Contracts Engineer

Balfour; Redcar; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the UK is seeking a Contracts Engineer to oversee the Net Zero Teesside project. Responsibilities include coordinating teams, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and preparing site documentation. The ideal candidate has over 2 years of construction experience, strong communication skills, and relevant certifications like CSCS. The position offers a competitive salary, company car, and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company car

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension savings schemes

Enhanced maternity/paternity policies

Access to Refer and Earn scheme

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in the construction industry.
• Experience in delivery of civil engineering contracts on various scales.
• Ability to manage multiple schemes and costs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate internal teams and subcontractors.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and design specifications.
• Monitor productivity and recommend corrective actions.

Skills

Effective communication

Strong IT skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Team management

Health and Safety management

Influencing others

Education

CSCS card

SMSTS or SSSTS

Civil Engineering degree (or equivalent)

Job description

Contracts Engineer at Balfour Beatty plc

About the Role

Our projects are more than just your opportunity to make your mark. They’re an opportunity to stretch, test and develop your expertise. Join our Ground Engineering (BBGE) team as a Contracts Engineer working on the Net Zero Teesside (NZT) project, and you’ll deliver complex work that really matters to our business and the world around you.

Net Zero Teesside Power (NZT Power) is a first‑of‑a‑kind fully integrated gas‑fired power and carbon capture project and a key driving force behind plans to make Teesside the UK’s first decarbonised industrial cluster. For this project, BBGE is responsible for the construction of the piling works package which consists of Continuous Flight Auger (CFA) and rotary bored techniques.

What You’ll Be Doing

• 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 (PMP)
• Develop and review construction method statements to promote safe and efficient execution of works
• Prepare and manage all site documentation required for project delivery, including PMP, PVPMP, ITPs, and Work Package Plans (RAMS)
• Contribute to project planning and scheduling to optimise delivery timelines
• Monitor productivity and delays, analyse trends, and recommend corrective actions
• Apply and uphold Health, Safety and Environmental procedures as outlined in project plans, fostering a culture of safety on site
• Ensure all works are executed in compliance with HS&E legislation and site‑specific plans; lead the preparation and review of risk assessments
• Promote and support behavioural safety initiatives across the site
• Monitor progress, report performance, and ensure achievement of project milestones within assigned responsibilities
• Proactively identify and resolve engineering and construction‑related issues
• Manage construction records, including O&M manuals and as‑built drawings

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with people at all levels across the organisation and externally
• Strong IT skills – focused on Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• 2+ 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
• Possess SMSTS or SSSTS
• Hold a CSCS card

Desirable

• Experience working for a piling, ground engineering or civils subcontractor
• A Civil Engineering degree (or equivalent)

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.

Key Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Company car
• 25 days annual leave plus 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 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.

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 an inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. 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.