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) 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.If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website