Senior Contracts Engineer

Balfour; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure firm in Scotland seeks a Senior Contracts Engineer for the ASTI project. Responsibilities include managing piling works, developing project plans, and conducting inspections to ensure compliance with quality standards. Ideal candidates should have over 5 years' experience in civil engineering project management and hold relevant certifications. This role offers competitive salary and benefits, including a company car and enhanced leave policies.

Benefits

Attractive salary

Company car

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension savings schemes

Enhanced maternity/paternity policies

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in construction industry with proven project management skills.
• Able to manage multiple teams and scheme costs efficiently.
• Possess SMSTS or SSSTS, hold a CSCS card.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, design, and construction phases of civil piling projects.
• Develop and review project plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Conduct site inspections to ensure compliance with project specifications.

Skills

Communication

Project management software

Civil engineering project management

Team management

Risk management

Education

Civil Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

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About the Role

Amazing infrastructure isn’t the only thing that gets built here. Incredible careers do too. Join our Ground Engineering team as a Senior Contracts Engineer on the ASTI project in Scotland and you can build something to be proud of.

The successful candidate will play a crucial role in the planning, design, and execution of piling projects, ensuring that all work is completed to the highest standards of quality, safety, and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the civil piling aspects of the ASTI 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.
• Develop and review construction method statements to promote safe and efficient execution of works.

Qualifications

• Able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with people at all levels across the organisation and externally.
• Proficiency in engineering software and tools, such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint and project management software.
• 5+ years’ experience in the construction industry, with a proven record of successfully managing and delivering civil engineering projects on various scales.
• Ability to manage multiple teams efficiently.
• Ability to manage multiple scheme costs.
• Lead, motivate, and communicate to ensure tasks are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality.
• Possess SMSTS or SSSTS.
• Hold a CSCS card.

Desirable Qualities / Experience

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

Benefits

• An attractive/negotiated salary.
• Company car.
• 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/