Project Controller

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: MEP Project Controller

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:

Project Controls & Governance

Establish and maintain project control processes across MEP packages.

Monitor project performance against key programme, cost, quality, and delivery targets.

Ensure compliance with project controls procedures, reporting standards, and governance requirements.

Support project audits and assurance reviews.

Cost Management & Forecasting

Track MEP package costs, commitments, and expenditure.

Assist in the preparation of cost reports, forecasts, and cash flow projections.

Identify cost variances and provide recommendations for corrective action.

Support earned value management (EVM) and project performance measurement.

Programme Controls

Monitor MEP progress against approved project programmes.

Analyse schedule performance and identify risks to key milestones.

Support the development of mitigation and recovery plans.

Coordinate with planners to ensure accurate reporting and forecasting.

Change Management

Maintain change control logs and records.

Assess the impact of variations and change requests on programme and cost.

Support commercial and project teams in evaluating change impacts.

Ensure all changes are recorded, approved, and tracked appropriately.

Risk & Opportunity Management

Support project risk identification and management processes.

Maintain risk and opportunity registers for MEP packages.

Monitor mitigation actions and report on key project risks.

Assist in conducting risk workshops and scenario planning exercises.

Reporting & Data Analysis

Produce weekly and monthly project controls reports.

Develop dashboards, KPIs, trend analyses, and performance metrics.

Provide accurate project data to support decision-making.

Prepare management presentations and executive summaries.

Stakeholder Management

Collaborate with project managers, package managers, commercial teams, and subcontractors.

Attend project reviews and progress meetings.

Communicate project performance, risks, and forecasts to senior stakeholders.

Act as a key point of contact for project controls relating to MEP activities.

Essential Experience:

Experience in Project Controls, Cost Control, Planning, Project Management, or a similar construction role.

Experience working on MEP, building services, or major construction projects.

Strong understanding of project delivery methodologies and controls processes.

Experience with cost reporting, forecasting, and performance analysis.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.

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

MEP0163

Job status

Full time

Closing date

07/08/2026

Location

Birmingham

Hours per week

40