Project Engineer (MEP) - HS2 Main Works

Description and requirements

At Skanska, we’re shaping the way we live, work and connect. As one of the world’s largest construction and development companies, we work together with customers, communities and partners to shape a better society.

You will be working in the HS2 Main Works, the SCS Joint Venture with Costain and Strabag, our HS2 Main Works South team is delivering one of the UK’s most ambitious infrastructure projects – 26 miles of tunnels from London Euston to West Ruislip, along with viaducts, bridges and embankments that will connect communities for generations.

We are currently looking for a Project Engineer - MEP who will:

As the Project Engineer - MEP, you will:

Technical Assurance

• This role is responsible for developing a technical assurance flowchart and breakdown of work packages as directed by the construction manager and construction team leads (sub-agents/agents).
• This must be presented and agreed with the area technical assurance lead.
• Maintenance of this in line with emerging subcontract procurement and works delivery changes.

General Assurance

• Understanding and ensuring the asset trackers are maintained, that the project CDE reflects plans and can be used to interrogate progress.

Assurance planning

• Working with the delivery engineers to have an assurance lookahead programme for each work package, in place and populated no more than 2 weeks after the completion of the package.
• To report on this weekly to the leads with justifications and mitigations for date movements.

We are looking for:

• Degree level qualification (or equivalent) in a Civil Engineering allied subject or HND in Civil Engineering and vocational training in Engineering
• Ideally you are currently working at sub agent level
• Extensive technical knowledge of construction techniques and best practices
• Computer competence (MS Word, Excel, Document control system, Primavera software)
• Relevant CSCS Card
• Training in Health & Safety and Environmental management
• Experience of temporary works and earthworks experience is a preference, but the correct engineering acumen is more important

What we offer:

24/7 digital GP service for you and your family

Financial wellbeing and employee assistance

Professional development

Enhanced family benefits (including maternity, paternity, dependants and parental bereavement leave)

Inclusion and Diversity

We thrive through embracing differences as we know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high-performing teams. We call it The Skanska Way.

Flexible working

Where possible, we offer a range of flexible working options, and we would be happy to discuss this at the application stage if this is something you’d like to explore.

Reasonable adjustments

We want you to feel confident and supported throughout every stage of our recruitment process. If you need any adjustments to help you during your application, please contact us at [email protected] or call 0330 105 2000 – Option 5 & 1.

Closing date

We encourage you to apply as early as possible, as the closing date may be subject to change.

If this role would be of interest, please click apply and join our team of 27,000 problem solvers and creative thinkers, where knowledge is our greatest creation. We share, listen and support your success – every step of the way.

If you are an internal candidate currently working on the SCS project, please apply through the SCS JV Careers Portal to avoid duplicate applications.

General information

City/town:

London

Job field:

Construction

External closing date:

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Type of contract:

Permanent

ID:

6826