Project Engineer (MEP & Building Services) in Birmingham

Job DescriptionProject Engineer (MEP & Building Services)\n

Location: Birmingham (Hybrid - Minimum 3 Days Per Week On-Site)
Contract Length: 9 Months
Rate: Negotiable (Inside IR35 via Umbrella)

\nOverview\n

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.

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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.

\nKey Responsibilities\n

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• Act as the client-side Project Engineer for building services packages across multiple HS2 assets.

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• Oversee and verify contractor self-assurance processes during the design phase.

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• Review contractor submissions to ensure compliance with project requirements and coordinated design intent.

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• Monitor the integration and certification of building services systems, ensuring all interfaces are appropriately managed.

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• Support the delivery of building services fit-out works across:\n
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  • Bromford Tunnel Portal and Shaft Buildings

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  • Long Itchington Tunnel Portal and Shaft Buildings

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  • Burton Green Tunnel Portal and Shaft Buildings

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  • Five Pumping Stations

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• Coordinate with internal stakeholders, contractors, and assurance teams throughout the project lifecycle.

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• Identify and manage technical risks associated with building services systems.

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• Ensure project documentation, assurance evidence, and certification activities are completed to programme requirements.

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• Provide technical oversight during the contractor design development stage.

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\nSystems & Disciplines Covered\n

The role will involve oversight and assurance of a range of building services systems, including:

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• HVAC Systems

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• Mechanical Services

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• Electrical Distribution

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• Power Systems

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• Lighting Systems

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• Fire Detection & Protection Systems

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• Building Services Infrastructure

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• Associated Control and Monitoring Systems

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\nEssential Experience\n

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• Proven experience as a Project Engineer within major infrastructure, rail, construction, or building services projects.

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• Strong MEP and Building Services background.

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• Experience overseeing contractor design and assurance activities.

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• Understanding of systems integration and certification processes.

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• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders across complex projects.

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• Experience working within a client-side delivery or assurance environment.

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• Knowledge of project governance, technical assurance, and compliance processes.

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\nDesirable Experience\n

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• Experience working on rail, transportation, or large-scale infrastructure programmes.

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• Previous experience supporting tunnel, station, portal building, shaft, or pumping station projects.

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• Familiarity with HS2, Network Rail, or other major UK infrastructure projects.

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• Understanding of building services installation and commissioning processes.

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