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Join Britain’s Biggest Construction Project - HS2 - Sub Agent
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.
Current Opportunity: MEP Sub Agent
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 Responsibilities:
- Manage the day-to-day delivery of MEP construction activities across allocated project sections.
- Coordinate Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health installation works in accordance with project requirements.
- Lead site engineers, supervisors and subcontractors to deliver works safely and efficiently.
- Ensure compliance with BBV, HS2 and statutory health, safety and environmental standards.
- Review and implement construction methodologies, work package plans, permits and risk assessments.
- Monitor project progress against programme milestones and identify recovery actions where required.
- Manage quality assurance processes, inspections, testing and commissioning activities.
- Coordinate interfaces between MEP, civil, architectural, structural and rail systems teams.
- Support commercial activities including forecasting, change management, cost control and subcontractor performance monitoring.
- Review technical documentation, drawings, specifications and design changes.
- Ensure project records, reports and site documentation are maintained accurately.
- Participate in client, stakeholder and subcontractor meetings.
- Identify risks, opportunities and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Support commissioning, handover and operational readiness activities.
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Essential Experience:
- Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a related discipline.
- Previous experience as a Sub Agent, Senior Engineer or MEP Engineer on major construction or infrastructure projects.
- Good understanding of Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health systems installation and delivery.
- Experience managing subcontractors and multidisciplinary site teams.
- Strong knowledge of construction health and safety legislation and working practices.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
- Experience managing programme, quality and project performance.
- Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills.
- CSCS card and relevant site-based construction qualifications.
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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.
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