Project Engineer/Senior Project Engineer

Project Engineer / Senior Project Engineer (MEP / Building Services)
📍 Birmingham (BBV Office – HS2 Programme)
🕒 Full-Time | 40 hours per week
📅 Contract to 31/03/2027
💷 60-85ph
🚆 HS2 Infrastructure Programme

We are seeking experienced Project Engineers and Senior Project Engineers to join a major HS2 delivery team (BBV Integrated Project Team) supporting the assurance and delivery of critical tunnel and pumping station infrastructure across the UK.

This is a client-side engineering assurance role, with a focus on MEP / building services systems, overseeing contractor delivery rather than undertaking detailed design.

You will play a key role in ensuring safe, compliant, and fully integrated building services systems across complex underground infrastructure assets.

Key Responsibilities

Act as a client-side Project Engineer / Senior Project Engineer within the HS2 BBV IPT team
Oversee contractor self-assurance and design delivery for building services packages
Review and assure contractor design development for:
Tunnel portal buildings (Bromford Tunnel, Long Itchington Tunnel, Burton Green Tunnel)
Pumping station assets
Monitor integration and coordination of building services systems including:
Electrical power systems
Lighting systems
Mechanical systems
HVAC systems
Fire detection and life safety systems
Ensure contractor compliance with project requirements and assurance processes
Support integration and certification of multi-disciplinary building services systems
Provide oversight of contractor design maturity and assurance submissions
Liaise with contractors, designers, and project stakeholders
Attend coordination meetings and site visits as required
Support delivery of assurance during design and pre-construction phasesCandidate Requirements

Experience in MEP / building services engineering (electrical or mechanical bias)
Background in project engineering, assurance, or client-side delivery roles
Strong understanding of integrated building services systems
Experience overseeing contractor design or construction activities
Familiarity with large-scale infrastructure or complex building projects
Ability to review technical documentation and ensure system integration
Strong communication and stakeholder management skillsRole Details

Minimum 3 days per week in Birmingham (BBV office)
Occasional travel to HS2 sites when required (expenses covered if directed by HS2)
Long-term programme running through to March 2027
Opportunity to work on one of the UK's largest infrastructure programmes
Client-side role with significant assurance responsibilityIdeal for

This role is suited to experienced MEP Project Engineers, Building Services Engineers, or Senior Engineers who have worked in:

Infrastructure or rail projects
Client-side assurance or delivery environments
Complex multi-system building services coordination
Contractor oversight and technical verification rolesOverview

This is a key assurance role supporting the successful delivery of HS2 tunnel and pumping station assets, ensuring that all building services systems are fully integrated, compliant, and delivered to the highest standard.

If you are an experienced MEP or Project Engineer looking for a long-term role on a flagship UK infrastructure programme, we would be interested in hearing from you