Contracts Engineer - Structural Repair Lead (Site)

Balfour Beatty plc; Leeds; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Balvac, part of the Balfour Beatty Group, is seeking a Contracts Engineer (Sub Agent) in Leeds to manage safe delivery across multiple schemes. You’ll coordinate internal teams and specialist subcontractors to hit programme, quality and cost targets, reporting to Balvac Contracts/Project Managers and the Operations Manager.

You will lead site teams, ensure works meet drawings and PMP, and drive safe, efficient construction on concrete infrastructure projects across the UK.

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering (preferred).
• Experience delivering structural repair projects on concrete infrastructure.
• Ability to lead multiple teams and manage multi-scheme costs.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day delivery across assigned schemes, leading Balvac resources and subcontractors.
• Ensure all works meet contract drawings, specifications and the PMP.
• Oversee site dimensional control and provide facilities for accurate setting out.
• Produce/review method statements; drive safe, efficient construction.
• Compile and control project documentation (e.g. PMP, PVPMP, ITP, Construction Phase Plan).
• Build and manage programmes, tracking progress and productivity.
• Champion Zero Harm, applying HS&E plans and preparing/reviewing risk assessments; lead behavioural safety on site.
• Monitor performance, report progress, and proactively resolve engineering issues.
• Maintain robust construction records, including O&M manuals and as-built drawings.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Multi-scheme delivery

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering (preferred)

Job description

Balvac, part of the Balfour Beatty Group, is seeking a Contracts Engineer (Sub Agent) in Leeds to manage safe delivery across multiple schemes. You’ll coordinate internal teams and specialist subcontractors to hit programme, quality and cost targets, reporting to Balvac Contracts/Project Managers and the Operations Manager.

You will lead site teams, ensure works meet drawings and PMP, and drive safe, efficient construction on concrete infrastructure projects across the UK.