Bilfinger UK is a leading engineering and maintenance provider, supporting customers across the chemical & petrochemical, nuclear, oil & gas, pharmaceuticals & biopharma, power & energy, utilities, renewables and food & beverage markets. We enhance the efficiency of assets, ensuring a high level of availability and reducing maintenance costs.
We have extensive experience in offshore and onshore facilities; specialising in asset management services throughout all life cycle phases from consulting, engineering, manufacturing, assembly, operations, maintenance, and decommissioning.
This commitment is delivered by an experienced and highly competent workforce of over 4,500 employees operating from 14 offices in strategic industrial hubs, upholding the highest standards of safety, compliance and quality.
Highview Power Carrington – LAES Project (FOAK)
50 MW / 300 MWh Liquid Air Energy Storage Facility | Greater Manchester
First‑of‑a‑kind, commercial‑scale greenfield delivery of a 50 MW / 300 MWh Liquid Air Energy Storage (LAES) facility, supporting long‑duration energy storage and the UK’s net‑zero transition.
The project utilises proprietary LAES technology, converting surplus renewable electricity into stored liquid air, with later pressurisation and reheating to drive turbines for electricity generation.
Role / Scope (Bilfinger UK):
- Principal contractor for Mechanical, Electrical & Instrumentation (MEI) construction, including structural steelwork
- Delivery of complex, safety‑critical systems within a novel technology environment
- Working within a large high‑performing, multi‑disciplinary integrated delivery team on a technically challenging FOAK scheme
A landmark project combining innovation, engineering excellence, and collaboration to deliver one of the UK’s most advanced energy storage assets.
The Role
As an EC&I Work Pack Engineer you are to develop EC&I Installation Work Packs (IWPs) from information submitted by the client, in the form of Construction Work Packs (CWPs). The IWPs will be used to guide the work force activities on site and will also be used to measure progress.
This position offers the opportunity to contribute to the successful delivery of large-scale LAES project, ensuring the efficiency and safety of mechanical work activities.
Key Activities
As a work Pack Engineer, your activities will include the following:
- Develop EC&I work packs ensuring they meet technical, safety, and regulatory requirements
- Ensure that work packs include all necessary drawings, specifications, procedures, and materials for execution
- Collaborate with project / construction managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to plan and schedule the EC&I work activities
- Coordinate with the procurement / materials team to ensure that resources will be available in time for IWP execution
- Coordinate with the procurement team to ensure that materials and resources are available for execution
- Identify potential risks and issues, and proactively address them to avoid delays or safety concerns
- Communicate with other departments to ensure all stakeholders are aligned on project timelines, scope, and deliverables
- Ensure that the Project Manager is kept informed of progress and any issues as appropriate
- Attend any meetings with clients and their representatives as required
Experience, Attributes & Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in EC&I engineering, construction, or maintenance, with at least 2 years in a work-pack creation role
- CCNSG (safety passport) - Essential
- HND/C in an EC&I discipline or related field experience / apprenticeship
- Good communication skills required
- Good interpersonal skills required as part of a large project team
- Suitable IT skills – MS Office, Navis Works 2024
- Self-motivated to achieve client deadlines
If you wish to speak to a member of the recruitment team, please contact 01224 246246.
