About the role

Balfour Beatty Vinci has an exciting opportunity for an Agent – Earthworks & Drainage to join our team to work in Birmingham.

Role Purpose:

To provide Management, leadership and control of a multi disciplinary earthworks team comprising Sub Agents, Section Engineers, Site Engineers.

What you’ll be doing

  • Allocate tasks to Site Engineers and supervise the task 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.
  • Participate in knowledge share events, ensures Site Engineers / Operatives are made aware of relevant information.
  • Understand construction methodology and Develop / Approve relevant procedures specific to the area of works.
  • 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.
  • Supervision of the erection, use, maintenance and dismantling of the temporary works, as applicable.
  • 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.

    • Who we’re looking for

  • Degree qualified in civil engineering or equivalent
  • Previous supervisory or management experience is essential
  • Experience in earthworks and drainage on large civil engineering schemes

    • Why work for us

    Balfour Beatty VINCI (BBV) is responsible for designing and building part of the most exciting and challenging infrastructure project in Europe: HS2.

    We are building the West Midlands section of HS2’s Phase One route, spanning approximately 90km from Long Itchington in Warwickshire to the centre of Birmingham and on to Handsacre in Staffordshire. We will be employing thousands of people from the region to design and build the civil infrastructure for HS2 and we are looking for a wide range of skills to join the team and support this unique and ground breaking project.

    Diversity and Inclusion: We aim to be a leader in equality, diversity and inclusion by creating a safe inclusive working environment for all – living our values of Safety, Respect, Integrity and Leadership. We are positive and inclusive about making adjustments, providing flexible working, encouraging all staff to engage in a diverse range of year round learning opportunities and provide personal development opportunities. Our aim is to attract more people from diverse backgrounds to help us build on our inclusive culture.

    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.