Agent

Balfour Beatty plc; Coventry; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Free parking & travel allowance

Family-friendly policies

Wellbeing support & flu vaccinations

Job summary

Balfour Beatty VINCI is seeking an MEP Agent in Coventry to lead day-to-day delivery of MEP construction activities on HS2. You will coordinate Design, Engineering, Construction and Commercial teams to ensure works are safe, on schedule and compliant with project specifications.

Responsibilities include reviewing methodologies and risk assessments, monitoring progress, supporting testing and handover, and maintaining site records. Strong leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering MEP works in major construction/infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical and public health systems.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary site activities.

Responsibilities

• Manage the safe delivery of MEP works across assigned sections of the project; coordinate subcontractors, suppliers and site teams to meet programme milestones.
• Ensure all activities comply with health, safety, environmental and quality requirements.
• Review and implement construction methodologies, work package plans and risk assessments.
• Monitor construction progress and identify mitigation measures to minimise delays.
• Coordinate interfaces between MEP systems and civil, structural and architectural works.
• Manage site resources, materials, plant and labour requirements.
• Support testing, commissioning and handover activities.
• Ensure works are delivered in accordance with approved designs, specifications and project standards.
• Assist with cost reporting, forecasting and change management activities.
• Maintain accurate site records, progress reports and project documentation.
• Build strong working relationships with stakeholders, subcontractors and project teams.

Skills

MEP coordination

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Job description

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

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.

As an MEP Agent, you will be responsible for managing the day-to-day delivery of MEP construction activities, ensuring works are completed safely, on schedule and in accordance with project specifications and quality requirements. Working closely with Design, Engineering, Construction and Commercial teams, you will coordinate MEP packages from planning through to installation, testing and commissioning, ensuring successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the safe delivery of MEP works across assigned sections of the project. Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers and site teams to achieve programme milestones.
• Ensure all activities comply with health, safety, environmental and quality requirements.
• Review and implement construction methodologies, work package plans and risk assessments.
• Monitor construction progress and identify mitigation measures to minimise delays.
• Coordinate interfaces between MEP systems and civil, structural and architectural works.
• Manage site resources, materials, plant and labour requirements.
• Support testing, commissioning and handover activities.
• Ensure works are delivered in accordance with approved designs, specifications and project standards.
• Assist with cost reporting, forecasting and change management activities.
• Maintain accurate site records, progress reports and project documentation.
• Build strong working relationships with stakeholders, subcontractors and project teams.
  
• Experience delivering MEP works within major construction, infrastructure, rail, utilities or transportation projects.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical and public health systems. Experience managing subcontractors and coordinating multidisciplinary site activities.
• A good understanding of construction planning, sequencing and delivery processes.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and complex project environment.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
  

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

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.