Contracts Engineer

Menard UK; Camberley; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Support

Enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Paternity leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Competitive Salary

Discretionary Bonus Scheme

Job summary

Menard UK in Camberley is seeking an early-career civil or geotechnical engineer to support ground improvement projects. The role involves planning, coordinating, and ensuring works are carried out safely and efficiently.

The ideal candidate will possess a relevant degree or HNC, with an interest in progressing towards a professional qualification. Expect valuable experience across site operations and project management within a leading contractor.

Flexible working options and a comprehensive benefits package are offered, enhancing work-life balance and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Must have a relevant degree or HNC, or be working towards one.
• Some exposure to ground engineering or civil projects is advantageous.
• Enthusiastic and proactive mindset with a desire to develop.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of ground improvement projects from planning to completion.
• Monitor site performance and maintain accurate records.
• Contribute to cost control and financial performance.

Skills

Ground engineering exposure

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Relevant degree or HNC

Job description

Join us and you will be part of a group of 1,850 passionate men and women around the world. We challenge every day the soil remediation, improvement and investigation techniques, and ways of working. Menard has a strong entrepreneurial spirit, that allows you to have responsibilities from day 1, we also have the security and support from belonging to a larger group.

You’ll appreciate the opportunity to apply your talents to projects that will provide you with the kind of challenges your skills deserve.

As a talented professional, this exciting role offers you the perfect opportunity to apply your skills to real‑world projects that challenge and develop your potential. You’ll receive hands‑on training and experience to build a rewarding career in construction, working on projects that span the entire contract lifecycle—from pre‑contract Estimating and Design, through to mobilisation, site works, and contract completion.

The Role

This role supports the delivery of ground improvement projects from pre‑construction through to completion, ensuring works are planned, coordinated, and carried out safely, efficiently, and to specification. Based in Camberley with regular travel to sites across the Southern and Midlands regions, the position offers exposure to site operations, commercial management, and full project delivery.

Working closely with operational, commercial, and design teams, you will support project planning, manage handovers, and ensure all documentation, including method statements and risk assessments, is in place ahead of mobilisation. The role involves monitoring site performance, maintaining accurate records, and using company systems to track progress and reporting.

You will also contribute to cost control and financial performance by tracking variations, supporting forecasting, and reporting on project outcomes, while building strong client relationships and ensuring effective communication throughout. A strong focus on health, safety, and compliance is essential, including regular site visits and promoting a proactive safety culture aligned with the company WORKSAFE HOMESAFE commitment.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for an early‑career civil or geotechnical engineer with a relevant degree or HNC (or currently working towards one on a part‑time basis). Some exposure to ground engineering, geotechnical, or civil projects would be advantageous, along with an interest in progressing towards a recognised professional qualification such as ICE or GeolSoc.

You will be enthusiastic, proactive, and keen to develop within a hands‑on site environment, with strong communication and organisational skills. The role suits someone who is eager to build their technical, operational, and commercial understanding while working across a varied range of projects in a fast‑paced setting. A collaborative mindset, attention to detail, and confidence in engaging with colleagues, site teams, and clients are essential, alongside a willingness to take ownership, solve problems, and follow tasks through to completion.

In return, you will gain valuable hands‑on experience across site operations, design implementation, and commercial management, as well as exposure to a wide range of ground improvement techniques and projects within a leading UK contractor. You will be supported in your professional development and chartership journey and have the opportunity to learn from experienced engineers within a multidisciplinary team. Flexible and hybrid working arrangements are available, agreed with the Regional Manager, to support a positive work‑life balance.

Why Menard?

Menard brings over 30 years of experience in the design and build of specialist ground improvement solutions in the UK. We offer a broad range of ground improvement techniques and combined with innovative designs we can provide practical and sustainable solutions which are more cost effective than traditional piles. We pride ourselves in being able to deliver solutions for a wide range of soil conditions and provide a seamless service between initial contact and delivery on site.

We view every project as a unique challenge. Our approach is to question the norm, understand Client needs and where we can add value to project delivery. Our people’s expertise in geotechnics will be used to provide the most economical solution that guarantees technical performance.

Enjoy a benefits package that prioritises you! Here’s what you can expect:

• Career Support: including pathways to Chartership, professional training and development and paid annual professional membership.
• Time for you: Attractive holiday allowance increasing with service, with the option to purchase additional annual leave, and Hybrid working available in some roles.
• Family Friendly: Enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Paternity leave.
• Health, Fitness and Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, Virtual GP access, Optional Dental Plan, Routine Company Medical and health checks, Occupational Health & Wellbeing Support, save money while commuting with our Cycle to Work Scheme and access to gym discounts.
• Give Back: Receive a paid day to volunteer for a charity of your choice.
• Appreciating You & Others: Celebrate achievements such as Academic completion or
• Chartership with a taxable bonus, and service Awards.
• Finances: Competitive Salary, Discretionary Bonus Scheme - based on company results, Option to purchase shares in our Group Share Scheme at a discounted rate, Enhanced Sick Pay (after probation), Join our contributory workplace pension scheme and Life Assurance for financial security.

Menard Limited is committed to equal opportunities in employment, with the aim of ensuring that everyone who applies to work for us receives fair treatment. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief and pregnancy/maternity.