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About the role

The opportunity to create is all around you. Whatever your level, whatever your role, whatever the project, you'll be able to take initiative here and get stuck in. Join our Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick team as a Mechanical Project Engineer and shape something special.

Role Purpose; To support the overall implementation of the engineering strategy and framework for the designated project.

NB. Due to the nature of our projects, interested candidates must hold UK Citizenship, coupled with being eligible to obtain SC level Security Clearance.

What you'll be doing

As a/an Mechanical Project Engineer, you will have the following accountabilities:

• Support the senior project team in the overall implementation of the engineering strategy and framework for the designated project
• Manage materials, plant and labour within the allocated budget and resources, ensuring their safe, effective and efficient delivery of service on the project
• Ensure all systems, design information, procedures and quality systems are effectively communicated
• Support the project delivery teams, verifying the work of others, providing technical support
• Lead or support assurance on projects through conducting audits and regular meetings with project teams, identifying best practice, areas for improvement and areas of concern, including matters relating to safety, finance or quality
• Develop and maintain relationships with relevant customers including technical consultants and suppliers, managing their input in the design, development, pricing and delivery of technical solutions on site

Who we're looking for

• Prior experience working on Mid-large scale construction projects within Mechanical building services packages, through the full project lifecycle from cradle to grave // pre-construction phase through to commissioning and installation of mechanical packages and handover
• Must be eligible to obtain high level security clearance (BPSS / SC Clearance)
• A degree in a relevant engineering discipline and a relevant professional qualification, such as MICE or MCIBSE, an ONC/HNC or equivalent knowledge is required.
• Previous Mechanical engineering experience and a subject matter expert in the discipline.
• Up-to-date relevant knowledge of engineering and of industry best practice, appropriate to the relevant discipline, is required.
• A valid CSCS card is required.
• DfMA design, Manufacture and installation - would be of great advantage

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UKs most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasnt rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package thats right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

- Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
- Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more

About us

Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick is a leader in mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP) and mechanical, electrical and instrumentation (ME&I) solutions.

We design, install and maintain the complex systems and technologies that underpin the UKs national infrastructure and bring buildings to life.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com.

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