Agent (Major Projects)

Posted 17/05/2024 by Balfour Beatty- Vinci

Location:
Birmingham

We currently require an Agent to join the Balfour Beatty Vinci team delivering the heavy Civils, Structures and Deep Excavation for our major HS2 tunnel section of HS2 North. 

What you'll be doing:

  • Managing targets and monitoring performance of Key Performance Indicators in line with the project objectives
  • Taking a lead of Health and Safety changes with the team and supply chain and implanting a culture for change when required
  • Keeping up to date with changes in legislation and making sure this information is communicated to the team effectively
  • Participating in the delivery, control and validation of Structures Permanent and Temporary Works Design and its coordination within the design of the Sub-Lot
  • Ensuring the technical and contractual requirements are compliant, especially with regards to Health & Safety and Environment
  • Managing the resources allocated to the Works Section and identifying opportunity for development and training
  • Conducting site audits and coordinating the implementation of quality assurance and control plans for self-delivery activities, subcontractors and suppliers
  • Actively participating and reporting progress in the weekly team leader and project review meetings to review strategic performance on site
  • Managing subcontractors and suppliers and advising on commercial aspects / preferred attendances and operational risks Who we're looking for

Qualification / Experience:

  • A formal qualification in Civil Engineering or equivalent work experience
  • Previous experience as an Agent or managing teams of engineers and site staff
  • Previous experience working on projects in utilities, earthworks, heavy structures or drainage

Why work for us

Balfour Beatty VINCI (BBV) is responsible for designing and building part of the most exciting and challenging infrastructure project in Europe: HS2. We are building the West Midlands section of HS2's Phase One route, spanning approximately 90km from Long Itchington in Warwickshire to the centre of Birmingham and on to Handsacre in Staffordshire. We will be employing thousands of people from the region to design and build the civil infrastructure for HS2 and we are looking for a wide range of skills to join the team and support this unique and ground breaking project.

About us

Balfour Beatty VINCI is a long established joint venture between two global leaders in the delivery of critical infrastructure. Working together for over 30 years, we have been successful in delivering a number of significant infrastructures; creating unrivalled expertise and capability across rail, highways and aviation sectors in the UK and beyond.

In 2008, we announced our formal alliance with the aim of delivering modern and innovative solutions to the UK's infrastructure needs. Since then, our collaboration has gone from strength to strength. We've successfully bid and delivered many key projects for Crossrail and Highways England Smart Motorways Programme. Balfour Beatty VINCI is a powerhouse for critical infrastructure.

Type:
Permanent
Start Date:
asap
Contract Length:
Permanent
Job Reference:
4321
Job ID:
219566861

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