Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick
Contracts Engineer - Redcar
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About The Role
Our projects are more than just your opportunity to make your mark. They’re an opportunity to stretch, test and develop your expertise. Join our Ground Engineering (BBGE) team as a Contracts Engineer working on the Net Zero Teesside (NZT) project, and you’ll deliver complex work that really matters to our business, and the world around you.
Net Zero Teesside Power (NZT Power) is a first-of-a-kind fully integrated gas-fired power and carbon capture project and a key driving force behind plans to make Teesside the UK’s first decarbonised industrial cluster. For this project, BBGE are responsible for the construction of the piling works package which consists of Continuous Flight Auger (CFA) and rotary bored techniques.
What you'll be doing
The Successful Candidate Will
Oversee and coordinate internal teams and subcontractors to ensure effective resource management; Ensure all construction activities comply with contractual obligations, design specifications, drawings, and the Project Management Plan (PMP); Develop and review construction method statements to promote safe and efficient execution of works; Prepare and manage all site documentation required for project delivery, including PMP, PVPMP, ITPs, and Work Package Plans (RAMS). Contribute to project planning and scheduling to optimize delivery timelines. Monitor productivity and delays, analyse trends, and recommend corrective actions; Apply and uphold Health, Safety, and Environmental procedures as outlined in project plans, fostering a culture of safety on site; Ensure all works are executed in compliance with HS&E legislation and site-specific plans. Lead the preparation and review of risk assessments; Promote and support behavioural safety initiatives across the site; Monitor progress, report performance, and ensure achievement of project milestones within assigned responsibilities; Proactively identify and resolve engineering and construction-related issues; Manage construction records, including O&M manuals and as-built drawings.
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Who we're looking for
The following qualities and experience are required to fulfil the requirements of the role:
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with people at all levels across the organisation and externally; Strong IT skills - focused on Excel/Word/PowerPoint; 2+ years’ experience in the construction industry; Experience in delivery of civil engineering contracts on various scales; Ability to manage multiple teams efficiently; Ability to manage multiple scheme costs; Ability to manage Health and Safety including Behavioural Safety; Ability to lead, communicate and influence others to deliver targets; Possess SMSTS or SSSTS; Hold a CSCS card.
The Following Qualities/experience Are Desirable
Experience working for a piling, ground engineering or civils subcontractor; A Civil Engineering degree (or equivalent).
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; 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 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.
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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 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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