Contracts Engineer

Balfour Beatty

  • Leiston, Suffolk
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
About the roleWe have a fantastic opportunity for a Contracts Engineer to join our Ground Engineering team in Leiston, Suffolk as part of the Sizewell C project.Role purpose: Management of Pre- Cast Driven and Specialist Piling schemes of various size. To be responsible for the efficient running of contracts on site which includes, contract performance, safety, monitoring/reporting progress against targets, client liaison, allocation and supervision of staff, whilst achieve excellence in safety, quality, sustainability and efficiency, ensuring consistency with the Balfour Beatty Business
Management System.What you'll be doingThe successful candidate will have the following key accountabilities:
  • Management of internal resource and subcontractors;
  • Ensure that the works are constructed in accordance with the contract and design information, drawings, specification and Project Management Plan;
  • Produce and review construction methods statements ensuring that the works are constructed efficiently and safely;
  • Produce all site documentation for delivery of the works including PMP, PVPMP, ITP, Construction Phase Management Plan etc as required;
  • Develop then work to programmes, measuring progress and productivity outputs;
  • Understand and apply the procedures and processes detailed in the project Health, Safety and Environmental plans, and to promote a safe working culture;
  • Ensuring the works are undertaken safely and in accordance with Health, Safety & Environmental legislation and the site HS&E plans. Prepare and review risk assessments;
  • Support and drive behavioural safety on site;
  • To be responsible for the monitoring, progress reporting and achieving of goals for the work under his/her responsibility;
  • Anticipating and resolving problems, in particular related to engineering issues;
  • Managing construction records, O&M manuals and as built drawings;
  • Support our “Customer Focus”, “Construction Excellence” and “Innovation” strategy;
  • Undertaken client meeting and precontract meetings.
Who we're looking forThe following qualities and experience are required to fulfil the requirements of the role:
  • Civil Engineering Degree (or equivalent preferable);
  • Experience in delivery of piling projects on various scales;
  • Experience of working on infrastructure schemes and large developments;
  • Technical knowledge of piling;
  • Ability to manage multiple teams and scheme costs efficiently;
  • Ability to manage Health and Safety (including behavioural safety);
  • Ability to lead, communicate and influence others to deliver targets.
Why work for usOur 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;
  • 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 usBalfour 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 inclusionAt 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, visitWe 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:

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