Section Engineer - Major Projects - Old Oak Common - London

Balfour Beatty has an amazing opportunity for a Section Engineer to act as Assistant Package Manager to join our amazing Major Projects team to work at our iconic Old Oak Common development in London.

HS2s new c. 1 billion Old Oak Common station will become the UKs best-connected rail
station once completed. Our Balfour Beatty VINCI SYTRA joint venture will be responsible for the final design, construction, and commissioning of the station in Northwest London.

Upon completion, the new station will boast six underground platforms and up to eight platforms on the adjacent Great Western Main Line. Old Oak Common will also provide highspeed rail services to the Midlands, central London, Scotland, and the North, as well as direct services to three major airports. Incorporating passenger and retail facilities, the new station will provide an exceptional customer experience for both passengers and visitors to the station.

As the Assistant Package Manager you will be supporting the Package Manager who lead the management of various sub-contractors packages for site services and external permanent works such as lifting operations, tower cranes erections and dismantles, temporary works, demolition works, utilities, earthworks, excavations, fencing and reinforced concrete works that will be the foundation of the iconic Urban Realm of Old Oak Common HS2 Station.

What you'll be doing

Some key responsibilities will be:

• Managing sub-activities through stages ranging from design, procurement, preconstruction, consents, construction & handover:


• Ensuring a safe, healthy, environmentally sound delivery of all works entrusted.


• Managing Activity Readiness certification


• Documentation management through approval process and liaison with BBVS wider team


• Liaising between subcontractors to resolve/escalate any clashes.


• Ensure progress of works entrusted is accurately reported and documented.


• Monitoring quality & assurance of subcontractors activities and close out non conformances


• Constructability reviews


• Construction sequence & programme analysis


• Interfaces analysis and identification of risks


• Value Engineering proposals & innovations research/implementation


• Identification of scope, gaps and changes for active and in procurement subcontracts
  
  You will have the following:


• Previous experience in a site-based construction role in major civils/infrastructure construction project


• Valid CSCS card


• Construction related degree (BSC/BEng/MSC/MEng)


• Experience supporting the management of subcontractor activities in similar nature of works
  
  Balfour Beattys Major Projects business is delivering some of the UKs most complex and iconic infrastructure projects including HS2, the new high-speed railway and the first nuclear power station in a generation, Hinkley Point C. Using the latest technology, were driving productivity and creating a lasting legacy by delivering sustainable solutions that strengthen communities.


From consultancy and design, to all aspects of construction and maintenance. We have the proven expertise to deliver large-scale projects safely and successfully., At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasnt rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package thats right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

- Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
- Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more