Site/Section Engineer (Assistant Package Manager) - Old Oak Common - London

Balfour Beatty; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading construction team as a Site/Section Engineer (Assistant Package Manager) for the iconic Old Oak Common development in London. You will oversee quality standards and manage subcontractor activities on major infrastructure projects, ensuring successful delivery and compliance with safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Experience in major civils or infrastructure projects.
• Experience with Steelwork, Cladding, Reinforced Concrete, and Fit-out.

Responsibilities

• Support management of subcontractor for HS2 Headhouses and Ancillary Buildings.
• Enforce quality standards and document progress of works.
• Act as main contact for site-related matters.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Communication

Relationship Building

Education

Construction-related degree (BSc/BEng/MSc/MEng)

Job description

About the role

Balfour Beatty has an exciting opportunity for a Site/Section Engineer (Assistant Package Manager) to join our Major Projects team at the 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 upon completion. Our Balfour Beatty VINCI SYTRA joint venture will oversee the final design, construction, and commissioning of the station in Northwest London.

The station will feature six underground platforms and up to eight on the adjacent Great Western Main Line, providing high-speed rail services to the Midlands, central London, Scotland, the North, and direct links to three major airports. It will include passenger and retail facilities, offering an exceptional experience for passengers and visitors.

As a Site/Section Engineer (Assistant Package Manager), you will support the management of the WP10.2 Subcontractor for HS2 Headhouses and Ancillary Buildings, including Structural Steelwork, Cladding, Facade and Glazing, Reinforced Concrete, Fit-out, and interfaces with other work packages such as MEP, Urban Realm, and others.

What you'll be doing

Your main responsibilities as an Assistant Package Manager include:

• Supporting the enforcement of quality standards across entrusted works, ensuring adherence to quality hold points and witness points by subcontractors.
• Accurately reporting and documenting the progress of entrusted works.
• Ensuring the accuracy of quality records provided by subcontractors.
• Building strong working relationships with subcontractor engineers, works managers, and supervisors.
• Acting as the main point of contact for BBVS package managers regarding site-related matters for your scope of work.
• Issuing all necessary package documentation and communications to ensure successful delivery of the scope.

Who we're looking for

We seek candidates with:

• SMSTS and CSCS qualifications
• Experience in major civils or infrastructure projects
• Experience with Steelwork, Cladding, Reinforced Concrete, and Fit-out
• Understanding of quality assurance processes
• Experience supporting subcontractor activity management for scheme delivery
• A construction-related degree (BSc/BEng/MSc/MEng)

Why work for us

Our shared values—Leadership, Respect, Integrity, and Safety—guide our collaborative culture. We are committed to creating a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment at Old Oak Common.

Leadership - Leading by example through innovation and challenge.

Respect - Valuing others and recognizing their contributions.

Integrity - Acting fairly, transparently, and consistently.

Safety - Ensuring a safe environment for our workforce, passengers, and the public, where no one gets hurt.

About us

HS2's station construction partner, Balfour Beatty VINCI Systra joint venture (BBVS), is leading the construction of HS2's new Old Oak Common Station, set to be one of the UK's most vital transport hubs. The station will feature 14 platforms, including six high-speed and eight conventional service platforms, within an 850m-long station box. It is expected to be among the busiest railway stations in the country, with high-speed services to the Midlands, Scotland, North, and connections to central London and Heathrow via Crossrail Elizabeth Line. More information can be found here: Old Oak Common Station.