Senior Contracts Engineer - Basingstoke

BALFOUR BEATTY; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK geo-technical contractor is seeking a Senior Contracts Engineer to manage extensive geotechnical activities for the Sizewell C project. This role involves overseeing construction processes, ensuring safety compliance, and managing multiple teams. Join a company committed to innovation and diversity, offering flexible working and tailored benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working

Generous leave

Pension

Share plans

Volunteering leave

Recognition schemes

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ experience in the construction industry.
• Experience in delivering civil engineering contracts.

Responsibilities

• Managing internal resources and subcontractors.
• Ensuring works are constructed per contract and specifications.
• Monitoring progress and achieving work goals.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Health and Safety

Education

Civil Engineering Degree

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

About the role

Balfour Beatty Ground Engineering is seeking an ambitious and dynamic Senior Contracts Engineer to join our team. The role will be based in Central London from February until May 2025, then at the Sizewell C site in Suffolk from June 2025 onwards.

Sizewell C is a £20B project that will create a 3.2 gigawatt power station generating low-carbon electricity for at least 60 years. It will be built next to Sizewell B, operational since 1995, which has avoided over 76 million tonnes of carbon emissions.

The works include extensive geotechnical activities such as:

• SSSI Crossing, involving circa £10m of Rotary Bored and precast piling
• Approximately £100m ground improvement, including Cutter Soil Mixing, Deep Soil Mixing, and Displacement auger piling

Ground support for other temporary structures in the MCA.

What you'll be doing

• Managing internal resources and subcontractors
• Ensuring works are constructed per contract, design, drawings, specifications, and Project Management Plan
• Producing and reviewing construction methods statements for efficiency and safety
• Preparing site documentation such as PMP, PVPMP, ITP, and Construction Phase Management Plan
• Developing and working to programmes, measuring progress and productivity
• Applying procedures from the Health, Safety, and Environmental plans, promoting a safe culture
• Ensuring safety and compliance with legislation, reviewing risk assessments
• Supporting behavioural safety initiatives on site
• Monitoring progress, reporting, and achieving work goals
• Anticipating and resolving engineering-related problems
• Managing construction records, O&M manuals, and as-built drawings
• Supporting company strategies like Customer Focus, Construction Excellence, and Innovation
• Participating in client and pre-contract meetings

Who we're looking for

The following qualities/experience are essential:

• Effective communication skills, both oral and written
• Strong computer skills in Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• At least 5 years’ experience in the construction industry
• Experience in delivering civil engineering contracts
• Ability to manage multiple teams and scheme costs
• Knowledge of Health and Safety, including Behavioural Safety
• Leadership, communication, and influence skills
• SSSTS or SMSTS certification

The following qualities/experience are desirable:

• Experience with piling, ground engineering, or civils subcontractors
• Civil Engineering Degree or equivalent

Why work for us

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

Why join us?

We offer a range of benefits, including flexible working, generous leave, pension, share plans, volunteering leave, and recognition schemes. You can tailor your benefits package to suit your needs.

About us

Balfour Beatty Ground Engineering is a leading UK geo-technical contractor, providing innovative piling and ground improvement solutions across sectors.

Diversity and inclusion

We value diversity and strive to create an inclusive culture. We are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum, and AFBE, and committed to equality and inclusion initiatives. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including armed forces personnel and individuals with disabilities.