About the role
Balfour Beatty has a fabulous opportunity for a Senior Contracts Engineer to join our Ground Engineering team.
Location: Port Talbot, Wales
Balfour Beatty's Ground Engineering business is the UK's leading specialist geotechnical contractor, delivering innovative piling and ground improvement solutions across various sectors, focusing on providing solid foundations for buildings of all heights, from city skyscrapers to house foundations.
The Senior Contracts Engineer will manage Pre-Cast Driven and Specialist Piling schemes of various sizes. Responsibilities include ensuring the efficient running of contracts on site, monitoring performance, safety, client liaison, and supervising staff, while maintaining safety, quality, sustainability, and efficiency in line with Balfour Beatty's Business Management System.
What you'll be doing
* Lead the delivery of Pre-Cast Driven and Specialist Piling schemes.
* Manage site operations, subcontractors, and internal teams.
* Ensure works are constructed according to contract, design information, drawings, specifications, 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
The ideal candidate will have:
* A 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
Our teams deliver some of the UK's most ambitious projects, developing and maintaining vital infrastructure that supports national economies and communities.
Why join us?
We offer a range of benefits, including flexible working options, generous leave, pension schemes, share incentives, volunteering leave, recognition schemes, and more.
- Smart working with up to 40% remote options.
- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata).
- Family-friendly policies with paid maternity, adoption, paternity, and partner leave.
- Additional benefits as detailed on our website.
About us
Balfour Beatty Ground Engineering is a leading UK geo-technical contractor, providing innovative piling and ground improvement solutions across all sectors, supporting infrastructure and building projects of all sizes.
Diversity and inclusion
We believe diversity and inclusion are essential for a successful workplace. Through our strategies and memberships, we are committed to fostering an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including Armed Forces personnel, veterans, and reservists. We are a Disability Confident Employer, offering support and accessible recruitment processes.
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