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: MEP Construction Manager
Location: Kingsbury
Key Accountabilities:
- Lead the construction and delivery of MEP packages from installation through to commissioning and handover.
- Manage MEP subcontractors, ensuring compliance with project specifications, quality standards, and HSQE requirements.
- Coordinate interfaces between MEP, civil, structural, architectural, and rail systems teams.
- Monitor progress against programme milestones and implement recovery plans where necessary.
- Identify and mitigate project risks while driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.
- Support commercial teams with forecasting, change control, compensation events, and NEC contract management.
- Ensure all works are delivered safely and in compliance with statutory requirements and company procedures.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with clients, stakeholders, designers, and supply chain partners
Essential Experience:
- Proven experience delivering MEP packages on major infrastructure, rail, civil engineering, or large-scale construction projects.
- Strong technical knowledge of Mechanical, Electrical, and Public Health systems. Demonstrable experience managing subcontractors and multidisciplinary teams.
- Excellent planning, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
- Familiarity with NEC contracts and project controls processes.
- Relevant engineering or construction qualification (HNC/HND/Degree or equivalent).
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.