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: Risk Analyst
Location: Central Region: 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).
Key Responsibilities:
- Facilitating the identification and response to project risk (threats and opportunities) including reviews and workshops.
- Ensuring the risk register is current and maintained
- In support of the Risk Manager, analysis of risk information using both qualitative and quantitative techniques to inform senior management of top threats and opportunities and in the assessment of exposure
- Aggregation and reporting of risks within the project
- Monitors and updates mitigation actions and effectiveness through regular reviews and monitoring
- Assists in the development of appropriate SMART risk mitigations for the project’s critical risks
- Monitors and updates mitigation actions and effectiveness through regular reviews and monitoring
- Provides risk advice and support to project teams where necessary
Essential Experience:
- Has experience of working in a risk analyst role in a construction / civil engineering project environment
- Has experience of QCRA tools and techniques (e.g. @Risk, ModelRisk, PRA, Safran; Monte Carlo simulation, interpretation and reporting )
- Is proficient in data management, MS Excel and PowerBI
- Pays attention to detail and will see tasks through to completion
- A self-starter who can manage their own time and proactively seeks and executes activities that will add value to their function
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.

