Contracts Engineer – Ground Engineering (UK Wide)

Balfour Beatty Ground Engineering; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

25 days annual leave

Pension savings scheme

Enhanced family policies

Job summary

Balfour Beatty Ground Engineering is seeking a Contracts Engineer to oversee multi‑discipline teams on ground engineering projects. You will ensure construction work aligns with contract requirements, PMP guidelines and design specs while maintaining safety standards.

The role requires 2+ years in construction, SMSTS/SSSTS and CSCS, with strong IT skills and the ability to drive schedules and resolve on‑site issues. A competitive salary and benefits are offered for a UK site role.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in the construction industry.
• Experience delivering civil engineering contracts.
• Ability to manage multiple teams and schemes.
• SMSTS or SSSTS qualification and CSCS card.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate internal teams and subcontractors to ensure effective resource management.
• Ensure all construction activities comply with contractual obligations, design specifications, drawings, and the Project Management Plan (PMP).
• Develop and review construction method statements to promote safe and efficient execution of works.
• Prepare and manage all site documentation required for project delivery, including PMP, PVPMP, ITPs, and Work Package Plans (RAMS).
• Contribute to project planning and scheduling to optimize delivery timelines.
• Monitor productivity and delays, analyse trends, and recommend corrective actions.
• Apply and uphold Health, Safety, and Environmental procedures as outlined in project plans, fostering a culture of safety on site.
• Ensure all works are executed in compliance with HS&E legislation and site‑specific plans; lead the preparation and review of risk assessments.
• Promote and support behavioural safety initiatives across the site.
• Monitor progress, report performance, and ensure achievement of project milestones within assigned responsibilities.
• Proactively identify and resolve engineering and construction‑related issues.
• Manage construction records, including O&M manuals and as‑built drawings

Skills

Communication

Team coordination

Project management

Health & Safety awareness

SMSTS/SSSTS

CSCS card

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

About The Role

Our projects are more than just your opportunity to make your mark. They’re an opportunity to stretch, test and develop your expertise. Join our

About The Role

Our projects are more than just your opportunity to make your mark. They’re an opportunity to stretch, test and develop your expertise. Join our Ground Engineering (BBGE) team as a Contracts Engineer and you’ll deliver complex work that really matters to our business, and the world around you.

What you'll be doing

The Successful Candidate Will

• Oversee and coordinate internal teams and subcontractors to ensure effective resource management;
• Ensure all construction activities comply with contractual obligations, design specifications, drawings, and the Project Management Plan (PMP);
• Develop and review construction method statements to promote safe and efficient execution of works;
• Prepare and manage all site documentation required for project delivery, including PMP, PVPMP, ITPs, and Work Package Plans (RAMS).
• Contribute to project planning and scheduling to optimize delivery timelines.
• Monitor productivity and delays, analyse trends, and recommend corrective actions;
• Apply and uphold Health, Safety, and Environmental procedures as outlined in project plans, fostering a culture of safety on site;
• Ensure all works are executed in compliance with HS&E legislation and site-specific plans. Lead the preparation and review of risk assessments;
• Promote and support behavioural safety initiatives across the site;
• Monitor progress, report performance, and ensure achievement of project milestones within assigned responsibilities;
• Proactively identify and resolve engineering and construction-related issues;
• Manage construction records, including O&M manuals and as-built drawings.
  
  

Who we're looking for

The following qualities and experience are required to fulfil the requirements of the role:

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with people at all levels across the organisation and externally;
• Strong IT skills - focused on Excel/Word/PowerPoint;
• 2+ years’ experience in the construction industry;
• Experience in delivery of civil engineering contracts on various scales;
• Ability to manage multiple teams efficiently;
• Ability to manage multiple scheme costs;
• Ability to manage Health and Safety including Behavioural Safety;
• Ability to lead, communicate and influence others to deliver targets;
• Possess SMSTS or SSSTS;
• Hold a CSCS card.
  
  

The Following Qualities/experience Are Desirable

• Experience working for a piling, ground engineering or civils subcontractor;
• A Civil Engineering degree (or equivalent).
  
  

Why work for us

Our people are our biggest asset and we focus on recruiting, training and developing the people who can apply innovation to deliver the infrastructure of the future. We nurture these talents, offer a great benefits package in addition to a competitive base salary and continually invest in developing the skills of our people at every level.

Some Of Our Key Benefits Are

• An attractive/negotiated salary;
• Company car;
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays;
• Pension savings schemes;
• Enhanced maternity/paternity and family friendly policies;
• Access to our Refer and Earn scheme;
• Discretionary annual salary reviews.
  
  

About Us

Balfour Beatty Ground Engineering is one of the UK’s leading specialist geo-technical contractors, providing innovative piling and ground improvement solutions across all sectors.

Our comprehensive ground engineering capabilities, equipment and experience provide the solid foundations for infrastructure and buildings of any height, ranging from city skyscrapers to cross-country rail and road projects.

Our reputation as one of the UK’s leading specialist geo-technical contractors is earned through the delivery of ground engineering solutions on some of the UK’s largest and most prestigious projects including HS2, The Shard, Wembley Stadium, Reading Station Viaduct, Marble Arch Place, Battersea Power Station redevelopment and the A14 Cambridge to Huntingdon improvement project.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone D&I Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

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