Assistant Package Manager

MEPJOBS UK; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart working – up to 40% remote

25 days annual leave

Family friendly policies

Pension and share incentive plan

Job summary

Balfour Beatty is recruiting an Assistant Package Manager – FIT OUT for the Old Oak Common station project in Northwest London. The role sits in our Major Projects team, coordinating MEP, lifts, interfaces and design information to keep the package on track.

You will review drawings, manage RFIs, and support the package manager with delegated activities while ensuring timely risk escalation and effective collaboration with subcontractors and supply chain partners.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Building or equivalent discipline.
• CSCS Card appropriate to the role.
• SSSTS/SMSTS or commitment to obtain within agreed timeframe.
• Working knowledge of method statements, risk assessments and permits.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications and models.

Responsibilities

• Review drawings, specs and models; monitor construction work for compliance.
• Coordinate RFIs, technical queries and design information; maintain trackers.
• Support resolution of construction issues by developing practical options.
• Coordinate interfaces with fit-out, MEPH, lifts, escalators and logistics.
• Support the Package Manager; own delegated package activities and escalate risks.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Construction Management

CSCS Card

SSSTS/SMSTS

Interpreting drawings

Site delivery

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

About the role

Assistant Package Manager – FIT OUT to join our amazing Major Projects team to work at our iconic Old Oak Common station development in North-West London. HS2’s new c. £1 billion Old Oak Common station will become the UK’s 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 high speed 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.

What you’ll be doing

• Review drawings, specifications, models and technical requirements, and monitor construction works for compliance.
• Coordinate RFIs, technical queries and design information, maintaining trackers and supporting timely close-out.
• Support the resolution of construction-related issues by developing practical options and escalating decisions outside delegated authority.
• Coordinate interfaces with other fit-out packages, MEPH, lifts, escalators, logistics and access requirements.
• Support the Package Manager and take ownership of delegated package activities, ensuring actions are completed and risks are promptly escalated.
• Work collaboratively with the fit-out team, support functions and supply chain partners to achieve package objectives.
• Coordinate the day-to-day activities of subcontractors and support effective onboarding, briefings and communication.

Who we’re looking for

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Building or a equivalent discipline.
• Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) Card appropriate to the role.
• Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS), Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS), or a commitment to obtain the required qualification within an agreed timeframe.
• Working knowledge of Method Statements, Risk Assessments, permits and common construction control processes.
• Able to interpret construction drawings, specifications and models, and apply them to site delivery.
• Working knowledge of construction methods, sequencing and interfaces relevant to architectural fit-out.
• Able to coordinate technical information, design queries and construction issue resolution.
• Basic understanding of temporary works, permits and technical assurance requirements.

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

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…

About Us

Balfour Beatty’s Major Projects business is delivering some of the UK’s 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, we’re 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.

Diversity and inclusion

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, visitwww.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long-term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence ‘Employer Recognition Scheme’ and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at:[e-mail]