Engineering Sub Agent, Operations Manager

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 office based all colleagues have a key part to play in delivering this critical transport infrastructure project.

Sub Agent

Birmingham

• Lead the preparation and planning for the delivery of the works, including resources, logistics, access, and construction readiness documentation.
• Manage, coordinate, and supervise the day-to-day site activities from construction through to close out and ensure the works are performed to the contract requirements.
• Manage, supervise, train and mentor the site team members to maintain high levels of operational control and support their professional development.
• Oversee the site supervision including subcontractors’ performance and make sure alignment with project objectives and milestones.
• Manage the internal and external interfaces with regards to the execution of the works, ensuring effective communication and coordination.

• Engineering Degree holder, or similar equivalent, with multi-disciplinary breadth.
• Proven experience in managing subcontractors and working with a major contractor.
• Excellent team player and team leader, reporting progress to the Project Manager / Construction Manager.
• Highly organised with good management and coordination skills.
• Strong on technical details and with good communication skills.
• Working knowledge of CDM 2015 Regulations and current legislation and standards associated with all engineering aspects.
• BBV behaviours, respecting equality and diversity.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK to be considered.

• Flexible working options.
• Free parking & travel allowance (where eligible).
• Family‑friendly policies.
• Wellbeing support & flu vaccinations.

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.

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.

We’re open to discussing flexible working arrangements to suit your needs, aligned with project requirements.