Project Engineer; MEP & Building Services

Project Engineer (MEP & Building Services)

Location:

Birmingham (Hybrid - Minimum 3 Days Per Week On‑Site)

Contract Length: 9 Months

Rate:
Negotiable (Inside IR35 via Umbrella)

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.

• 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.

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
• Control and Monitoring Systems

• 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.

• 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.

Equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in accordance with applicable law.