Project Engineer

Building Services Engineer – Skanska

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.

As experts in MEP engineering, we're delivering technically challenging data centre fit-outs and projects across commercial, education, and defence sectors.

You will be working in the Building Services OU based in Cambridge where we are responsible for creating healthy workplaces and efficient facilities that improve people’s lives. Through collaboration and innovation, we deliver high-quality solutions that make a lasting, positive impact for people and communities.

We are currently looking for a Building Services Engineer who will gain hands‑on experience across MEP Building Services to support delivery of healthy, greener, and inclusive buildings. You will work with project teams to ensure design, installation and lifecycle efficiencies of building systems and contribute to bidding, mobilisation, and contract resilience activities.

As the Building Services Engineer, you will:

• Prepare sub‑contract and equipment packages for tender pricing ensuring compliance with standards and sustainability frameworks such as BREEAM and LEED, and fire regulations.
• Collaborate with engineers and contractors to plan, coordinate and oversee the design, installation and commissioning of electrical, HVAC, plumbing and renewable energy systems.
• Monitor site progress, ensuring works are delivered safely, on time, within budget and in compliance with environmental and quality standards. Participate and manage health & safety.
• Assist in the development of technical and sustainable design solutions, including production of 3D models, calculations, specifications, reports and drawings using CAD, BIM and Slate software.
• Delivery of works to programme and quality expectations, including effective subcontractor management.

We are looking for:

• Completed a technical qualification, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or associated NVQ Level 4 qualification (HNC Level).
• Enthusiastic about learning, personal and professional growth, and a strong interest in sustainability and positive impact.
• Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and forward‑thinking problem solving to prevent issues on projects.
• Commitment to health & safety & quality practices.
• Collaborative attitude within diverse teams.
• Construction & Installation Knowledge and Design & Engineering Principles.

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 recruitment@skanska.co.uk 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.

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