via Indeed · 7 September 2026 ·12 days ago

Site Engineer

Balfour Beatty VINCI
Birmingham Full-time
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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: Site Engineer

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\).

Key Responsibilities:

  • Ensure all permits are applied for and in place, ready for site work to begin.

  • Ensure the Inspection and Test Plans, and Quality Check Sheets are completed as soon as the checks can be completed.

  • Setting out and surveying

  • Management of subcontractors.

  • Make effective use of document control to manage distribution of information.

  • Develop and Approve relevant procedures specific to the area of works.

  • Approve method statements and risk assessments and ensure they are being followed throughout the works.
Essential Experience:
  • Qualified to degree level in civil engineering or equivalent

  • Previous site engineering experience preferred

  • Large scale civils infrastructure project experience

  • Experience in structural RC works preferred, would also consider good experience in drainage, highways and earthworks

  • Experience in possession works (perhaps Network Rail)

  • Holds a current driving license and CSCS Card

  • Setting out techniques – ability to use level \& EDM, plus GPS

  • Reads and understands drawings and schedules

  • Able to produce detailed documentation for handover of completed works

  • Able to take off and schedule material quantities accurately

  • Knowledge of specification and contract documents
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.


Job Overview


  • ##### Internal reference
Central Region
  • ##### Job status
Full time
  • ##### Closing date
30/09/2026
  • ##### Location
Birmingham
  • ##### Hours per week
40

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