About the Role
At Balfour Beatty, we are shaping the future of the UK’s defence infrastructure. In Q1/Q2 2025, we are seeking talented Mechanical & Electrical individuals in the South East to join our Building Services business unit. You will work on critical, cutting‑edge projects that support national security while contributing to innovative and sustainable solutions. You will benefit from an empowering environment that offers unparalleled career development, access to industry-leading expertise, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the defence sector.
What you’ll be doing
- Engage with subcontractors at all stages from ITT to final commissioning and handover.
- Ensure subcontract packages are delivered to programme, budget, safety and quality expectations and standards.
- Ensure packages comply with good design practice and relevant technical group standards.
- Ensure the package is executed with minimum rework.
- Maintain accurate and complete records in accordance with the M&E control sheet, including RFIs, CE’s, EWN’s, WPPs, ITPs, record drawings and other project communications.
- Ensure communication trackers are updated, regardless of platform.
- Plan and organise plant, access, labour and materials in accordance with appropriate interfaces and procurement activity for the package.
- Review RIBA 4/5 design deliverables to ensure they are accurate and fit for purpose before works commence.
- Produce or review the WPP and ITP for a particular activity to contextualise quality assurance mechanisms, at least four weeks before works start.
- Produce technical input for the statement of work in accordance with the relevant QS, suitable for an ITT.
- Identify risks to the Project Management team associated with the delivery of works and raise EWNs as appropriate.
- Monitor performance of the supply chain against planned activities and escalates as required to achieve planned output.
- Draft site instructions for review and issue by the Project Management team, including detailed descriptions of works required, location, programme impact, cost impact and references to any client‑led change events.
- Familiarise with and adhere to BB policy, procedures and contract details, and platforms such as BC, undertaking training as required.
- Support the QA function by completing tours and quality check‑sheets for the relevant package of works.
- Manage time, complete daily diaries and contribute to any other reporting format applicable.
Who we’re looking for
- Suitably qualified and experienced within the Building Services and Construction Industry.
- Holder of the relevant ECS/CSCS card and SMSTS.
- Knowledge of Defence M&E Specifications.
- High levels of integrity.
- Able to constantly focus on meeting or exceeding customer requirements and expectations.
- Leadership skills developing.
- Targeting and actively progressing professional accreditation (e.g., ICE, IHT).
Benefits
- Smart working with flexible start and finish times and up to 40% remote working where roles allow.
- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata).
- Family‑friendly policies, including 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partner leave.
- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and more.
As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your 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. We are members of WISE, ENEI, the 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 encourages 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 also commit to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.
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.
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