Package Manager - London

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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 Package Manager you will lead the delivery of the Structural Steel package, overseeing subcontractor deliverables, monitoring performance, and ensuring health, safety, and environmental standards are upheld.

You'll manage daily interface activities, coordinate construction sequencing strategies, and analyse scope to identify gaps. Your role will also involve preparing procurement documentation, collaborating with designers, and driving value engineering initiatives to enhance design efficiency and buildability.

What you'll be doing

• Lead delivery of Structural Steel works for the Conventional Station
• Ensure safe, healthy, and environmentally sound execution of works
• Manage day-to-day operations and lead a team of two Assistant Package Managers
• Oversee subcontractor design and delivery in collaboration with design team
• Support contract management and issue communications via QS
• Track subcontractor deliverables and manage Activity Readiness certification
• Handle documentation approvals and liaise with wider BBVS team
• Monitor subcontractor performance and identify improvement opportunities
• Resolve escalated issues between subcontractors
• Accurately report progress, site operatives, and plant activity

Who we're looking for

Essential Qualifications & Certifications:

• Degree (BSc, MSc, BEng) in Civil Engineering or equivalent GNVQ
• CSCS card
• Eligible to work and live in the UK
• Experience in similar infrastructure environments

Desirable Qualifications:

• SMSTS certification
• Membership of ICE, APM or similar professional body

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Strong understanding of NEC3 contracts and notifiable events
• Civil engineering experience on large infrastructure projects
• Familiarity with Works Information and procurement processes
• Site activity management and subcontractor performance monitoring
• Experience with multidisciplinary interfaces, temporary works, and lifting solutions
• Clear and reliable reporting capabilities

Desirable Skills & Experience:

• Experience in structural steel, roofing, cladding, and glazing
• Familiarity with Network Rail, TFL, Thames Water, and other utilities
• NEC3 contract implementation and communication
• Knowledge of 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.