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We are working with a range of organisations to design and build the 90km West Midlands stretch of HS2 – Britain's new high‑speed railway. The role will be based on site in Birmingham (Flexible Working) – Fort Dunlop, Birmingham, BBV Sub‑Lots, HS2 offices.
Role Responsibilities
* Guide the best strategy (including optimum NEC option) for packages to be procured.
* Manage new packages through a Commercial Compliance route in conjunction with HS2 ‘Clause 26’ and HS2 Works Information Requirements.
* Oversee the Contractor’s Project Procurement Plan and ensure it is kept up to date.
* Own key Procurement Commercial Compliance Documents/Forms and Procedures.
* Manage previously existing Clause 26 packages that continue to have outstanding actions to complete approval.
* Support internal departmental audits of the Procurement Process and manage the close‑out process for identified areas of concern.
* Lead for BBV on external audits of the Procurement and Supply Chain Department and manage the close‑out process for identified areas of concern.
* Operate as a day‑to‑day contact for the HS2 Commercial Team in all Procurement‑related matters.
Experience Required
* Substantial commercial knowledge of project procurement and evidence of delivering successful collaborative projects with sub‑contractors and suppliers.
* A credible leader who can adapt style to teach, coach, mentor or delegate, as appropriate, and has managed large teams.
* Ability to influence to win hearts and minds, focusing on exceeding service expectations by delivering an agile, value‑adding service.
* Demonstrable stakeholder management skills and effective communication with stakeholders at all levels, internally and externally.
* Evidence of having developed and implemented change programmes and new ways of working.
* Track record in commercial management, strategic sourcing, negotiation, process compliance, and supplier integration into project teams.
* Solid understanding of NEC Contracts, subcontracting and framework contract creation and management.
* Experience of procurement and commercial management within Construction and Civil Engineering, particularly in major projects.
* Emotional intelligence and ability to challenge current thinking and norms to drive improved collaboration.
* Experience working with the supply chain to deliver the right culture and behaviours.
* Understanding of legal frameworks and contract law.
* Analytical skills, numerically astute with well‑developed problem‑solving abilities.
* Results‑driven, passionate about work, and able to plan and deliver against bid/project milestones.
Please note candidates will need to have a current valid right to work in the UK to be considered for this role.
Benefits of Working With Us
* Flexible working available for some roles.
* Travel allowance for eligible candidates.
* Family‑friendly leave policies.
* Health risk assessments.
* Access to employee assistance programmes.
* Access to annual flu vaccinations.
About Balfour Beatty VINCI
Balfour Beatty VINCI is a long‑established joint venture between two powerhouses to deliver critical infrastructure across rail, transport and other iconic projects in the UK and beyond. We started working together over 30 years ago to deliver the Channel Tunnel. In the Midlands, we design and build the HS2 route, ready for tracks and signalling to be installed.
Diversity & Inclusion
Balfour Beatty VINCI (BBV) delivers equal opportunities for everyone on the team and for people who wish to join us. We welcome people from all backgrounds, including different physical abilities and neuro‑diversity, and aim to represent the communities we work in through our workforce. BBV is a Disability Confident Leader and welcomes applications from candidates with a disability.
We recognise and respect that people work in different ways and are open to discussing the flexibility you may need during the recruitment process, balanced against project requirements.
Job Details
Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type: Full‑time
Job Function: Other
Industry: Construction
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