Senior Contracts Engineer

Balfour Beatty; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure contractor is seeking a Senior Contracts Engineer to oversee complex repair projects in Warrington. The ideal candidate has a Civil Engineering degree and significant experience in delivering structural projects. Responsibilities include managing site activities, coordinating teams, and ensuring safety standards. This role offers autonomy on high-profile projects and opportunities for personal and professional development within a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative team culture

Autonomy in project management

Qualifications

• Strong background in infrastructure and structural repair works.
• Proven experience delivering structural or specialist concrete repair projects.
• Experience working on infrastructure schemes involving concrete structures.

Responsibilities

• Managing Balvac schemes of varying size and complexity.
• Leading and coordinating site teams and subcontractors.
• Driving high standards of Health, Safety & Environmental performance.

Skills

Leadership

Technical knowledge of structural repairs

Project management

Communication skills

Risk assessment

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Job description

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About the role

Job Title: Senior Contracts Engineer (Sub Agent)

Location: Warrington (Site & Office based)

Company: Balfour Beatty – Balvac

At Balvac, part of Balfour Beatty, we specialise in structural repair, strengthening and refurbishment of critical infrastructure. We are looking for a Senior Contracts Engineer to support the delivery of complex concrete and specialist repair schemes across the North West.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer ready to take ownership of projects, lead site teams, and play a key role in delivering safe, high‑quality outcomes for our clients.

What you'll be doing

As a Senior Contracts Engineer, you'll be trusted with the day‑to‑day leadership of Balvac projects, working closely with Contracts Managers, Project Managers and site teams to ensure successful delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Managing Balvac schemes of varying size and complexity from site through to completion
• Leading and coordinating site teams and specialist subcontractors
• Ensuring works are delivered in line with contract drawings, specifications and Project Management Plans
• Producing and reviewing method statements, risk assessments and construction documentation
• Managing dimensional control, setting‑out and technical delivery on site
• Developing and working to programmes, monitoring progress and productivity
• Driving high standards of Health, Safety & Environmental performance, including behavioural safety
• Managing construction records, as‑built drawings and O & M manuals
• Proactively identifying and resolving engineering and delivery challenges
• Supporting Balvac's focus on Customer Excellence, Innovation and Quality Delivery

Who we're looking for

We're keen to speak to professionals with a strong background in infrastructure and structural repair works who are ready to operate at a senior level.

You'll ideally have

• A Civil Engineering degree (or equivalent experience)
• Proven experience delivering structural or specialist concrete repair projects
• Experience working on infrastructure schemes involving concrete structures
• Strong technical knowledge of structural repairs and construction methodologies
• The ability to manage multiple teams and workstreams simultaneously
• Solid understanding of cost, programme and site performance management
• A proactive, confident leadership style with excellent communication skills
• A strong commitment to Zero Harm and high safety standards

Why join Balvac

• Work on technically challenging, high‑profile infrastructure projects
• Be part of a respected specialist contractor within Balfour Beatty
• Real autonomy and responsibility on your schemes
• Clear opportunities for progression and professional development
• Supportive, collaborative team culture focused on excellence and safety

Location & working style

• Based from Warrington, with a mix of site and office working
• Projects primarily across the North West, with some wider UK travel as required

Professional and personal development

The size and scale of Balfour Beatty coupled with our strong pipeline of work provides incredible opportunities, regardless of what stage you are at in your career. We encourage and empower our employees to take control of their career and explore which part of the business they want to work in and what role is right for them. We actively encourage open communication throughout the year about wellbeing, development and career opportunities.

Equal Opportunity

Balfour Beatty is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. We are also committed to working with people who have disabilities and long‑term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment.