Project Controller

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: Project Controls Engineer – Planning & Project Controls

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).

Role description:

• Support the Project Control Manager in the production and delivery of the Performance Measurement Baseline and Performance Measurement Updates

• Capture and integrate current and forecast programme, budget, cost, and risk at asset and sub-asset level

• Promote best practice and innovation

• Ensure that appropriate lean, coordinated and visual performance metrics are set up to assist the Project Team to timely deliver projects and improve performance

• Support Delivery with the establishment of planned and actual Resource diagrams in P6

• Support the Project Control Manager in the development and analysis of EVM measures

• Effectively using IT and systems as a key enabler for gathering and timely and accurate reporting on project performance

• Live the BBV values

• Ensure a relentless focus on Zero Harm

• Collaborative working
  

Essential Experience:

• 2-3 years experience in planning & project control services within large complex environments within the construction and engineering industry

• Understanding of various methods of project controls, planning and performance reporting

• Experience in risk and opportunity management, considered as a plus

• Understanding of the events that initiate, and of the methods used to demonstrate delay or change entitlement

• Good understanding of the methods of construction, plant, equipment and labour requirements

• Good software skills using P6, Microsoft Excel and Power Bi is mandatory.

• Good Knowledge of Synchro 4D is a plus.

• Pro-active attitude, positive thinking and team player as a must

• Good communication skills

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.

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.