Mechanical Site Engineer – Temporary Infrastructure

Balfour Beatty plc; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart working (up to 40% remote)

25 days annual leave

Pension and benefits

Job summary

Balfour Beatty plc in London is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer to support Temporary Site Services at Old Oak Common Station, a key HS2 site. You will coordinate installation, maintenance and performance of site services, utilities and mechanical systems from planning through to completion.

The role focuses on delivering safe, efficient works, coordinating subcontractors, reviewing drawings, and contributing to programmes and reporting with emphasis on health, safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in Mechanical Project Engineer or similar role.
• Background in construction, infrastructure or rail.
• Experience managing mechanical installations and subcontractors.

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 and to specification.
• Plan and coordinate labour, plant, materials and supplier 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 ensure compliance with health, safety, environment and quality standards.
• Support commissioning, testing and handover activities.
• Collaborate with commercial, operational and design teams to identify project risks and opportunities.

Skills

Mechanical projects

Project management

Coordination

Communication

Safety

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project reporting systems

Job description

Balfour Beatty plc in London is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer to support Temporary Site Services at Old Oak Common Station, a key HS2 site. You will coordinate installation, maintenance and performance of site services, utilities and mechanical systems from planning through to completion.

The role focuses on delivering safe, efficient works, coordinating subcontractors, reviewing drawings, and contributing to programmes and reporting with emphasis on health, safety and quality standards.