Senior Site Manager — Major Infra (HS2) | Flexible Work

Balfour Beatty Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Free parking and travel allowance

Family-friendly policies

Wellbeing support and vaccinations

Job summary

Balfour Beatty VINCI is delivering major HS2 infrastructure in the Midlands. We are seeking a Senior Site Manager to lead day-to-day construction activities across allocated areas, coordinating multidisciplinary teams and ensuring safety, quality and programme targets are met.

Based in Coventry, you will oversee site activities, liaise with stakeholders and drive continuous improvement while maintaining strict compliance with health, safety and environmental requirements.

Qualifications

• Senior Site Manager or equivalent leadership on major construction projects.
• Experience managing subcontractors and multidisciplinary site teams.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Valid CSCS card and site management qualifications (SMSTS essential).

Responsibilities

• Lead the safe day-to-day delivery of construction activities across allocated project areas.
• Manage site teams, subcontractors and supply chain partners to achieve programme, quality and safety objectives.
• Ensure compliance with BBV, HS2 and statutory health, safety and environmental requirements.
• Coordinate construction activities and interfaces between multiple disciplines and stakeholders.
• Monitor progress against programme milestones and implement recovery actions where required.
• Review construction methodologies, permits, risk assessments and work package plans.
• Drive quality assurance, inspections and handover activities to ensure successful project delivery.
• Maintain accurate records, reports and site documentation whilst promoting continuous improvement.
• Previous experience as a Senior Site Manager, Site Manager or equivalent leadership role on major construction projects.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Safety knowledge

Drawing interpretation

Education

SMSTS essential

CSCS card

Job description

Balfour Beatty VINCI is delivering major HS2 infrastructure in the Midlands. We are seeking a Senior Site Manager to lead day-to-day construction activities across allocated areas, coordinating multidisciplinary teams and ensuring safety, quality and programme targets are met.

Based in Coventry, you will oversee site activities, liaise with stakeholders and drive continuous improvement while maintaining strict compliance with health, safety and environmental requirements.