HS2, Britain’s new high-speed railway is at peak construction. Balfour Beatty VINCI is HS2’s construction partner in the Midlands, responsible for delivering 90km of the route, from Long Itchington in Warwickshire to the centre of Birmingham and on to Handsacre in Staffordshire.
Now is a great time to join us and be part of a diverse team of nearly 9,000 people from over 80 nationalities working together to deliver major assets including bridges, tunnels and viaducts. Whether onsite or officed based all colleagues have a key part to play in delivering this critical transport infrastructure project.
Current Opportunity: Utilities Quality & Certification Engineer
Location:
Based at Fort Dunlop – this location sits on the eastern edge of Birmingham, adjacent to the M6 motorway, providing excellent transport links into the city and across the region. Fort Dunlop serves as a key hub within IPT Area North, supporting operations that span multiple sublots and regional activities. Its strategic position makes it an important point for coordination and access, with proximity to major infrastructure routes ensuring connectivity to both the Central Region and wider project areas.
Role description:
• Lead the preparation and coordination of Utilities Design & Construction Assurance and Certification documentation required for handover and asset acceptance with the sublot delivery teams.
• Review construction records, inspection reports, test certificates, red-line drawings and as-built information to ensure compliance with approved designs and project requirements.
• Compile and maintain complete certification and handover packs for utility assets.
• Ensure construction assurance evidence is traceable, auditable and aligned to project assurance procedures.
• Coordinate certification activities between design teams, construction teams and assurance stakeholders to ensure timely close-out of outstanding actions.
• Undertake quality checks of construction records and assurance submissions prior to acceptance.
• Track certification status, identify risks and escalate issues that may impact programme delivery or asset handover.
• Support technical assurance reviews and verification activities throughout construction and commissioning phases.
• Ensure all certification documentation complies with statutory, client and project-specific requirements.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of certification processes, templates and assurance reporting.
• Maintain accurate records within project document management systems and ensure document control requirements are met.
• Assist in readiness reviews, handover reviews and final acceptance activities.
• Work closely with the Utilities Certification Manager to ensure delivery against forecast certification and handover programme.
• Monitor change and updates to the requirements and ensure appropriately communicated and actioned.
Essential Qualifications & Experience:
• Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Construction, Utilities or a related discipline or applicable work experience.
• Understanding of quality management, assurance processes and document control principles.
• Experienced in the use of project information tools and management systems including MS Office and web-based collaboration technologies for project information and process management, such as Power App, Business Collaborator, Dalux, ProjectWise etc
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK to be considered.
Why Join Us:
Flexible working options
Free parking & travel allowance (where eligible)
Family-friendly policies
Excellent pension & healthcare
Wellbeing support & flu vaccinations
About Us
Balfour Beatty VINCI is a joint venture with over 30 years of experience delivering iconic infrastructure, including the Channel Tunnel, Crossrail, and upgrading some of the UK’s busiest motorways. On HS2, we’re building everything from viaducts and tunnels to bridges and embankments across the West Midlands.
Diversity & Inclusion
We’re proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming people from all backgrounds, abilities and neurodiversities. As a Disability Confident Leader, we encourage applications from candidates with disabilities.
Flexible Working
We’re open to discussing flexible working arrangements to suit your needs, aligned with project requirements.