Mechanical & Electrical Engineer

Join us as a Mechanical & Electrical Engineer and become part of one of the UK’s most iconic infrastructure programmes. The M25 is the country’s busiest strategic road network, carrying over 200,000 vehicles a day and supporting millions of journeys each year. With just under 15 years remaining on this major contract, this role offers the rare combination of long‑term stability, technical challenge and genuine career growth.

As part of Connect Plus Services (CPS)—the Joint Venture responsible for operating, maintaining and continually improving the M25—you will contribute to the safety, performance and future resilience of a network that keeps our capital moving. From major tunnels to complex structures, the M25 presents a dynamic engineering environment where no two days are the same.

This is an exciting opportunity to influence high‑profile design and renewal projects, drive innovation, work with industry specialists and develop your expertise within a supportive and forward‑thinking team. If you are looking for a role that offers longevity, progression and real impact, this is your chance to be part of something exceptional.

In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring that Mechanical and Electrical engineering solutions across the M25 are safe, compliant and fit for the future. You will lead technical reviews, challenge proposals, guide design decisions and champion engineering excellence across a diverse range of renewal and improvement schemes.

You will work collaboratively with designers, consultants, contractors, National Highways and internal teams to develop compliant, innovative and buildable solutions. From concept through to construction, you’ll help shape projects that directly enhance the performance of the network.

Your work will include coordinating multidisciplinary designs in complex environments such as tunnels, ensuring integration across systems and disciplines. You will also support CPS in developing long‑term renewal strategies, improving design processes and driving continual improvement across our engineering activities.

This is a hands‑on, influential role where your leadership, technical insight and problem‑solving skills will help deliver projects that make a real difference to millions of road users.

We are seeking someone who is enthusiastic, detail‑focused and eager to develop within a high‑performing engineering environment. You will enjoy collaboration, thrive in a fast‑paced setting and have the confidence to influence technical direction.

We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline (or equivalent).
• Proven experience working on Mechanical and Electrical engineering projects.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects at once.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A keen eye for detail and high standards of technical accuracy.
• Familiarity with the DMRB, MCHW and relevant British and European standards.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.
• A genuine passion for design and problem‑solving.
• Membership of a relevant professional body.
• Professionally qualified or actively working towards professional qualification.

Results Driven:
Shows passion and enthusiasm for their work. Tackles problems directly and works to resolve them without delay.

Focus on Excellence:
Goes the extra mile to exceed expectations. Continuously looks for opportunities to add value and improve performance.

Teamwork & Collaboration:
Sets aside personal agendas to work for the benefit of customers, suppliers, and stakeholders. Proactively shares knowledge, ideas, and expertise.

Customer Focus:
Dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers. Actively gathers customer insight to improve services and solutions. Manages customer experience to maintain strong relationships.

Operational Excellence:
Plans and organises work to safely achieve maximum efficiency and consistent delivery.

Adaptability:
Learns quickly and adapts positively to changing business and customer demands. Energised by change.

Why Work for Us?

At Connect Plus Services (CPS), you’ll be part of a world‑class team maintaining and operating the M25, Europe’s busiest motorway. As a joint venture between Balfour Beatty, Atkins, and Egis, we play a vital role in keeping millions of journeys moving safely and efficiently.

A Career Like No Other

Working on the M25 offers unrivalled experience, challenges, and opportunities that no other highways project can provide. You’ll be exposed to cutting‑edge technology, large‑scale infrastructure, and complex engineering solutions, making every day dynamic and rewarding.

Long‑Term Stability & Growth

With just under 15 years remaining on this project, we offer career stability, professional development, and progression opportunities. Whether you’re looking to build new skills or take the next step in your career, we invest in your growth.

A Supportive & Inclusive Team

At CPS, your contributions matter. We foster a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative work environment where safety, innovation, and teamwork drive everything we do.

CPS is dedicated to reducing its carbon footprint through sustainable practices and innovative solutions.

About us

CPS is a joint venture between Balfour Beatty, Atkins, and Egis.

At Balfour Beatty we are committed to creating a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential, not only because this is the right thing to do, but because it makes us a better business.

To ensure we deliver on this commitment, we have a UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan which sets out the wide range of targeted, proactive, measurable steps we are taking to make this a reality. You can read our UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan in full at www.balfourbeatty.com/value_everyone

To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and Women into Construction. 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 encourage 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 are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

This is a hybrid role designed to fully maximise team collaboration on the project, we offer flexible working where you will typically be working from your base CPS office, Leatherhead, Dartford or South Mimms up to three days per week and two days from home.

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