety, programme, resources, and progress to ensure HVAC systems integrate smoothly with the overall project.