MEP Construction Lead for Major Rail Projects

HS2 Ltd.; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Free parking

Travel allowance

Family-friendly policies

Wellbeing support

Job summary

HS2 is seeking an experienced MEP package lead to join the Midlands delivery team. Working with Balfour Beatty VINCI, you will lead installation, commissioning and handover of MEP packages across major rail infrastructure, coordinating interfaces with civil, structural, architectural and rail teams.

The role requires proven experience delivering MEP packages on large projects, strong knowledge of MEP systems, subcontractor management, and a solid grasp of NEC contracts.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering MEP packages on major infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health systems.
• Experience managing subcontractors and multidisciplinary teams.
• Familiarity with NEC contracts and project controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of MEP packages from installation to commissioning and handover.
• Manage MEP subcontractors, ensuring compliance with project specifications, quality standards, and HSQE requirements.
• Coordinate interfaces between MEP, civil, structural, architectural, and rail teams.
• Monitor progress against milestones and implement recovery plans.
• Identify and mitigate project risks while driving improvement and excellence.
• Support commercial teams with forecasting, change control, compensation events, and NEC management.
• Ensure all works are delivered safely and in compliance with statutory requirements and procedures.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, stakeholders, designers, and supply chain partners.

Skills

MEP management

Subcontractor management

Stakeholder management

Planning

Problem solving

Risk management

NEC contract familiarity

Education

Relevant engineering or construction qualification (HNC/HND/Degree or equivalent)

Job description

HS2 is seeking an experienced MEP package lead to join the Midlands delivery team. Working with Balfour Beatty VINCI, you will lead installation, commissioning and handover of MEP packages across major rail infrastructure, coordinating interfaces with civil, structural, architectural and rail teams.

The role requires proven experience delivering MEP packages on large projects, strong knowledge of MEP systems, subcontractor management, and a solid grasp of NEC contracts.