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Project Engineer M&E/ Building Services

Ref no. BHN588188
Salary £500 - £550/day
Location York, England
Start date ASAP
Job type Contract
Job status Open

Job summary

Looking for a experienced Rail Project Engineer (M&E / Building Services) to support a major consultancy, working on TRU. 3 days per week, York primary location.

Depot/ Station experience key.

ASAP start, 6+ month contract.

Key skills required for this role

Rail Project Engineer M&E/ Building Services, stations, depots

Important

Rail Project Engineer M&E/ Building Services

Job description

Job Title: Project Engineer (M&E / Building Services) - Rail
Location: York (with potential site visits)
Employment Type: Part-Time (3 days/week)
Sector: Rail / Building Services
Projects: Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU)


Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Project Engineer (M&E / Building Services) to support the delivery of key rail infrastructure projects as part of the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) programme. This is a part-time role (3 days per week), shared across 2-3 projects. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in reviewing and coordinating designs, ensuring compliance and engineering quality across M&E systems.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Review and assess M&E / Building Services design documentation for compliance with project requirements and standards

  • Collaborate with design teams, contractors, and project managers to ensure accurate and timely delivery of engineering outputs

  • Support the development and integration of engineering solutions aligned with railway infrastructure standards

  • Conduct site visits as needed to review installations and interface with stakeholders

  • Ensure engineering assurance and manage technical risks across multiple concurrent projects

  • Provide input into project planning, delivery, and progress reporting

  • Liaise with Network Rail and TRU stakeholders to ensure alignment with wider programme goals


Essential Requirements:

  • Proven experience as a Project Engineer within the rail sector (M&E / Building Services)

  • Strong knowledge of rail engineering standards and practices, particularly for stations, depots, or operational buildings

  • Experience reviewing and coordinating M&E design deliverables

  • Ability to manage and prioritise workloads across multiple projects

  • Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills

  • Competent in technical report writing and design assurance processes


Desirable:

  • Chartered Engineer or working toward chartership


Additional Information:

  • The role is York-based, with a mix of office and potential site presence

  • 3 days per week (flexibility can be discussed)

  • Immediate or near-immediate start preferred

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