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About the role

Balfour Beatty has another splendid opportunity for an Package Manager / Sub Agent to join our amazing Major Projects team to work at our iconic Old Oak Common station development in North-West London.

HS2’s new c. £1 billion Old Oak Common station will become the UK’s best-connected rail station once completed. Our Balfour Beatty VINCI SYTRA joint venture will be responsible for the final design, construction and commissioning of the station in Northwest London.

Upon completion, the new station will boast six underground platforms and up to eight platforms on the adjacent Great Western Main Line. Old Oak Common will also provide high speed rail services to the Midlands, central London, Scotland and the North, as well as direct services to three major airports. Incorporating passenger and retail facilities, the new station will provide an exceptional customer experience for both passengers and visitors to the station.

Construction of the iconic station will support up to 65,000 jobs and 25,000 homes in the local area, helping kick-start one of Britain’s largest regeneration projects and transforming the former railway and industrial area. A new public park part of the Urban Realm, the external space of the Station, will also be situated to the west of the station, which will act as a green space that welcomes visitors to Old Oak Common and provide a new focal point for the growing community. At peak of construction, the project will employ a direct management team of 140 and a wider workforce of approximately 2,500.

What you'll be doing

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  Managing a site team, including subcontractors, suppliers and 3rd parties, including

implementation of the health, safety, environmental and quality standards,

• Develop construction methodology, programme and assist design development where

applicable. Prepare for the delivery of the works, including resources, procurement,
consents, and pre start documentation.

• Manage, supervise, train and mentor the site team to enable them to optimise their

work contribution.

• Review contractual agreements and develop detailed site specific programmes and

forecast budgets, assess actual programme and productivity achieved and review
weekly, taking action where appropriate, and reporting any changes to the Senior
Package Manager and Commercial team.

• Be fully conversant with subcontractor’s contract conditions
• Communicate to the Senior Package Manager, QA and Commercial teams non-

conformances and any instructions received from the client / designer / RE’s staff.

Who we're looking for

• 
  HND/Degree in Civil Engineering
• Knowledge of highways and utility construction techniques, sequencing and best

practice.

• Knowledge and understanding of working to and implementing construction

contracts.

• Ability to use initiative based on engineering and practical experience.
• Capable of working independently and proactively to progress works but also

skilled at working collaboratively with other integrated team members and
external stakeholders for the overall benefit of the project.

• Computer competence (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Document Control

Systems, Auto CAD).

• Excellent communication skills and ability to adjust communication style to

suite receiver.

• Relevant CSCS Card.
• Training in Health & Safety and Environmental management.

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

• Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
• Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…

About us

Balfour Beatty’s Major Projects business is delivering some of the UK’s most complex and iconic infrastructure projects including HS2, the new high-speed railway and the first nuclear power station in a generation, Hinkley Point C. Using the latest technology, we’re driving productivity and creating a lasting legacy by delivering sustainable solutions that strengthen communities.

From consultancy and design, to all aspects of construction and maintenance. We have the proven expertise to deliver large-scale projects safely and successfully.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com

Job Reference: BBUK20880