Subcontract Manager

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: Subcontract Manager

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:

The Sub-contractor Manager is responsible for organising the timely delivery to site of the defined products

The Sub-contractor Manager is responsible for the reporting of the sub-contractors and suppliers progress and any changes that may affect the delivery requirements of the sublots. The Sub-contractor Manager is responsible for arranging deliveries of the required elements to the individual sublots as and when required.

• They shall be responsible for:

o Ensuring that the suppliers are adhering to the outlined strategy and programme for the delivery of the elements,

o The timely and efficient delivery to site,

o Ensuring that the elements delivered to site are to the pre-defined standards and quality that are applicable to the work.

The sublot managers are responsible for the installation of the elements (including their cost impact).

Main Deliverables:

• They shall be responsible for preparing the following documents:

o Non-Conformance Reports,

o Meeting minutes and reports from meetings with the sub-contractor or supplier,

o Delivery instructions to the sub-contractor or supplier.

o Early Warnings o Updating the delivery plan for the sub-contractor or supplier

• They shall be responsible to approve and ensure the timely and accurate issuance of the following documents:

o Progress reports for the manufacturing and delivery of the elements,

o Programme for manufacturing and delivery of the elements.

Principal Tasks:

• Reporting any changes to above mentioned strategies to the Head of Precast,
• Supporting the commercial department in arriving at monthly valuations when applications have been received from sub-contractors or suppliers,
• Supporting operational and commercial audits of sub-contractors or suppliers,
• Ensure safety on their sites,
• Management of the suppliers and transporters,
• Monitor and report the performance and progress of the delivery of the elements,
• Programme monitoring,
• Ensure that the work complies with the requirements of the contracts,
• Liaise with nominated interfaces,
• Ensure the correct allocation of priorities and resources by suppliers and sub-contractors to the sublots,

Essential Experience:

• Engineering Degree holder,
• At least 5-year experience in the construction industry,
• Experience in managing site call offs / requirements
• Proven experience in managing subcontractors and suppliers.

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.