Engineer (MEP) - HS2 Main Works
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 18, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 9, 2026. Skanska scores A on the Alion truth index.
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 an Engineer (MEP) who will:
As the Engineer (MEP), you will:
- Proactively engage on Health, Safety, and Environmental matters. Ensuring that the works are planned and executed in accordance with SCS and Statutory requirements
- Ensure that all works under your control have identified and managed quality risks, including the completion and recording of installation and commissioning inspections
- Reviewing permanent works design and ensuring appropriate input from the construction team during the design
- Develop the subcontract design and construction methodology. Prepare for the delivery of the works, including resources, procurement, consents, and prestart documentation
- Understand the form of Contract and develop detailed site specific programmes, assess actual programme and productivity achieved and review weekly, taking action where appropriate, and reporting any changes to the Project Manager and QS department
We are looking for:
- Experience of the delivery of Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health systems including design, construction, testing, commissioning, and handover
- A professional qualification or degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related subject
- Knowledge of construction techniques, sequencing, and best practice
- Knowledge and understanding of working to and implementing NEC construction contracts
- Capable of working independently and proactively to progress works but also skilled at working collaboratively with other integrated team members and external stakeholders for the overall benefit of the project
- Computer competence (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Document Control Systems, Auto CAD)
- Excellent communication skills and ability to adjust communication style to suite receiver
- Relevant CSCS Card
- SMSTS/SSSTS
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.