HS2: Britain’s New High-Speed Railway

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.

Current Opportunity: Electrical Engineer

Location:

Based in Coventry - the South Region comprises Sublots 2B, 2A, and 1A Long Itchington Wood. It stretches for approximately 39.2km from Finham Brook to Southam through a mixture of rural and suburban landscapes.

Key Accountabilities:

• Support the delivery of electrical works across multiple HS2 infrastructure and building assets.
• Review electrical designs and ensure installation activities are carried out in accordance with specifications, standards, and project requirements.
• Coordinate interfaces between electrical, mechanical, civil, rail systems, and architectural disciplines.
• Monitor subcontractor performance, ensuring compliance with programme, quality, and health & safety requirements.
• Assist with the planning and management of electrical installation, testing, commissioning, and handover activities.
• Identify technical issues and support the development of practical engineering solutions.
• Ensure all works are delivered in accordance with company procedures, industry standards, and statutory regulations.
• Participate in site inspections, risk assessments, audits, and quality assurance activities.
• Support project reporting, progress tracking, and documentation management.
• Foster collaborative working relationships with clients, suppliers, and project stakeholders.