About the role
We’re looking for a Mechanical Project Engineer to join our team on a key project in the Reading area. If you’re passionate about delivering top-quality mechanical and electrical (M&E) solutions, thrive in fast-paced environments, and want to play a crucial role in shaping infrastructure that matters - this role is for you.
What you'll be doing
As a Mechanical Project Engineer, you’ll support or lead M&E work packages—ranging from small, low-complexity tasks to sections of larger, more complex projects. You’ll be on-site, driving quality, safety, and efficiency in every stage of the construction process.
Your responsibilities will include:
Managing and coordinating M&E subcontractors to ensure compliance and quality.
Driving health, safety, and environmental standards across the site.
Taking ownership of RAMs, SSOW, plant movements, and daily briefings.
Collaborating closely with internal teams and external stakeholders.
Supporting short- and medium-term planning using digital tools and production control techniques.
Maintaining robust site logistics, waste management, and phasing schedules.
Ensuring quality assurance by managing inspection plans and resolving NCRs.
Proactively identifying design issues and supporting technical delivery.
Who we're looking for
Experience in M&E construction delivery, ideally on complex building projects.
Strong leadership skills and ability to manage small teams or packages independently.
Confident communicator with a collaborative approach to problem-solving.
Familiar with health and safety regulations and RAMs processes.
Skilled in short-term planning, logistics coordination, and quality management.
Passionate about sustainable construction and committed to environmental responsibility.
Why work for us
Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s 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 wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s 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 UK’s 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
To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also 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.