Section Manager

HS2 Ltd.; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Free parking & travel allowance

Family-friendly policies

Wellbeing support

Job summary

HS2 Ltd. seeks an experienced MEP Section Manager to lead Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health works on one of Europe’s largest infrastructure projects.

You will drive safe, efficient delivery across designated sections, guiding engineering, commercial and delivery teams to align with programme, budget and compliance obligations. The role requires proven MEP delivery experience on major projects, strong leadership, and a proactive approach to safety, quality and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering MEP construction activities.
• SMSTS certification.
• CSCS card.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, coordination and delivery of MEP packages throughout the construction lifecycle.
• Manage subcontractors and supply chain partners to meet programme, quality and cost targets.
• Ensure health, safety and environmental standards, driving a positive safety culture.
• Coordinate interfaces between MEP systems, civil works and other disciplines.
• Monitor progress and implement corrective actions to maintain programme objectives.
• Review and approve construction methodologies, risk assessments and work package plans.
• Support commercial teams with change management, forecasting and cost control.
• Manage stakeholder relationships with clients, designers and delivery partners.
• Ensure quality assurance and technical compliance across all MEP installations.
• Lead and develop site teams, promoting collaborative working and continuous improvement.
• Significant experience delivering MEP works within major infrastructure, rail, tunnelling, utilities or large construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical and public health systems.
• Proven experience managing multidisciplinary teams and subcontractors.
• Excellent understanding of construction health and safety legislation and CDM requirements.
• Strong programme management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to identify and mitigate project risks while driving operational performance.
• Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving abilities.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Project coordination

Health and safety

Problem solving

Communication

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Building Services Engineering

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: Coventry

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced MEP Section Manager to lead the delivery of Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health (MEP) works on one of Europe's largest infrastructure projects.

As MEP Section Manager, you will be responsible for the safe, efficient and quality delivery of MEP works across designated sections of the project. You will provide leadership to engineering, commercial and delivery teams, ensuring works are planned, coordinated and executed in line with programme, budget and compliance requirements. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a nationally significant project while working within a collaborative and innovative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, coordination and delivery of MEP packages throughout the construction lifecycle.
• Manage subcontractors and supply chain partners to ensure performance against programme, quality and cost targets.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental standards, driving a positive safety culture across all activities.
• Coordinate interfaces between MEP systems, civil works and other disciplines.
• Monitor progress and implement corrective actions where required to maintain programme objectives.
• Review and approve construction methodologies, risk assessments and work package plans.
• Support commercial teams with change management, forecasting and cost control.
• Manage stakeholder relationships, including clients, designers and delivery partners.
• Ensure quality assurance and technical compliance across all MEP installations.
• Lead and develop site teams, promoting collaborative working and continuous improvement.
• Significant experience delivering MEP works within major infrastructure, rail, tunnelling, utilities or large construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical and public health systems.
• Proven experience managing multidisciplinary teams and subcontractors.
• Excellent understanding of construction health and safety legislation and CDM requirements.
• Strong programme management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to identify and mitigate project risks while driving operational performance.
• Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving abilities.

Essential Qualifications

HNC/HND or Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Building Services Engineering (or equivalent).

SMSTS.

CSCS Card.

Demonstrable experience managing complex MEP construction activities.

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.