Senior Design Lead

Balfour Beatty plc; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Free parking

Travel allowance

Family-friendly policies

Wellbeing support

Flu vaccinations

Job summary

Balfour Beatty VINCI is seeking a Chartered Civil Engineer to lead the strategy and delivery of the monitoring scope on HS2 in the Midlands, covering structural health, civil drainage, and land boundary fencing with related TACs. You’ll ensure designs comply with HS2 standards and environmental requirements while coordinating with the design leadership teams.

This role demands strong leadership, excellent communication, and the ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams on major assets such as

Qualifications

• Qualified Civil Engineer or equivalent with multi-disciplinary breadth.
• Experience with major design consultancy and HS2 standards.
• Knowledge of CDM 2015 Regulations.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to lead strategy and delivery of monitoring scope and utilities design.

Responsibilities

• Lead on the strategy and delivery of monitoring scope (structural health and civil drainage).
• Lead on land back/land boundary fencing scope and related TACs delivery.
• Lead on emerging utilities design (easements, access, etc.).
• Lead on accommodation works scope delivery.
• Support BBV design/engineering leadership with delivery and strategy.
• Ensure designs meet HS2 Environmental Minimum Requirements and CRT standards.
• Administer HS2 contract inputs and supply chain involvement.
• Support Operations & Maintenance reporting delivery.
• Collaborate with major design consultancies and HS2 standards teams.

Skills

Civil engineering

Leadership

Communication skills

CDM 2015 Regulations

Design & engineering standards

Team management

Education

Civil Engineering degree

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 at Fort Dunlop – this location sits on the eastern edge of Birmingham, adjacent to the M6 motorway, providing excellent transport links into the city and across the region. Fort Dunlop serves as a key hub within IPT Area North, supporting operations that span multiple sublots and regional activities. Its strategic position makes it an important point for coordination and access, with proximity to major infrastructure routes ensuring connectivity to both the Central Region and wider project areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on the strategy/delivery of monitoring scope (structural health & civil drainage).
• Lead on the strategy/delivery of land had-back sch. 16/17 and land boundary fencing scope, including effective delivery of emerging TACs related to this topic.
• Lead on the strategy/delivery of emerging utilities (easements, access etc.) design.
• Lead on the strategy/delivery of accommodation works scope.
• Support the wider BBV design/engineering leadership team with delivery & strategic matters while remaining flexible to take on emerging issues and priorities as they arise.
• Ensure the design meets the HS2 Environmental Minimum Requirements, including all requirements for environmental mitigation.
• Ensure designs are fully compliant with the Works Information Contract Requirements Technical (CRT), Technical Standards, SCEWs etc.
• Provide the required input in administrating the contract with HS2 and supply chain.
• Support the delivery of Operations & Maintenance Reports.
• Recent experience of working with a major design consultancy on
• In-depth knowledge of Design & Engineering standards, the HS2 technical standards and the HS2 Technical Assurance Process.
• Qualified Civil Engineer or similar equivalent, with multi-disciplinary breadth.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Understanding of the construction environment for safe and buildable designs.
• Highly organised with good management and coordination skills.
• Leading teams, people management skills, effective delegation, mentoring & coaching and developing others.
• Knowledge of CDM 2015 Regulations.

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.