Assistant Supply Chain 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: Assistant Supply Chain Manager

Location: Based at Fort Dunlop – this location sits on the eastern edge of Birmingham, adjacent to the M6 motorway, providing excellent transport links into the city and across the region. Fort Dunlop serves as a key hub within IPT Area North, supporting operations that span multiple sublots and regional activities. Its strategic position makes it an important point for coordination and access, with proximity to major infrastructure routes ensuring connectivity to both the Central Region and wider project areas.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in Collaborative Procurement (where required) and support programme wide initiatives and specific areas of risk or opportunity for Area North and BBV, including supporting the organisation and delivery of HS2 and BBV Meet the Contractor Events

• Support the organisation and delivery of BBV’s supply chain engagement events, including Construction Family bi-annual meetings

• Lead the administration of supply chain general communications, including the development and distribution of a regular supply chain newsletter

• Contribute to the maintenance and review of Procurement & Supply Chain Management procedures and policies

• Support the upkeep and regular reviews of the Procurement and Supply Chain Sharepoint site and associated documents

• Working closely with BBV’s Sustainability and Environmental teams, support the delivery of BBV’s Supply Chain Sustainability Strategy

• Participate in and support audits, including of the supply chain e.g. Modern Slavery, assisting with the completion of actions as necessary

Essential Experience:

• Good analytical skills and a measured approach to decision making and ability to see the bigger procurement picture

• Collaborative problem-solving skills

• Continuous improvement mindset

• An ability to effectively challenge current thinking and norms to drive collaborative behaviour

• An ability to build, develop & leverage value from an internal & external network

• Great communication skills Desirable

• Experience of working with the supply chain to deliver the right culture and behaviours

• Commercial awareness

• An understanding of legal frameworks and contract law

• MCIPS qualification or degree or studying towards MCIPS is desirable

• Experience of supply chain management within Construction and Civil Engineering is desirable but not essential

• Experience of projects with sub-contractors 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.

Job Overview

• Internal reference

  EFPCT024

• Job status

  Full time

• Closing date

  27/11/2026

• Location

  Birmingham

• Hours per week

  40