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Are you a Senior Project Engineer with a MEP background? Have you worked on major infrastructure projects? Location: Birmingham 3 days a week, 2 from home Contract length: 10 months with likely extensions Rate: Dependant on experience - Inside IR35 Job Role: Build the Future of HS2 with a Critical Client-Side Engineering Role My client is seeking an experienced and commercially aware Senior Project Engineer with strong MEP and Building Services expertise to join the one of the main JV's. This is a unique opportunity to play a key assurance and delivery role on one of the UK's most high-profile infrastructure programmes. Working on behalf of the JV, you will oversee and verify contractor self-assurance activities across complex building services installations associated with tunnel portal buildings, shafts, and pumping stations across the HS2 route. This role is ideally suited to a Senior Project Engineer with experience in Mechanical, Electrical, HVAC, Fire Systems, Power, or Building Services integration within major infrastructure, rail, tunnelling, utilities, or complex construction environments. Key Project Scope You will support the assurance and delivery of building services fit-out works across: Bromford Tunnel portal buildings and shafts Long Itchington Tunnel portal buildings and shafts Burton Green Tunnel portal buildings and shafts 5 pumping stations across the route A coordinated intent design has already been completed, and your focus will be on the contractor's design development, assurance, systems integration, and certification activities. The Opportunity As Senior Project Engineer, you will act as the JV technical lead for MEP assurance activities during the contractor design stage. You will ensure that contractors deliver coordinated, compliant, and certifiable systems integration across multiple building services disciplines. This is not a detailed design or standards management role. Instead, you will provide engineering oversight, assurance leadership, and interface management to ensure successful delivery outcomes. You will work closely with an existing MEP specialist within the team, with a stronger focus on the up-front contractor design and assurance phase. Key Responsibilities Oversee contractor self-assurance activities for MEP and building services systems Review and verify contractor design submissions and assurance evidence Ensure effective systems integration across: oMechanical systems oElectrical systems oHVAC oFire and life safety systems oLighting oPower distribution oBuilding services controls Support certification and handover readiness across multiple sub-systems Coordinate interfaces between contractors, stakeholders, and delivery teams Monitor delivery against programme, quality, and compliance requirements Identify and mitigate technical and integration risks Provide client-side engineering assurance throughout design and delivery stages Requirements Essential Experience Proven experience as a Senior Project Engineer, MEP Project Engineer, or Building Services Engineer on major infrastructure or construction projects Strong understanding of MEP systems integration and assurance processes Experience overseeing contractor design and delivery activities Background in complex infrastructure environments such as: oRail oTunnelling oUtilities oAirports oHigh-value construction oMajor infrastructure programmes Knowledge of commissioning, certification, and systems assurance processes Strong stakeholder and contractor management skills Why Join HS2? This is an opportunity to contribute to one of the UK's most complex and nationally significant infrastructure programmes, ensuring the successful integration and assurance of critical MEP systems across major tunnel and infrastructure assets. You will join a collaborative delivery environment where your technical expertise and assurance capability will directly influence safe, compliant, and successful project outcomes.

Senior Planners required for one of the UK's most high profile design consultancies to work on Rail projects. The projects the work are diverse and interesting. They are now keen to develop their project output capability by recruiting a high calibre P6 Planners to work on the prestigious infrastructure projects. These roles can be based out of Bristol, London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds. The Role Produce detailed P6 programmes and plans Update a progress on a monthly/weekly basis Review and develop processes for updating and programmes schedules at all milestones To assume a leadership role during schedule development Work with the PMOs co-ordinating programmes and integration with design teams and coordinators Produce progress reports accordingly such as Earned Value and resource balancing structures Liaise and work with Risk Managers assessing and reducing risk. About You Proficient in the use of P6 Have previous Civil/ Infrastructure engineering experience Proven ability to communicate and influence effectively at all levels within an organisation Background in and detailed knowledge of the development of Management Systems IT literate with good knowledge of use of Excel, Word PowerPoint Analytical skills to be able to understand activities being undertaken and match to stated process Knowledge of best practice and ability to interrogate to assess compliance

Engineering Manager Project: HS2 Track Infrastructure Project Key responsibilities This role provides senior technical leadership for Track Systems scope, ensuring the integrated delivery, assurance, and governance of multidisciplinary design in line with HS2 contractual requirements. Supports the Lead Engineering Manager / Engineering Lead (Lot) in the coordination and delivery of design for the allocated Lot, from Scheme Design through Detailed Design, construction support and As-Built stages, in accordance with the Works Information and HS2 assurance processes. Acts as the Lot-level engineering focal point, coordinating day-to-day design delivery with Construction, Commercial, Planning and Project Controls teams to ensure alignment of design outputs with programme, cost and construction sequencing requirements. Is embedded within the route-wide Track Engineering function, ensuring consistency of technical standards, governance, assurance processes and design integration across all Lots. Acts as a key link between Lot delivery and the central Track engineering structure, supporting coherent implementation of engineering strategies, technical decisions and interface management across the route. Coordinates and monitors the performance and outputs of Designers and specialist design subcontractors/suppliers at Lot level, ensuring that design deliverables are compliant, integrated, buildable and aligned with route-wide technical principles. Supports the management of internal and external interfaces within the Lot, while contributing to the alignment and resolution of route-wide interface matters in coordination with the central Track Engineering function. Participates in technical reviews (IDC / IDR), progressive assurance activities and CDM compliance, escalating strategic or high-risk matters to the Lead Engineering Manager as appropriate. Supports working-level engagement with the Client and interfacing contractors, ensuring communication is consistent with the route-wide engineering position and direction set by the Lead Engineering Manager and Engineering Director. Assists in identifying, monitoring and mitigating technical risks and opportunities at Lot level, contributing to route-wide optimisation and knowledge-sharing initiatives. Where required, provides support during change processes for Lot-related scope, including coordination of designer inputs and coordinating preparation of technical responses. Provides technical input and support to relevant commercial communications (SNCs, NCRs, CEs, Departures, etc.). Attends the weekly meetings with the construction team and broader design team and client in Birmingham and/or London. Reports to: Lead Engineering Manager / Engineering Lead (Lot) Location: London Key Skills and qualifications Chartered Civil Engineering / Rail Civil Engineer /Architect or equivalent. Master s degree from an accredited institution. Extensive experience in major infrastructure projects, including senior design or engineering coordination roles Strong track record in major rail programmes will be highly desirable Experience operating under NEC contracts Experience in managing and liaising with third parties and other contractors Leadership, decision-making, communication and stakeholder-management skills Very good communication and organisational skills

My client is a World Leading Construction Company. They are presently recruiting for an experienced Senior Project Planner to work in their specialist Healthcare and Sciences Division, initially on a circa £300m hospital in London. Job Purpose To provide a timely, effective and professional planning and production control services for proposals and project delivery within the Engineering Services Science and Health division of the company. The Science and Health Sector of the group is growing rapidly and they are looking to recruit the best people to continue this growth. Candidate Profile The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge and experience in delivering new build construction projects in the Science and Healthcare sectors to value circa £300m The candidate should have good knowledge of the NEC form of contract and the planning requirements that this form of contract requires including Programme for Acceptance, EWN's and CE's. The candidate will work closely with the project team to ensure all aspects of the project including design, procurement, delivery and commissioning are planned and monitored. They must incorporate key deliverable milestones into the programme and monitor these deliverables. This will include the use of systems such as BIM360 field or similar and the ability to generate 4D programmes using Synchro would be desirable. The candidate should be confident to chair planning meetings and contribute at client project meetings. They will need to be able to react quickly to project pace and change, be able to make valid assumptions, challenge design, be able to work alone from information and have confidence and the ability to back up the programmes. The ideal candidate will also demonstrate a willingness to share skills and knowledge to other members of the project team and enhance internal and external relationships. Effective communication skills are important to this role as the candidate will liaise with project teams, sector colleagues and external parties such as clients, consultants and suppliers. It is expected that the candidate will be able to lead and guide and mentor a mid- level planner and contribute to the recruitment of suitable assistant planners as the project progresses if required. Key Responsibilities * Integration into project teams and foster good professional working relationships with internal and external stakeholders * Liaise with clients and external planning consultants * Provide planning services to a specific Laboratory project and contribute to ‘Work winning' when called upon * Lead programme meetings whether internally or presenting to Clients * Set up end to end programmes from appointment to commissioning and close out. * Set up and manage auditable trails of programmes * Collate & validate project progress and report to the Divisional Director and business unit Lead Planner. * Contribute to the efficient way the sector is run by feeding lessons learnt and innovation back into the department. * Understand what makes each project tick and establish programmes around key milestones * Critical Path analysis * Identify and manage project risk * Ability to contribute to problem solving * React to client change with “big picture” thinking * Ability to produce detailed programmes and options quickly as required by clients * Ability to advise clients on “last possible moment” decision milestones * Develop relationships with internal teams, consultants, clients and suppliers. * Train non planners in planning principles, techniques and software. * Resource loading of programmes * Development and maintenance of project planning Dashboard throughout the delivery phase * Develop and Manage the 4D Synchro programme. Benefits Competitive salary Car/Travel Allowance (Role dependent) Competitive Family Friendly Policies Private medical cover Pension matching scheme Discount on selected retailers and gyms Voluntary benefits such as; cycle to work, child care vouchers Skills Proven understanding of planning & rescheduling techniques Proven understanding of the full project cycle and any relative constraints Experience of Demolition and Façade retention desirable Experience of deep basement construction in logistically challenging city sites is desirable Proven understanding of M&E infrastructure and commissioning process for Science Laboratories Understanding of Home Office laboratory validation and licencing process Proven understanding of different forms of procurement Strategic and “big picture” thinker Software operations relevant to job role [Asta Powerproject] Experienced in the use of Synchro 4D planning software would be desirable Experienced in the use of Primavera P6 planning software would be desirable Experience of being involved in the planning & proposals process within the construction industry. Presentation skills Planning experience in a range of business sectors including: new build, science, research and healthcare. Ability to prepare and deliver programming and planning in accordance with the guidelines set down by the Society of Construction Law, Delay and Disruption Protocol. Ability to manage own workload Person Specification Team player Passion & drive Have pride in the work produced Flexible, positive approach Good confident communicator Good people skills Empathetic towards other’s needs & objectives Accurate reporting skills Attention to detail

Candidate Profile The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge and experience in delivering new build construction projects in the Science and Healthcare sectors to value circa £300m The candidate should have good knowledge of the NEC form of contract and the planning requirements that this form of contract requires including Programme for Acceptance, EWN's and CE's. The candidate will work closely with the project team to ensure all aspects of the project including design, procurement, delivery and commissioning are planned and monitored. They must incorporate key deliverable milestones into the programme and monitor these deliverables. This will include the use of systems such as BIM360 field or similar and the ability to generate 4D programmes using Synchro would be desirable. The candidate should be confident to chair planning meetings and contribute at client project meetings. They will need to be able to react quickly to project pace and change, be able to make valid assumptions, challenge design, be able to work alone from information and have confidence and the ability to back up the programmes. The ideal candidate will also demonstrate a willingness to share skills and knowledge to other members of the project team and enhance internal and external relationships. Effective communication skills are important to this role as the candidate will liaise with project teams, sector colleagues and external parties such as clients, consultants and suppliers. It is expected that the candidate will be able to lead and guide and mentor a mid- level planner and contribute to the recruitment of suitable assistant planners as the project progresses if required. Key Responsibilities Integration into project teams and foster good professional working relationships with internal and external stakeholders Liaise with clients and external planning consultants Provide planning services to a specific Laboratory project and contribute to ‘Work winning' when called upon Lead programme meetings whether internally or presenting to Clients Set up end to end programmes from appointment to commissioning and close out. Set up and manage auditable trails of programmes Collate & validate project progress and report to the Divisional Director and business unit Lead Planner. Contribute to the efficient way the sector is run by feeding lessons learnt and innovation back into the department. Understand what makes each project tick and establish programmes around key milestones Critical Path analysis Identify and manage project risk Ability to contribute to problem solving React to client change with “big picture” thinking Ability to produce detailed programmes and options quickly as required by clients Ability to advise clients on “last possible moment” decision milestones Develop relationships with internal teams, consultants, clients and suppliers. Train non planners in planning principles, techniques and software. Resource loading of programmes Development and maintenance of project planning Dashboard throughout the delivery phase Develop and Manage the 4D Synchro programme. Benefits Competitive salary Car/Travel Allowance (Role dependent) Competitive Family Friendly Policies Private medical cover (Role dependent) Pension matching scheme Discount on selected retailers and gyms Voluntary benefits such as; cycle to work, child care vouchers Skills Proven understanding of planning & rescheduling techniques Proven understanding of the full project cycle and any relative constraints Experience of Demolition and Façade retention desirable Experience of deep basement construction in logistically challenging city sites is desirable Proven understanding of M&E infrastructure and commissioning process for Science Laboratories Understanding of Home Office laboratory validation and licencing process Proven understanding of different forms of procurement Strategic and “big picture” thinker Software operations relevant to job role [Asta Powerproject] Experienced in the use of Synchro 4D planning software would be desirable Experienced in the use of Primavera P6 planning software would be desirable Experience of being involved in the planning & proposals process within the construction industry. Presentation skills Planning experience in a range of business sectors including: new build, science, research and healthcare. Ability to prepare and deliver programming and planning in accordance with the guidelines set down by the Society of Construction Law, Delay and Disruption Protocol. Ability to manage own workload Person Specification Team player Passion & drive Have pride in the work produced Flexible, positive approach Good confident communicator Good people skills Empathetic towards others needs & objectives Accurate reporting skills Attention to detail