Package Manager - Major Projects - Old Oak Common - London

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About the role

Balfour Beatty has another superb opportunity for Section Engineers and Sub Agents (Package Managers) 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.

What you'll be doing

As a Package Manager you will be reporting to the Senior Package Manager and be leading the management of various subcontractor packages related to architectural finishes, such as metalwork, cladding, flooring, wall linings and ceilings. You will also be responsible for managing interfaces with other work packages, such as MEPH, lifts and escalators etc.

Some key responsibilities will be:

1. Able to clearly communicate the requirements of a safe system of work to ensure that these are followed accurately. Suggest and implement improvements to systems.
2. Capable of taking ownership of tasks and communicating outcomes with clarity; experienced at encouraging direct reports to do the same and managing a team to ensure tasks are carried out effectively and key messages cascaded.
3. Understands method statements and risk assessments, able to develop new and improved safe systems of work.
4. Understands the principles of Accident / Incident Investigation and has good working knowledge of the process.
5. Understands Business Management Systems and processes.
6. Able to measure and track KPIs for enhanced productivity.
7. Experienced at producing detailed records and correspondence for commercial recovery.

Who we're looking for

You will have the following:

• CSCS.
• SMSTS.
• Ideally, major civils/infrastructure projects experience.
• Specific work experience with fit-out.
• Good leadership skills.

If you are interested, then come and become colleagues with 26,000 staff and join a business which recorded £8.6bn in revenues last year, achieved industry leading customer satisfaction scores and has unrivalled employee engagement statistics.

An excellent range of benefits awaits the successful candidate:

• An attractive / negotiated salary
• Company Car or Car Allowance
• 42 base hours per week
• Daily travel allowance
• Company healthcare scheme
• Pension savings scheme
• A whole host of other BB staff employee benefits (discounts, special offers etc)

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UKs 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:

• 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

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

We are 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: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com