Senior Contracts Engineer - Leiston

This job is brought to you by Jobs/Redefined, the UK's leading over-50s age inclusive jobs board.

About the role

We have a fantastic opportunity for Senior Contracts Engineer to join our Ground Engineering team in Leiston, Suffolk as part of the Sizewell C project.

Role purpose: Responsible for monitoring of site performance and costs and to sure the correct execution of the Ground Improvement, plus preparation of QA packs to our client.

What you'll be doing

The successful candidate will have the following key accountabilities:

• Management of internal resource and accountabilities;
• 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;
• Understand and apply the procedures and processes detailed in the project Health, Safety and Environmental plans, and to promote a safe working culture;
• Prepare and review risk assessments and s upport and drive behavioural safety on site;
• To be responsible for the monitoring, progress reporting and achieving of goals for the work under his/her responsibility;
• Anticipating and resolving problems, in particular related to engineering issues;
• Managing construction records, O&M manuals and as built drawings;
• Undertake client meeting and precontract meetings.

Who we're looking for

The following qualities/experience are essential:

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with people at all levels across the organisation and externally;
• Strong computer skills - focused on Excel/Word/PowerPoint;
• 5 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;
• SSSTS or SMSTS.

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;
• 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/