Contracts Engineer - United Kingdom

BALFOUR BEATTY; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading UK geo-technical contractor focused on delivering ambitious infrastructure projects. In this role, you will manage pre-cast driven and specialist piling schemes, ensuring excellence in safety, quality, and efficiency. You'll be responsible for overseeing contract performance, client liaison, and staff supervision, all while promoting a culture of safety and sustainability. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to vital projects that support communities and economies, with a company that values diversity and inclusion, offering a rewarding environment and tailored benefits to meet your needs.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Generous Leave

Family Policies

Pension

Share Plans

Volunteering Leave

Recognition Schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering piling projects of various scales.
• Ability to manage multiple teams and schemes efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Managing internal resources and subcontractors for piling projects.
• Ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental legislation.
• Monitoring progress and reporting on project goals.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Project Management

Health and Safety Management

Team Management

Communication Skills

Technical Knowledge of Piling

Education

Civil Engineering Degree

Job description

About the role

Management of Pre-Cast Driven and Specialist Piling schemes of various sizes. Responsible for the efficient running of contracts on site, including contract performance, safety, progress monitoring/reporting, client liaison, staff allocation and supervision. Aim to achieve excellence in safety, quality, sustainability, and efficiency, ensuring alignment with the Balfour Beatty Business Management System.

What you'll be doing

1. Managing internal resources and subcontractors.
2. Ensuring works are constructed per contract, design info, drawings, specifications, and Project Management Plan.
3. Producing and reviewing construction methods statements for efficiency and safety.
4. Preparing site documentation such as PMP, PVPMP, ITP, Construction Phase Management Plan, etc.
5. Developing and adhering to programmes, measuring progress and productivity.
6. Applying procedures from the project Health, Safety, and Environmental plans and promoting a safe working culture.
7. Ensuring works comply with health, safety, and environmental legislation and site HS&E plans; preparing and reviewing risk assessments.
8. Supporting behavioural safety initiatives on site.
9. Monitoring progress, reporting, and achieving work goals.
10. Anticipating and resolving engineering-related problems.
11. Managing construction records, O&M manuals, and as-built drawings.
12. Supporting strategies like Customer Focus, Construction Excellence, and Innovation.
13. Participating in client and pre-contract meetings.
14. Living the Balfour Beatty Values.
15. Focusing on Zero Harm.
16. Supporting UKCK’s Sustainability activities.

Who we're looking for

• Civil Engineering Degree or equivalent (preferable).
• Experience in delivering piling projects of various scales.
• Experience with infrastructure schemes and large developments.
• Technical knowledge of piling.
• Ability to manage multiple teams and schemes efficiently.
• Competence in managing health and safety, including behavioural safety.
• Leadership, communication, and influencing skills to meet targets.

Why work for us

Our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious projects, developing and maintaining vital infrastructure that supports economies and communities.

Why join us?

We offer a rewarding environment with benefits tailored to your needs, including flexible working, generous leave, family policies, pension, share plans, volunteering leave, recognition schemes, and more.

About us

Balfour Beatty Ground Engineering is a leading UK geo-technical contractor, offering innovative piling and ground improvement solutions across sectors, providing solid foundations for diverse infrastructure projects.

Diversity and inclusion

We value diversity and inclusion as key to our success. Our strategies and memberships reflect our commitment to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including armed forces personnel and those with disabilities.