Foreperson

Balfour Beatty plc; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Free parking

Travel allowance

Family-friendly policies

Wellbeing support and vaccinations

Job summary

Balfour Beatty VINCI is recruiting a Foreperson/Site Lead for HS2 in the Midlands, based in Birmingham. You will supervise MEP construction activities, manage subcontractors, and ensure work complies with safety, drawings and specifications on a major rail infrastructure project.

The role requires strong leadership and hands-on site management, with a focus on delivering quality outcomes within a live construction environment. Flexible working options may be discussed to suit project needs.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading site teams on major infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical and public health installation activities.
• Ability to manage subcontractors and coordinate multiple work fronts.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily MEP construction activities, ensuring safety, on-time delivery and quality.
• Coordinate site operatives, subcontractors, plant, materials and equipment to meet milestones.
• Deliver safety briefings, toolbox talks and stand-downs as required.
• Monitor progress, identify constraints and implement solutions to maintain programme.
• Support installation, testing, commissioning and handover activities for MEP systems.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Subcontractor management

MEP knowledge

Drawing interpretation

Health and safety

CSCS card

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 Birmingham - the Central Region runs from the east of Birmingham into the city centre, comprising Sublot Delta, 1B, 4 and 5S. More than 50% of the structures within IPT Area North are located in the Central Region. This region, which covers a complex urban environment, also includes the 3.5 mile twin bore Bromford Tunnel. It also includes Interchange Station, as well as crossing three major highways (A45, M6 and M42).

Accountabilities:

• Supervise daily MEP construction activities, ensuring work is completed safely, on time, and to the required quality standards. Coordinate site operatives, subcontractors, plant, materials, and equipment to achieve programme milestones.
• Ensure all activities comply with company Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality (HSEQ) requirements.
• Deliver daily briefings, toolbox talks, task briefings, and safety stand-downs as required.
• Monitor productivity, identify constraints, and implement solutions to maintain progress against programme.
• Support installation, testing, commissioning, and handover activities for MEP systems.
• Review drawings and specifications to ensure works are executed in accordance with approved designs.
• Report progress, risks, issues, and resource requirements to the site management team.
• Ensure inspections, quality checks, and records are completed and maintained accurately.
• Promote a positive safety culture and lead by example in all aspects of site delivery.
  
• Proven experience as a Foreperson, Supervisor, or Site Lead within MEP, building services, rail, utilities, or major infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and public health installation activities.
• Experience managing subcontractors and coordinating multiple work fronts within a live construction environment.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and work packages.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• Sound knowledge of health and safety legislation and construction site best practice.
• CSCS Card and relevant trade or construction qualifications
  

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.