About the role
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Contracts Engineer to join our Ground Engineering team in Elgin, Scotland.
Role purpose: Management of Pre‑Cast Driven and Specialist Piling schemes of various sizes. To be responsible for the efficient running of contracts on site which includes contract performance, safety, monitoring and reporting progress against targets, client liaison, allocation and supervision of staff, whilst achieving excellence in safety, quality, sustainability and efficiency, ensuring consistency with the Balfour Beatty Business Management System.
What you’ll be doing
- 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 work programmes, measuring progress and productivity outputs;
- Understand and apply the procedures and processes detailed in the project Health, Safety and Environmental plans, and promote a safe working culture;
- Ensure 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;
- Be responsible for monitoring, progress reporting and achieving goals for the work under your responsibility;
- Anticipate and resolve problems, particularly related to engineering issues;
- Manage construction records, O&M manuals and as‑built drawings;
- Support our “Customer Focus”, “Construction Excellence” and “Innovation” strategy;
- Undertake client and pre‑contract meetings;
- Maintain a relentless focus on Zero Harm;
- Support the delivery of sustainability activities.
Who we’re looking for
- Civil Engineering Degree (or equivalent preferable);
- Experience delivering and possessing technical knowledge of piling projects on various scales;
- Experience working on infrastructure schemes and large developments;
- Ability to manage multiple teams efficiently and multiple scheme costs;
- Ability to manage Health and Safety including Behavioural Safety;
- Ability to lead, communicate and influence others to deliver targets.
Why work for us
Our 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;
- Company car or car allowance;
- 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.
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/
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