Senior Contracts Engineer - UK Wide - Derby

Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or car allowance

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension savings schemes

Enhanced maternity/paternity andfamily

Refer and Earn scheme

Discretionary annual salary reviews

Job summary

Balfour Beatty Ground Engineering is seeking a Senior Contracts Engineer to lead civil piling aspects of complex projects from planning through construction. You will develop plans, review specs and cost estimates, and coordinate with project managers and design engineers to drive safe, on-time delivery.

The role requires 5+ years in construction, experience delivering civil contracts, and strong MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in the construction industry.
• Experience in delivery of civil engineering contracts on various scales.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels and with external stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage multiple teams and scheme costs.
• Strong focus on Health and Safety and behavioural safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the civil piling aspects from planning to construction.
• Develop and review project plans, specifications and cost estimates.
• Coordinate with project managers, design engineers and other teams.
• Conduct site inspections ensuring compliance with specs, quality and regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and present reports and updates to stakeholders.
• Identify risks and promote continuous improvement and professional development.
• Oversee internal teams and subcontractors to ensure effective resource management.

Skills

Communication

MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Team leadership

Project coordination

Health and safety awareness

Education

SSSTS or SMSTS

CSCS card

Civil Engineering degree or equivalent

Job description

About The Role

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Contracts Engineer to join our Ground Engineering (BBGE) team.

What you'll be doing

• Lead and manage the civil piling aspects of a project, including planning, design, and construction phases for the piling works.
• Develop and review project plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Coordinate with project managers, design engineers, and other engineering disciplines to ensure seamless project execution.
• Conduct site inspections and assessments to ensure compliance with project specifications, quality and regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and support to junior engineers and other team members.
• Prepare and present technical reports, proposals, and project updates to stakeholders.
• Ensure that all engineering activities adhere to industry standards, best practices, and company policies.
• Identify and mitigate potential risks and challenges throughout the project lifecycle.
• Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment, promoting continuous improvement and professional development.
• 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.

Who we’re looking for

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with people at all levels across the organisation and externally.
• Strong computer skills – focused on Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• 5+ 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.
• SSSTS or SMSTS.
• CSCS card.

The following qualities/experience are desirable

• Experience working for a piling subcontractor.
• Civil Engineering Degree or equivalent preferable.

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 or car allowance.
• 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/.