Contracts Engineer

Van Elle; Kirkby-in-Ashfield; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading ground engineering contractor in the UK is seeking a dedicated professional to manage site operations while ensuring safety, quality, and customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate should have previous experience in the construction sector, strong planning skills, and effective communication. This permanent role offers a competitive salary and numerous benefits, including access to a company pension, training opportunities, and healthcare support.

Benefits

Company pension

Bonus scheme

Healthcare Cash Plan

Ongoing training and development opportunities

24-hour employee support line

Qualifications

• Previous experience in construction or transferable skills.
• Ability to plan effectively for project implementation.
• Team-player able to communicate at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Manage site operations ensuring safety and quality.
• Plan and sequence operations, writing method statements.
• Drive project progress and monitor team responsibilities.

Skills

Project planning

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Over the past 40 years, Van Elle has grown to become the UK's largest independent ground engineering contractor. Van Elle's unrivaled range of engineering techniques and design services enables our expert engineering teams to develop technically excellent and cost‑effective solutions across a wide number of sectors, from housing and construction to rail.

Responsibilities

• Support the management of site operations, to ensure safety, quality, cost effectiveness, timely production and customer satisfaction.
• Be involved with the planning and sequencing of operations, including writing method statements and risk assessments, and procuring sub‑contractor, labour, plant and material resources.
• Implement operational quality control measures and quality assurance processes. Process work plans for each job including calculation of cost allowances.
• Drive the progress of each project, ensuring each job is monitored and each member of the Contract Team is aware of their responsibilities.
• Take a proactive approach in the responsibility for the Health and Safety of the project ensuring all required documentation in place.
• Ensure full communication across all management levels within the project.
• Check awaiting goods and follow up on equipment required, arranging deliveries.
• Attend regular meetings with the client to discuss and appraise the performance of contracts.
• Ensuring that all operatives are provided with the necessary resources, materials and information for the carrying out of their duties and for ensuring that safe working practices are followed by setting up initial projects.
• Working collaboratively with engineers and other technicians to deliver quality evidence‑led reports.
• Conduct oneself in a way that reflects and promotes the Van Elle company values.
• Understand and act in accordance with Van Elle's policies and procedures.

Qualifications / Experience

• Previous practical experience from the construction sector or similar transferable skills.
• Have demonstrable ability to thoroughly plan for effective project implementation.
• IT competent in Microsoft packages.
• Valid CSCS would be beneficial.
• Team player with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Effective planning and organisation skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Methodical and structured approach to problem solving.
• A can‑do attitude with a flexible approach.

Other Requirements

• Eligible to work and live in the UK.
• Flexibility to travel in the UK.
• A full driving licence, that is valid in the UK (essential).

Salary & Working Hours

• Competitive salary depending on experience.
• Hours of work are 7.30am – 5.00pm, Monday to Friday with flexibility required.
• 25 days holiday plus bank/public holidays.
• Permanent position.

Benefits

• Access to Company pension, bonus scheme and Healthcare Cash Plan with family option.
• Onsite Training Centre offers ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Access to our 24‑hour confidential employee support line.

Van Elle values diversity and celebrates individual differences, believing that our inclusive family‑centric culture helps our business continue to grow as a dynamic and innovative organisation. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this type of role. The list is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of this type of role.