Job Description

About the role

Balfour Beatty has an amazing opportunity for a

Package Manager

to join our amazing Major Projects team to work at our iconic

Old Oak Common

development in London.



HS2s new c. 1 billion Old Oak Common station will become the UKs 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.



As a

Lead

Package Manager

you will lead of the Conventional Station Superstructure (Structural Steel, Secondary Steel & Envelope). The role includes managing 3no. subcontractors delivering the works.



The day to day responsibilities will include management of a multi-disciplinary team, management of subcontractors delivering the works, including measuring subcontractor performance, raising health, safety and environment issues, managing day-to day interface activities. Including construction sequence strategy, scope analysis, identification of scope gaps, production of documentation for procurement, liaising with designers, value engineering proposals for improvement of design.

What you'll be doing

Manage full package lifecycle

: tendering, procurement, delivery, commissioning, handover.

Contract & commercial control

: NEC3 compliance, change management, cost forecasting, reporting.

Programme ownership

: review schedules, client reporting, trend analysis.

Lead multidisciplinary teams

: coaching, resource planning, conflict resolution.

Risk & stakeholder management

: technical, commercial, safety, political risks; third-party approvals (HS2, Network Rail, TfL, utilities).

Ensure safety & environmental compliance

.

Monitor subcontractor performance

: progress, operatives, plant, and design deliverables.

Who we're looking for

Essential Skills & Experience

Strong understanding of contracts and Works Information. Civil engineering experience on major infrastructure projects. Procurement process knowledge. Ability to monitor and report subcontractor performance. Experience in multidisciplinary interfaces and temporary works.

Desirable:

Structural steel, roofing, cladding, and glazing experience. Familiarity with Network Rail, TfL, and utilities interfaces. Document control systems (BC, eB, CEMAR).

Why work for us

At BBVS, we are more than a construction partner; we are a team committed to shaping the future of infrastructure. Working on transformative projects like Old Oak Common Station, you'll be part of an innovative, inclusive, and collaborative environment that values

Leadership, Respect, Integrity, and Safety

. We empower our people with opportunities to grow professionally while contributing to one of the UK's most significant transport hubs. Join us and help build the future with a team that truly values your expertise and commitment.

About us

Balfour Beatty VINCI Systra Joint Venture (BBVS) is proud to be the construction partner for HS2's transformative Old Oak Common Station. Set to become one of the UK's largest and best-connected railway hubs, Old Oak Common will feature 14 platforms - six for high-speed rail and eight for conventional services - and a remarkable 850m-long station box. This vital super hub will provide high-speed rail services to the Midlands, Scotland, and the North, while connecting central London and Heathrow via the Crossrail Elizabeth Line.



At BBVS, we are driven by our core values of

Leadership, Respect, Integrity, and Safety

, fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and innovative workplace. Inclusion is central to everything we do, and we are committed to creating a safe, respectful, and supportive environment for all.



Job Reference: BBUK15441