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: Plant and Operator Inspector
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:
- Responsible for the thorough inspection of all types of plant equipment and machinery.
- Producing detailed and accurate inspection reports for owned plant or hired plant coming on and going off site using both software-based systems and written copy.
- Provide detailed operator assessment’s and have the character to reject operators that do not have the required qualifications or skill levels.
- Close liaison with line manager, provide accurate information to section plant managers other plant team staff, project plant hire coordinators, plant administrators, plant suppliers.
- Ensuring safety is the overriding priority and relentlessly promote the zero-harm culture.
Essential Experience:
- HS&E good knowledge of current legislation and application relating to plant and plant operations
- Good all-round knowledge of plant operations and previous major project experience preferred.
- CITB HS&E Operatives (minimum) test pass
- Plant related City & Guilds or CSCS / CPCS equivalent Level 2 minimum required.
- Efficient and confident communicator
- MS office skills, email, word, excel
- Results Driven
- Focus on Excellence
Teamwork & Collaboration - Adaptability
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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.
