Package Manager - Old Oak Common - Greater London - London

Balfour Beatty; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Package Manager to join their Major Projects team in London. This role involves overseeing the construction of a state-of-the-art rail station, ensuring effective project execution while leading a multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will be instrumental in aligning procurement plans with project schedules and maintaining high safety standards. This innovative firm offers a flexible working environment and numerous benefits, making it an exciting opportunity for professionals eager to contribute to impactful infrastructure projects that enhance connectivity across the UK.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

25 days paid annual leave

Family friendly policies

Pension plan

Share incentive plan

Volunteering leave

Recognition schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in managing complex subcontract packages and rail projects.
• Relevant civil engineering experience, especially in reinforced concrete.

Responsibilities

• Manage subcontractors for high-speed station box construction.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety and environmental requirements.

Skills

Project Management

Health and Safety Management

Risk Management

Temporary Works Design

Stakeholder Management

Education

BSc in Management/Construction/Engineering

MSc in Management/Construction/Engineering

Tools

ITP (Inspection Test Plan)

RAMS (Risk Assessment Method Statements)

Job description

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About the role

Balfour Beatty has an amazing opportunity for a 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.

As a Package Manager, you will be responsible for the management of the subcontractor for the high-speed station box reinforced concrete structure and its interfaces with other work packages - MEP, Fit Out, Urban Realm.

Supporting the Package Lead / Section Managers in successful project execution including planning, design, delivery, and handover/close out providing management and leadership to inspire a multi-disciplinary team to achieve a common goal.

What you'll be doing

Key responsibilities will include:

1. Review specifications & drawings, as well as documents prepared by the subcontractor (ITP, RAMS)
2. Monitor effectiveness of the H&S Management System
3. Support continuous improvement, and ensure subcontractor complies with the H&S & environment requirements
4. Develop/monitor/report against resource allocation plans in line with scope and outputs
5. Help to ensure procurement plans and schedules are aligned with the overall project plans
6. Ensure assurance activities/audits are undertaken, recorded and actioned

Who we're looking for

1. Experience working on a variety of project types including those with rail interfaces and multiple complex subcontract packages.
2. Relevant experience in civils projects, particularly reinforced concrete, MEP, fit out.
3. Holds or working towards a formal qualification (BSc/MSc) in management/construction/engineering or equivalent.
4. CSCS and SSSTS or equivalent.
5. Experience in implementing safe systems of work, managing risks and change processes.
6. Experience in temporary works design, management, and installation.

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.

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.

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all.