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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. Current Opportunity: Senior Site Manager Location: Based in Coventry - the South Region comprises Sublots 2B, 2A and 1A Long Itchington Wood. It stretches for approximately 39.2km from Finham Brook to Southam through a mixture of rural and suburban landscapes Key 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. Essential Experience:
  • Previous experience as a Senior Site Manager, Site Manager or equivalent leadership role on major construction projects.
  • Strong track record managing subcontractors and multidisciplinary site teams.
  • Experience delivering commercial building, infrastructure or large-scale construction projects.
  • Good knowledge of construction health, safety and environmental legislation and best practice.
  • Ability to interpret drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
  • Experience managing programme delivery, quality and construction performance.
  • Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Valid CSCS card and relevant site management qualifications (SMSTS essential). Desirable Experience:
  • Experience delivering commercial fit-out, façade, cladding or external envelope packages.
  • Experience working on large, complex or multidisciplinary construction programmes. 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 Excellent pension & healthcare 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.

Flexible Working We're open to discussing flexible working arrangements to suit your needs, aligned with project requirements.

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