Engineering Manager

Balfour Beatty plc; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart working with up to 40% remote

25 days annual leave (pro rata)

Pension

Share incentive plan

Volunteering leave

Recognition schemes

Job summary

Balfour Beatty is delivering the Old Oak Common station as part of the Major Projects team in London, a flagship project for HS2 with a multi-billion budget. This Engineering Manager - Above Ground Stations role leads assurance, governance and technical direction for station packages, coordinating with design consultants, construction teams and subcontractors.

You will drive risk management, ensure compliance with standards and engage with stakeholders to deliver the design, construction and

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Engineering or related discipline.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or demonstrable progression towards chartership.
• CSCS Card.
• SMSTS.
• Eligibility to work and live in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering assurance and governance activities across the AGS delivery scope.
• Ensure construction activities are delivered in accordance with approved designs, engineering standards, HS2 requirements and statutory obligations.
• Provide technical leadership for conventional station packages including structural steelwork, roofing, facades, glazing, doors, rail interfaces and temporary works.
• Manage engineering risks, assumptions, constraints and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate engineering activities between design consultants, construction teams and subcontractors.
• Lead technical resolution of site issues, RFIs, NCRs and design change proposals

Skills

Chartered Engineer (CEng) or in view

CSCS Card

SMSTS

Eligibility to work in the UK

Education

Degree in Civil/Structural/Construction Engineering or related discipline

Job description

About the role

Balfour Beatty has an exciting opportunity for an Engineering Manager - Above Ground Stations to join our outstanding Major Projects team to work at our Old Oak Common development in London – join us and be part of the largest construction project in the UK.

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.

What you'll be doing

• Lead engineering assurance and governance activities across the AGS delivery scope.
• Ensure construction activities are delivered in accordance with approved designs, engineering standards, HS2 requirements and statutory obligations.
• Provide technical leadership for conventional station packages including structural steelwork, roofing, facades, glazing, doors, rail interfaces and temporary works.
• Manage engineering risks, assumptions, constraints and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate engineering activities between design consultants, construction teams and subcontractors.
• Lead technical resolution of site issues, RFIs, NCRs and design change proposals

Who we're looking for

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Engineering or related discipline.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or demonstrable progression towards chartership.
• CSCS Card.
• SMSTS.
• Eligibility to work and live in the UK.

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:

• 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, visit www.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]