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: Project Controls Manager – Planning & Project Controls
Location:
Based in Birmingham - the Central Region runs from the east of Birmingham into the city centre, comprising Sublot Delta, 1B, 4 and 5S. More than 50% of the structures within IPT Area North are located in the Central Region. This region, which covers a complex urban environment, also includes the 3.5 mile twin bore Bromford Tunnel. It also includes Interchange Station, as well as crossing three major highways (A45, M6 and M42).
Role Description:
• To establish and implement the HS2 requirements for Project Controls
• Ensure compliance to HS2 requirements
• Support the production and delivery of the Performance Measurement Baseline and Performance Measurement Updates • Capture and integrate current and forecast programme, budget, cost, and risk at asset and sub-asset level
• Promote best practice and innovation
• Assist with the development of all planning and project control staff to reach their full potential
• Assist with coaching and supporting of project control and planning staff, as required
• Ensure that appropriate lean, coordinated and visual performance metrics are set up to assist the Project Team to timely deliver projects and improve performance
• Effectively using IT and systems as a key enabler for gathering and timely and accurate reporting on project performance • Live the BBV values
• Ensure a relentless focus on Zero Harm
• Collaborative working
Essential Experience:
• Considerable, in-depth experience of planning & project control services within large complex environments within the construction and engineering industry
• Understanding of various forms of tender documents, contract documents and specifications
• Advanced understanding of various methods of project controls, planning and performance reporting
• Experience in risk and opportunity management
• Advanced understanding of the events that initiate, and of the methods used to demonstrate, delay or change entitlement
• Good understanding of the construction market, methods of construction, plant, equipment and labour requirements
• Experience in coaching, mentoring and developing others
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK to be considered.
Why Join Us:
Car/car allowance
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.