Section Engineer

Balfour Beatty plc; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Free parking & travel allowance

Family-friendly policies

Wellbeing support & flu vaccinations

Job summary

Balfour Beatty VINCI is delivering HS2’s Midlands package, coordinating MEP works across Birmingham and Coventry areas.

The team supports design compliance, progress tracking and collaboration with subcontractors, client representatives and internal managers to ensure quality and timely delivery on major transport infrastructure assets.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services or related discipline.
• CSCS card and site-based construction qualifications.
• Experience as Section Engineer, Site Engineer or MEP Engineer on construction/infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health systems and installation practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the delivery of MEP works within an assigned section of the project.
• Provide engineering support to construction teams, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Review drawings, specifications, technical submissions and construction methodologies.
• Ensure works are delivered in accordance with approved designs, standards and project requirements.
• Coordinate interfaces between MEP, civil, structural, architectural and rail systems teams.
• Identify and resolve technical issues arising during construction and installation activities.
• Monitor site progress and support programme delivery objectives.

Skills

MEP systems

Engineering drawings

Communication

Subcontractor management

Site coordination

Public Health knowledge

Education

Bachelor/HNC/HND in Mechanical/Electrical or Building Services

Job description

HS2, Britain’s new high-speed railway is at peak construction. Balfour Beatty VINCI is HS2’s construction partner in the Midlands, responsible for delivering 90km of the route, from Long Itchington in Warwickshire to the centre of Birmingham and on to Handsacre in Staffordshire.

Now is a great time to join us and be part of a diverse team of nearly 9,000 people from over 80 nationalities working together to deliver major assets including bridges, tunnels and viaducts. Whether onsite or officed based all colleagues have a key part to play in delivering this critical transport infrastructure project.

Location

Birmingham & Coventry

Key Accountabilities

• Manage and coordinate the delivery of MEP works within an assigned section of the project.
• Provide engineering support to construction teams, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Review drawings, specifications, technical submissions and construction methodologies.
• Ensure works are delivered in accordance with approved designs, standards and project requirements.
• Coordinate interfaces between MEP, civil, structural, architectural and rail systems teams.
• Identify and resolve technical issues arising during construction and installation activities.
• Monitor site progress and support programme delivery objectives.

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with BBV, HS2 and statutory health, safety, environmental and quality requirements.
• Implement Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and quality control procedures.
• Conduct site inspections, audits and quality assurance checks.Support testing, commissioning and handover activities.
• Ensure all engineering records and documentation are maintained accurately.

Planning & Coordination

• Assist in short-term and long-term planning of MEP activities.
• Coordinate subcontractors and specialist suppliers to ensure efficient delivery.
• Participate in daily briefings, coordination meetings and programme reviews.
• Monitor material requirements and installation readiness.
• Support construction sequencing and logistics planning.

Reporting & Stakeholder Management

• Prepare engineering reports, progress updates and technical documentation.
• Liaise with designers, construction managers, project controls teams and client representatives.
• Raise and manage technical queries, NCRs and design change requests.
• Support risk management and issue resolution activities.
• Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience working as a Section Engineer, Site Engineer or MEP Engineer on construction or infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health systems and installation practices.
• Experience managing subcontractors and coordinating site activities.
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings, specifications and design documentation.
• Knowledge of quality assurance and inspection processes.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• CSCS card and relevant site-based construction qualifications.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK to be considered.

Why Join Us

Flexible working options

Free parking & travel allowance (where eligible)

Family-friendly policies

Wellbeing support & flu vaccinations

About Us

Balfour Beatty VINCI is a joint venture with over 30 years of experience delivering iconic infrastructure, including the Channel Tunnel, Crossrail, and upgrading some of the UK’s busiest motorways. On HS2, we’re building everything from viaducts and tunnels to bridges and embankments across the West Midlands.

Diversity & Inclusion

We’re proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming people from all backgrounds, abilities and neurodiversities. As a Disability Confident Leader, we encourage applications from candidates with disabilities.

Flexible Working

We’re open to discussing flexible working arrangements to suit your needs, aligned with project requirements.