Section Engineer
Role Overview
MEP Section Engineer opportunity with Balfour Beatty VINCI on the HS2 construction project.
The role supports MEP delivery across the Birmingham and Coventry project area.
Key Skills for This Role
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Role overview
MEP Section Engineer opportunity with Balfour Beatty VINCI on the HS2 construction project.
The role supports MEP delivery across the Birmingham and Coventry project area.
Engineering and construction delivery
- Manage and coordinate MEP works within an assigned project section.
- Support construction teams, subcontractors and suppliers with engineering matters.
- Review drawings, specifications, technical submissions and construction methodologies.
- Ensure delivery follows approved designs, standards and project requirements.
- Coordinate interfaces among MEP, civil, structural, architectural and rail systems teams.
- Resolve technical issues and monitor site progress against programme objectives.
Quality, planning and coordination
- Ensure compliance with BBV, HS2 and statutory health, safety, environmental and quality requirements.
- Implement ITPs and quality control; conduct site inspections, audits and quality checks.
- Support testing, commissioning, handover and accurate engineering records.
- Plan MEP activities, coordinate suppliers and subcontractors, and monitor materials and installation readiness.
- Participate in briefings, coordination meetings and programme reviews; support sequencing and logistics planning.
Reporting and 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.
Essential experience and qualifications
- Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a related discipline.
- Experience as a Section Engineer, Site Engineer or MEP Engineer on construction or infrastructure projects.
- Knowledge of MEP systems, installation practices, engineering drawings, specifications and design documentation.
- Experience managing subcontractors and coordinating site activities; 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.
Benefits
- Flexible working options, free parking and travel allowance where eligible.
- Family-friendly policies, pension and healthcare, wellbeing support and flu vaccinations.
About Balfour Beatty VINCI
Balfour Beatty VINCI is a joint venture delivering HS2 infrastructure across the West Midlands, including bridges, tunnels, viaducts and embankments.
The employer describes an inclusive workplace and welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds.
Job details
Permanent position; 40 hours per week.
Internal reference: MEP0118.
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