Job Description
Location: Birmingham (Hybrid - Minimum 3 Days Per Week On-Site)
Contract Length: 9 Months
Rate: Negotiable (Inside IR35 via Umbrella)
Overview
HS2 is seeking an experienced Project Engineer with a strong background in MEP (Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing) and Building Services to join the BBV-IPT team on a 9-month contract basis.
This is a client-side engineering assurance and delivery role, focused on overseeing and verifying contractor design activities rather than undertaking detailed design work. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the successful integration, assurance, and certification of multiple building services systems across critical HS2 infrastructure assets.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the client-side Project Engineer for building services packages across multiple HS2 assets.
- Oversee and verify contractor self-assurance processes during the design phase.
- Review contractor submissions to ensure compliance with project requirements and coordinated design intent.
- Monitor the integration and certification of building services systems, ensuring all interfaces are appropriately managed.
- Support the delivery of building services fit-out works across:
- Bromford Tunnel Portal and Shaft Buildings
- Long Itchington Tunnel Portal and Shaft Buildings
- Burton Green Tunnel Portal and Shaft Buildings
- Five Pumping Stations
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders, contractors, and assurance teams throughout the project lifecycle.
- Identify and manage technical risks associated with building services systems.
- Ensure project documentation, assurance evidence, and certification activities are completed to programme requirements.
- Provide technical oversight during the contractor design development stage.
Systems & Disciplines Covered
The role will involve oversight and assurance of a range of building services systems, including:
- HVAC Systems
- Mechanical Services
- Electrical Distribution
- Power Systems
- Lighting Systems
- Fire Detection & Protection Systems
- Building Services Infrastructure
- Associated Control and Monitoring Systems
Essential Experience
- Proven experience as a Project Engineer within major infrastructure, rail, construction, or building services projects.
- Strong MEP and Building Services background.
- Experience overseeing contractor design and assurance activities.
- Understanding of systems integration and certification processes.
- Ability to manage multiple stakeholders across complex projects.
- Experience working within a client-side delivery or assurance environment.
- Knowledge of project governance, technical assurance, and compliance processes.
Desirable Experience
- Experience working on rail, transportation, or large-scale infrastructure programmes.
- Previous experience supporting tunnel, station, portal building, shaft, or pumping station projects.
- Familiarity with HS2, Network Rail, or other major UK infrastructure projects.
- Understanding of building services installation and commissioning processes.
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