Contracts Engineer

Navartis; Nuneaton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist sub-contractor in the UK is seeking a Contracts Engineer to manage multiple piling and ground engineering projects. This role involves coordinating with site teams, ensuring project delivery on time and to specification. Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of site experience, a strong understanding of civil engineering, and the ability to manage project documentation. A full UK driving licence is required, along with a commitment to health and safety standards.

Benefits

Company Van

Benefits package

Qualifications

• 3-5 years working on site-based roles such as Site Engineer or Project Engineer.
• Site-based experience with a subcontractor or contractor.
• CSCS card (SSSTS or SMSTS beneficial).

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of piling and ground engineering projects.
• Prepare and manage RAMS, lift plans, and ITPs.
• Coordinate pre-start meetings and site visits.

Skills

Understanding of civil engineering

Experience in piling or geotechnical contracting

Strong communication and coordination skills

Knowledge of computer systems (Excel, MS Projects, Word)

Job description

Job Description

Contracts Engineer

Location : Midlands (with UK travel)

Salary : £40,000 - £50,000 + Company Van + benefits

Sector : Piling & Ground Engineering

Join a growing specialist sub‑contractor with a strong pipeline of technically complex projects across the UK. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven and organised Contracts Engineer or a Site Engineer looking for a more varied role to take the next step in their career with a well‑established business delivering challenging piling and ground engineering schemes.

This company values longevity and has a senior leadership team who have progressed within the business through long‑term development plans. This role will suit an individual wanting to build a career within the industry!

The Role

You’ll work closely with the Contracts Manager and site teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and to the required specification. Covering multiple sites, you’ll take a hands‑on role in coordinating technical and commercial elements, managing site documentation, and supporting project delivery from pre‑start through to completion.

Key responsibilities of the Contracts Engineer :

• Supporting the delivery of multiple piling and ground engineering projects across the UK
• Preparing and managing RAMS, lift plans, pile schedules, ITPs, and programmes
• Coordinating pre‑start meetings, site visits and progress reviews
• Managing project documentation and ensuring technical compliance
• Monitoring progress and supporting commercial teams with variations and valuations
• Working with internal teams to allocate plant and labour
• Overseeing subcontractors,, and testing requirements
• Promoting high standards of health & safety on site

Experience required for the Contracts Engineer role.

• You’ll have a strong understanding of civil engineering and site operations.
• Experience in piling or geotechnical contracting.
• 3-5 Years working on site based roles; Site Engineer, Setting Out, Project Engineer.
• Previous experience working nationally with time spent working away or open to do so.
• Tenacious, ambitious and wanting to develop a career with a company.
• A strong working knowledge of computer systems such as Excel, MS Projects, Word.

To be successful for the Contracts Engineer role :

• Site‑based experience with a subcontractor or contractor
• Good knowledge of piling, geotechnics, or ground engineering (preferred)
• Strong communication and coordination skills
• CSCS card (SSSTS or SMSTS beneficial)
• AP or TWC certificates are preferred
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel

To apply for this role please reach out to me directly or apply with your CV to arrange a call back.