Assistant Package Manager (APM) Fitout

Balfour Beatty; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

About the role

Balfour Beatty has an amazing opportunity for an Site/Section Engineer (Assistant Package Manager) to join our amazing Major Projects team to work at our iconic Old Oak Common development in 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.

Section Engineer level to act as Assistant Package Manager for Fit Out Packages

What you'll be doing

• Support the Package Manager or independently lead aspects of fit out works delivery.
• Conduct scope reviews, identify gaps, and assess constructability, sequence, and programme feasibility.
• Analyse interfaces and proactively manage risks, including the resolution of design and construction clashes.
• Develop and implement value engineering proposals and innovative construction solutions.
• Prepare procurement documentation, including Scope of Works and Safe Work Instructions (SWIs).
• Manage subcontractor performance, deliverables, and on-site activities, ensuring safety, quality, and environmental compliance.
• Oversee Activity Readiness certification, documentation approval processes, and interface with wider BBVS teams.
• Ensure thorough progress reporting, daily diaries, and accurate tracking of labour, plant, and resources.
• Act as the primary site contact for BBVS Package Managers, coordinating subcontractor issues and escalating as needed.

Who we're looking for

Qualifications & Certifications

Essential:

• BSc, MSc, or BEng in Civil Engineering or equivalent GNVQ.
• Valid CSCS card.
• Experience in a related construction environment.
• Eligibility to live and work permanently in the UK.

Desirable:

• SMSTS certification.
• PTS (Personal Track Safety).
• Membership of a relevant professional institution (e.g. ICE).

Skills & Experience

Essential:

• Strong understanding of NEC3 contracts and the identification of notifiable events.
• Broad civil engineering experience on large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Ability to interpret and navigate Works Information and contract documentation.
• Proven experience in site management, including subcontractor coordination and performance monitoring.
• Familiarity with multidisciplinary interfaces, temporary works, and lifting operations.
• Clear and reliable reporting and communication skills.

Desirable:

• Background in civils and/or fit out works.
• Experience working with Network Rail and Transport for London (TfL) interfaces.
• Competence in NEC3 contract administration and communication.
• Working knowledge of document control platforms (e.g., ALIM, eB, CEMAR).

Why work for us

Leadership, Respect, Integrity and Safety are our shared values, they underpin our collaborative approach and make our project a great place to work. Inclusion is at the heart of all that we do and we all take responsibility for the creation of a safe, respectful and inclusive environment at Old Oak Common.

Leadership- Using innovation & challenge to lead by example.

Respect- Understanding others, recognising their value and behaving accordingly.

Integrity- Acting fairly, transparently and consistently.

Safety- Caring for our workforce, our passengers and the public, by creating an environment where no one gets hurt.

About us

HS2's station construction partner, Balfour Beatty VINCI Systra joint venture (BBVS) are leading the construction of HS2's new Old Oak Common Station. Set to be the best connected and largest new railway stations ever built in the UK, Old Oak Common will become one of the country's most vital transport super hubs. The station will have 14 platforms, a mix of six high speed and eight conventional service platforms, with an 850m-long station box. It is expected to be one of the busiest railway stations in the country with high speed rail services to the midlands, Scotland and the North and access to central London and Heathrow via the Crossrail Elizabeth Line. You can read more about Old Oak Common station here: https://www.hs2.org.uk/stations/old-oak-common.