Assistant Site Engineer

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: Assistant Site Engineer

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: 

• Assist with setting out works using GPS, total stations, and surveying equipment.
• Verify engineering control points and construction tolerances.
• Produce and maintain accurate site records, surveys, and as-built information.
• Support dimensional checks and quality assurance inspections.
• Monitor day-to-day site activities and progress against programme.
• Ensure works are carried out in accordance with drawings, specifications, and method statements.
• Assist with coordinating subcontractors, operatives, and suppliers.
• Identify engineering issues and escalate to senior engineers where required.
• Promote a positive safety culture and ensure compliance with BBV and HS2 health and safety standards.
• Participate in site inspections, safety briefings, and toolbox talks.
• Support the implementation of Safe Systems of Work (SSOW), RAMS, and permit systems.
  

Essential Experience:

• Degree, HNC, HND, or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering or Construction Engineering.
• Understanding of civil engineering construction techniques.
• Knowledge of interpreting engineering drawings and specifications.
• Awareness of construction health and safety legislation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Full UK driving licence (where required).
  

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.