Sub Agent

Balfour Beatty Vinci has an exciting opportunity for a Sub Agent with Heavy Civils and Structures experience to join our team to work in Birmingham on the HS2 tunnelling, Shaft & Civils project. Role Purpose: To lead and control a section of the works, according to a specific discipline across RC Structures, Heavy Civils, Excavations etc management of a team of Section Engineers, Site Engineers within same discipline. Able to clearly communicate the requirements of a safe system of work to ensure that these are followed accurately. Suggests and implements improvements to systems Capable of taking ownership of tasks and communicating outcomes with clarity, including managing others in this regard. Strong work ethic with flexibility to work unsociable hours/nights. Able to work on own initiative and seek out opportunities in line with level of responsibility. Drafts correspondence to sub-contractors, suppliers and Client Who we're looking for: Civil Engineering experience in Civil Engineering Holds a valid CSCS Has a UK driving licence Degree in Civil Engineering or similarAbout Balfour Beatty VINCI Balfour Beatty VINCI is a long-established joint venture between two powerhouses for the delivery of critical infrastructure across rail, transport and other iconic projects in the UK and beyond. We started working together over 30 years ago to deliver the Channel Tunnel, as members of the TransManche Link consortium. In the Midlands, it is Balfour Beatty VINCI’s role to design and build the route, ready for tracks and signalling to be installed. Our work with HS2 Balfour Beatty VINCI have been awarded a 90km section of the HS2 project from Long Itchington in Warwickshire to the centre of Birmingham and then on to Handsacre in Staffordshire. Overall, we will be building the following across all our sites: • 9.3km of viaducts • 62 overbridges • 35 cuttings • 56 culverts • 62 embankments • 2 twin bore tunnels and 2 cut and cover tunnels • 28 underbridges and 11 underpasses. Diversity and Inclusion Balfour Beatty VINCI (BBV) is delivering equal opportunities for everyone that is part of the team and for people that are yet to join us. We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all backgrounds to come and join our team, including people with different physical abilities and neuro diversities. We are working to represent the communities Balfour Beatty VINCI works in through our workforce. We have embedded Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity (ED&I) Champions across our sites and are guided by strong accreditations that ensure we demonstrate our ability to support our people effectively. We care about being inclusive and that means we encourage applications from people with diverse set of backgrounds and experiences. BBV is a Disability Confident Leader and we welcome applications from candidates with a disability. Flexible working We recognise and respect that people work in different ways and we are open to discussing what flexibility you may need during the recruitment process, balanced against our project requirements. Sub Agent- Structures  Are you looking to progress your career by working on Britain’s biggest construction project? Balfour Beatty VINCI is working with a range of organisations to design and build 90km West Midlands stretch of HS2 – Britain’s new high speed railway.. Our work is essential to enable HS2 trains to travel between London and Birmingham as well as continue their journey up to Manchester. It’s an incredibly exciting time to join us – we’re at peak construction with work really ramping up on a broad range of assets including bridges, tunnels and viaducts. Plus you’d join 9,000 people across 72 nationalities working on this exciting section of HS2 across the region. We currently have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Sub Agent within the Structures Team  This role will be based on site in in Water Orton. Delta Junction will cover a 14 KM stretch within the Water Orton area. The sublot will be responsible for major structures including bridges, viaducts & embankments. This is a great environment to grow due to the complexity of the work involved. Please note candidates will need to have a current valid right to work in the UK to be considered for this role About the role: • Allocate tasks to Section Engineers, Site Engineers and supervise the task to completion. • Ensure the Inspection and Test Plans, and Quality Check Sheets are completed as soon as the checks can be completed to ensure that the works are delivered to specification. • In association with the Section Foreman, assess the plant and resource requirements to meet the demands of site and office based works. • Produce / Approve method statements and risk assessments and ensure they are being followed throughout the works. • Carry out checks of the scheme during construction on site, liaising with the TWC and Site Team. • Preparing and issuing Temporary Works Briefs to the relevant design departments. • Ensure Site Engineers complete setting out in accordance with design. • Ensure Design Drawings are marked up to reflect works completed as the works are finished. • Liaise with other Sub Agents to ensure any clashes on site are managed to ensure a smooth flow of work. Experienced Required • Degree qualified in civil engineering or equivalent is desirable • Previous supervisory or management experience is essential • Experience working as a Sub Agent on a large civil engineering scheme Benefits of working with us •Access to Employee assistance programmes •Annual flu vaccinations •Health risk assessments •Healthcare •Flexible working •Enhanced maternity and paternity •Excellent pension contributions •Travel allowance for eligible candidates •Car/ car allowance About Balfour Beatty VINCI Working together for over 30 years, Balfour Beatty VINCI have been successful in delivering several significant infrastructures; creating unrivalled expertise and capability across rail, highways and aviation sectors in the UK and beyond. Our work with HS2 Balfour Beatty VINCI have been awarded a 90km section of the HS2 project from Long Itchington in Warwickshire to the centre of Birmingham and on to Handsacre in Staffordshire. Overall, we will be building the following across all our sites: •42 viaducts totalling over 11km •66 overbridges •More than 35 cuttings reaching over 30km •56 culverts •66 embankments reaching over 33km •Building four motorway crossings requiring box structures •Six interfaces with the existing rail requiring both dive-under and overbridge structures Diversity and Inclusion: Balfour Beatty Vinci (BBV) is delivering equal opportunity for everyone that is part of the team and for people that are yet to join us. We are an inclusive employer and supportive of anyone with a physical or neuro-diverse ability. We welcome people from all backgrounds to come and join our team, including people with different physical abilities. We are transforming the image of construction through working on the HS2 project and increasing diverse representation of Balfour Beatty Vinci through representing the communities we are working in. We have embedded ED&I Champions across our sites and are guided by strong accreditations that ensure we demonstrate our ability to support our people effectively. Flexible working: Flexible or agile working is encouraged at BBV and we recognise the value and diversity of candidates which this can bring to our business operations. Not every role can provide a variety of working patterns to suit people's personal needs however we are happy to discuss agile working opportunities at BBV with you. Disability confident: We care about being inclusive and that means we encourage applications from people with diverse set of backgrounds and experiences. BBV is Disability Confident committed and we welcome applications from candidates with a disability