About the role
Amazing infrastructure isn’t the only thing that gets built here. Incredible careers do too. Join Balfour Beatty Ground Engineering as a Senior Contracts Engineer on the ASTI project in Elgin and you can play a key role in delivering complex piling and geotechnical solutions that support some of Scotland’s most significant infrastructure works. Working with a highly experienced team, you’ll help deliver technically challenging projects while continuing to develop your expertise within a leading specialist contractor.
As Senior Contracts Engineer, you will take a leading role in the planning, design, and delivery of piling works across the project. You will oversee the civil piling aspects through the planning, design, and construction phases, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. Working closely with project managers, engineers, and operational teams, you will help coordinate project activities, review designs and specifications, and ensure all engineering activities align with contractual requirements and the project management plan.
What you'll be doing
The role will involve developing and reviewing project plans, specifications, and cost estimates, while also supporting effective coordination between design teams, site teams, and other engineering disciplines. You will carry out site inspections and technical assessments to ensure compliance with project specifications, quality standards, and regulatory requirements, while identifying and mitigating potential risks throughout the project lifecycle.
You will also play an important part in supporting and mentoring junior engineers, providing technical guidance and helping to foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment. Preparing and presenting technical reports, proposals, and project updates to stakeholders will form part of your responsibilities, alongside reviewing construction method statements to ensure works are carried out safely and efficiently. In addition, you will oversee internal teams and subcontractors to ensure resources are managed effectively and that works are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
Who we're looking for
To be considered for this opportunity, you will have experience working for a piling, ground engineering, or civil engineering subcontractor and hold a Civil Engineering degree or equivalent qualification. You will have at least five years’ experience within the construction industry and a proven track record of successfully delivering civil engineering projects of varying scale.
Strong communication skills are essential, with the ability to engage effectively both verbally and in writing with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders at all levels. You will also be comfortable using engineering and project management software, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. The role requires someone who can manage multiple teams and project costs effectively while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
Candidates should also hold SMSTS or SSSTS certification and possess a valid CSCS card.
At Balfour Beatty Ground Engineering, you’ll be part of a specialist team delivering innovative geotechnical and foundation solutions across the UK’s major infrastructure projects. In return, we offer the opportunity to develop your career within a business that values expertise, collaboration, and long-term professional growth.
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.
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/
Job Reference: BBUK16116
