General Foreperson

HS2 Ltd.; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Free parking & travel allowance

Family-friendly policies

Wellbeing support & flu vaccinations

Job summary

HS2 Ltd. is seeking an experienced General Foreperson/Site Supervisor to lead daily MEP construction activities in the Midlands, based in Birmingham.

You will supervise subcontractors and internal teams, ensuring delivery to specifications, safety standards and programme milestones on a major rail infrastructure project. The role requires a proven track record in large-scale construction, strong leadership, and the ability to read drawings and manage multidisciplinary interfaces.

Qualifications

• Experience as General Foreperson, Senior Foreperson or Site Supervisor delivering MEP works on large-scale construction projects.
• Strong understanding of Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health systems installation and construction methodologies.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications and work packages.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily MEP construction activities across designated project areas.
• Supervise site supervisors, forepersons, operatives and subcontractors, ensuring safe and productive working practices.
• Ensure all MEP works are delivered in accordance with project specifications, drawings, quality standards and programme requirements.
• Maintain the highest standards of Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality (HSEQ) compliance across all activities.
• Plan and coordinate labour, plant, materials and temporary works requirements.
• Conduct daily briefings, toolbox talks, inspections and safety tours.
• Monitor progress against programme milestones and implement corrective actions where required.
• Coordinate interfaces between MEP, civil, structural, architectural and rail systems teams.
• Review permits, method statements, risk assessments and work package plans before work commences.
• Support testing, commissioning and handover activities to achieve project completion objectives.
• Identify and elevate risks, constraints and opportunities for improvement.
• Maintain accurate site records, progress reports and quality documentation.

Skills

MEP coordination

Leadership

Reading drawings

Subcontractor management

Planning & organisation

Safety management

Education

CSCS Card

Construction qualification

Tools

Site supervision software

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).

Key Accountabilities

• Lead and coordinate daily MEP construction activities across designated project areas.
• Supervise site supervisors, forepersons, operatives and subcontractors, ensuring safe and productive working practices.
• Ensure all MEP works are delivered in accordance with project specifications, drawings, quality standards and programme requirements.
• Maintain the highest standards of Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality (HSEQ) compliance across all activities.
• Plan and coordinate labour, plant, materials and temporary works requirements.
• Conduct daily briefings, toolbox talks, inspections and safety tours.
• Monitor progress against programme milestones and implement corrective actions where required.
• Coordinate interfaces between MEP, civil, structural, architectural and rail systems teams.
• Review permits, method statements, risk assessments and work package plans before work commences.
• Support testing, commissioning and handover activities to achieve project completion objectives.
• Identify and elevate risks, constraints and opportunities for improvement.
• Maintain accurate site records, progress reports and quality documentation.
• Proven experience as a General Foreperson, Senior Foreperson or Site Supervisor delivering MEP works on large-scale construction, rail or infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health systems installation and construction methodologies.
• Experience managing subcontractors and coordinating multidisciplinary construction teams.
• Demonstrable leadership and people-management skills.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications and work packages.
• Strong planning, organisational and communication skills.
• Thorough knowledge of UK construction health, safety and environmental legislation.
• CSCS Card and relevant construction or engineering qualification.

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.