Site Engineer

HS2 Ltd.; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Free parking & travel allowance

Family-friendly policies

Wellbeing support & flu vaccinations

Job summary

Balfour Beatty VINCI in the Midlands is seeking an on-site Civil Engineer to help deliver 90km of HS2 route, from Long Itchington to Handsacre. The role focuses on setting out, surveying, and coordinating subcontractors.

You will ensure permits, ITPs and QA sheets are in place, read drawings, prepare handover documents and maintain accurate quantity take-offs. A degree in civil engineering and site experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• A degree in civil engineering or equivalent.
• Previous site engineering experience preferred.
• Experience with RC works, drainage, highways or earthworks is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all permits are applied for and in place, ready for site work to begin.
• Ensure the Inspection and Test Plans, and Quality Check Sheets are completed as soon as the checks can be completed.
• Setting out and surveying
• Management of subcontractors
• Make effective use of document control to manage distribution of information.
• Develop and Approve relevant procedures specific to the area of works.
• Approve method statements and risk assessments and ensure they are being followed throughout the works.
• Regularly liaising with the client
• Ensure Design Drawings are marked up to reflect works completed as the works are finished
• Liaise with other Sections to ensure any clashes on site are managed to ensure a smooth flow of work
• Regularly review procedures to ensure they are as efficient as possible
• Knowledge of specification and contract documents

Skills

Setting out techniques

Reading drawings

Documentation

Education

Degree in civil engineering or equivalent

Tools

Level

EDM

GPS

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 in Birmingham - the Central Region runs from the east of Birmingham into the city centre, comprising Sublot Delta, 1B, 4 and 5S. More than 50% of the structures within IPT Area North are located in the Central Region. This region, which covers a complex urban environment, also includes the 3.5 mile twin bore Bromford Tunnel. It also includes Interchange Station, as well as crossing three major highways (A45, M6 and M42).

Key Accountabilities

• Ensure all permits are applied for and in place, ready for site work to begin.
• Ensure the Inspection and Test Plans, and Quality Check Sheets are completed as soon as the checks can be completed.
• Setting out and surveying
• Management of subcontractors.
• Make effective use of document control to manage distribution of information.
• Develop and Approve relevant procedures specific to the area of works.
• Approve method statements and risk assessments and ensure they are being followed throughout the works.
• Regularly liaising with the client
• Ensure Design Drawings are marked up to reflect works completed as the works are finished
• Liaise with other Sections to ensure any clashes on site are managed to ensure a smooth flow of work
• Regularly review procedures to ensure they are as efficient as possible
• Qualified to degree level in civil engineering or equivalent
• Previous site engineering experience preferred
• Experience in structural RC works preferred, would also consider good experience in drainage, highways and earthworks
• Holds a current driving license and CSCS Card
• Setting out techniques – ability to use level & EDM, plus GPS
• Reads and understands drawings and schedules
• Able to produce detailed documentation for handover of completed works
• Able to take off and schedule material quantities accurately
• Knowledge of specification and contract documents

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.