At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage and deliver exciting construction projects while leading teams and subcontractors.
- Company: Join Balfour Beatty, a leader in infrastructure with a commitment to diversity.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development, and a focus on health and safety.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth and a commitment to inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on infrastructure projects across the UK and develop your engineering skills.
- Qualifications: Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent experience; strong leadership and communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
We are looking for a Contracts Engineer (Sub Agent) to join our Balvac team at Balfour Beatty, initially supporting projects based in Preston, with opportunities to work across the wider UK.
Responsibilities
- Manage the safe and efficient delivery of multiple Balvac schemes, coordinating internal teams and specialist subcontractors to achieve programme, quality and cost outcomes.
- Report to Balvac Contracts/Project Managers and the Operations Manager.
- Manage site teams and subcontractors to ensure works are delivered safely, on time and to specification.
- Ensure construction activities are carried out in accordance with contract drawings, specifications and project management plans, including overseeing site setting out and dimensional control.
- Develop, review and implement method statements and project programmes, while monitoring progress, productivity and performance against targets.
- Produce and maintain key project documentation, including quality plans, inspection and test plans, construction phase plans, as-built records and O&M manuals.
- Promote and maintain high standards of health, safety and environmental compliance, including the preparation of risk assessments and driving a strong behavioural safety culture.
- Proactively identify and resolve engineering and delivery challenges while building strong working relationships with clients, colleagues and supply chain partners.
Qualifications & Requirements
- A degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent experience.
- Experience delivering infrastructure or structural repair projects, ideally on concrete structures.
- Strong technical understanding of structural or specialist repair works.
- Experience managing multiple teams and coordinating subcontractors.
- Good commercial awareness, including cost and programme management.
- Strong understanding of health, safety and environmental practices, with a commitment to maintaining high standards on site.
- Ability to solve problems, make decisions and adapt to changing project requirements.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders.
- Results driven, takes pride in delivering high standards, and works collaboratively to achieve project success.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Balfour Beatty is a Disability Confident Employer and welcomes applications from people with disabilities and long-term health conditions. We are committed to providing an interview for suitable candidates that meet the minimum requirements for the role. As a committed and diverse employer, we encourage applications from all eligible candidates and value a diverse workforce.
Contracts Engineer in Leeds employer: Balvac Ltd
Balfour Beatty is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment for Contracts Engineers in Leeds, with opportunities to engage in diverse projects across the UK. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through comprehensive training programmes and a strong focus on health, safety, and environmental standards, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking team that values innovation and supports your career development in the infrastructure sector.
