Timekeeper

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: Timekeeper

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:

In This role, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of timekeeping and attendance management, ensuring accurate and timely recording of work hours for all personnel. You will play a critical role in verifying timesheets, monitoring attendance, and addressing discrepancies in collaboration with site supervisors and project managers.

Reporting to the Cost Control Lead of the sub-lot

1. Timekeeping Management

• Supervise and manage the accurate recording of employee work hours, breaks, overtime, and absences via TiPS.

• Ensure timesheets and attendance records comply with company policies and labor regulations.

• Review and approve work hours submitted by site supervisors

• Maintain the coding structure of TiPS (Labor timekeeping software)

2. Payroll/Cost Support

• Process and submit verified timesheets to the Finance & Commercial departments on time.

• Determine the monthly labour cost by applying various criteria, such as CBS, Line Manager, Role, Teams, etc.

• Check and approve the monthly Labour Invoices.

• Address and resolve payroll and cost discrepancies related to timekeeping.

3. Reporting

• Prepare and share detailed daily, weekly, and monthly reports on attendance, hours worked, and labour costs.

• Conduct audits of timekeeping records to identify and rectify errors.

4. Forecasting

• Prepare the manpower curve with the delivery team and consolidate it for the management team's review and approval

• Explain the variances against the forecast

Essential Experience / Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required

• Minimum 5–7 years of experience in timekeeping, preferably in construction

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power BI is essential.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• On-Site Presence - A candidate who is actively present on-site and engaging with operation.

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

  New Delta 8

• Job status

  Permanent

• Closing date

  31/10/2026

• Location

  Birmingham

• Hours per week

  40