About the role Balfour Beatty have a fabulous opportunity for a
Senior Contracts Engineer to join our amazing
Ground Engineering. Location: Port Talbot, Wales Balfour Beatty's Ground Engineering business is positioned as the UK's leading specialist geotechnical contractor, drawing on its knowledge and expertise in delivering innovative piling and ground improvement solutions across all sectors, focussing on providing the solid foundations for buildings of any height, ranging from city skyscrapers to house foundation packages.
As the
Senior Contracts Engineer 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 doing Other key responsibilities will be:
- Lead the delivery of Pre-Cast Driven and Specialist Piling schemes.
- Manage site operations, subcontractors, and internal teams.
- Ensure that the works are constructed in accordance with the contract and design information, drawings, specification and Project Management Plan.
- Prepare and review method statements, project plans, and site documentation.
- Monitor progress, drive performance, and maintain strong client relationships.
- Champion health & safety and support continuous improvement.
Who we're looking for You will have the following:
- Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
- Proven experience in piling and large-scale infrastructure projects.
- Strong technical knowledge and leadership skills.
- Excellent communication, planning, and cost management abilities.
Be part of a company shaping the UK skyline with cutting-edge engineering.
Apply now to help build the foundations of the future.
Why work for us Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK's most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.
Why join us? As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn't rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package that's right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:
- Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
- Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more
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.
Diversity and inclusion At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion 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
To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.
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