Balfour Beatty plc

About the Company

Balfour Beatty is a leading international infrastructure group. With 27,000 employees, we are driving the delivery of powerful new solutions, shaping thinking, creating skylines and inspiring a new generation of talent to be the change-makers of tomorrow.

We finance, develop, build, maintain and operate the increasingly complex and critical infrastructure that supports national economies and deliver projects at the heart of local communities.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Balfour Beatty plc

Job Title

Contracts Manager

Job Description

Job Title: Contracts Manager Role Summary: Take ownership of complex, high‑value construction projects across the UK. Deliver projects safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality, while building and sustaining client relationships. Drive commercial, operational, and sustainability excellence through P&L management, Lean principles, and digital tools. Expectations: - End‑to‑end project delivery, from bid through completion. - Full P&L responsibility for multiple concurrent projects. - Maintain Zero Harm safety culture and lead continuous safety improvement. - Manage change, risk, and stakeholder expectations. - Collaborate with external consultants, subcontractors, and supply‑chain partners. Key Responsibilities: - Manage delivery and performance of multiple projects, ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, cost, and quality. - Lead safety initiatives and promote Zero Harm culture. - Build and sustain strong client relationships, acting as primary point of contact. - Ensure compliance with company procedures, policies, and governance frameworks. - Oversee external consultants, subcontractors, and supply‑chain partners. - Implement operational excellence via planning, risk management, project controls, and Lean construction. - Champion sustainability metrics (waste, energy, water efficiency). - Utilize BIM, Lean Visual Management, and digital tools to optimise delivery and safety. - Provide accurate, robust reporting on progress, risk, and performance to senior stakeholders. - Support repeat business and long‑term client partnerships through outstanding delivery. Required Skills: - Proven experience as a Contracts or Project Manager in the construction sector. - Strong leadership, influencing, and team‑motivation abilities. - Excellent communication and relationship‑management skills. - Sound commercial and financial awareness with P&L experience. - Understanding of Lean construction principles and their application. - Knowledge of contract conditions and change‑control processes. - Proficiency in BIM, Lean Visual Management, and digital project tools. - Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and deliver under pressure. Required Education & Certifications: - Valid CSCS card. - Relevant professional or technical qualifications (e.g., NVQ, Diploma in Project Management, Construction Management, or equivalent) – desirable but not mandatory. ---

Warrington, United kingdom

On site

07-01-2026

Company Name

Balfour Beatty plc

Job Title

Senior Contracts Engineer

Job Description

**Job Title:** Senior Contracts Engineer **Role Summary:** Oversee delivery of complex structural repair projects, manage field operations, and ensure compliance with technical, safety, and quality standards. **Expectations:** - Lead projects from initiation to completion, coordinating cross-functional teams. - Monitor and optimize project performance against schedules, budgets, and specifications. - Maintain strict adherence to safety, quality, and contractual requirements. **Key Responsibilities:** - Manage project execution, including site leadership, subcontractor coordination, and technical problem resolution. - Review/produce engineering documentation (method statements, risk assessments, as-built drawings). - Oversee dimensional control, construction methodologies, and compliance with project plans. - Track progress, productivity, and costs; report deviations and implement corrective actions. - Promote safety culture and manage site HSE (Health, Safety, Environmental) standards. - Support innovation and customer-centric delivery of structural repair solutions. **Required Skills:** - Extensive experience in structural/concrete repair projects. - Proficient in project and contract management for infrastructure works. - Strong technical knowledge of structural repair methodologies and construction techniques. - Ability to lead teams, resolve technical challenges, and manage multiple priorities. - Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination skills. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Civil Engineering degree or equivalent technical/professional experience. - Proven track record in delivering complex infrastructure projects (no specific certifications listed).

Warrington, United kingdom

On site

Senior

07-01-2026

Company Name

Balfour Beatty plc

Job Title

Contracts Engineer - (Sub Agent)

Job Description

Job title: Contracts Engineer – Sub Agent Role Summary: Contract Engineer leads the delivery of structural repair and strengthening projects. Manages site coordination, ensures compliance with contractual, technical and safety standards, and drives project progress through to completion. Expactations: - Deliver projects safely, on time and within budget. - Maintain a zero-harm safety culture and comply with health, safety and environmental legislation. - Exercise ownership of multiple schemes, teams and costs simultaneously. - Build strong relationships with clients, suppliers and internal stakeholders. - Demonstrate proactive problem‑solving and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities: - Take full responsibility for projects from site set‑up to handover. - Lead and coordinate site teams and subcontractors, ensuring clear communication and accountability. - Manage site dimensional control, setting‑out and construction records, including as‑built drawings and O&M manuals. - Produce, review, and implement Construction Method Statements, Risk Assessments, PMP, ITPs, Construction Phase Plans and associated documentation. - Develop and monitor project programmes, tracking progress and productivity. - Ensure strict compliance with contract drawings, specifications and project plans. - Champion behavioural safety, Zero Harm and a culture of shared responsibility. - Anticipate and resolve engineering, logistical and delivery challenges. - Maintain accurate construction documentation and reporting. - Foster collaboration with clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders. Required Skills: - Advanced technical knowledge of structural repair techniques for concrete and infrastructure. - Strong leadership, communication and influencing abilities. - Proven ability to manage multiple teams, schemes and budgets simultaneously. - Proactive, solutions‑focused mindset with commitment to operational excellence. - Excellent organisational, planning and problem‑solving skills. Required Education & Certifications: - Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent engineering qualification. - Demonstrated experience delivering structural repair or specialist repair projects. - Experience working on concrete and infrastructure structures.

Warrington, United kingdom

On site

07-01-2026

Company Name

Balfour Beatty plc

Job Title

Engineering Surveyor - FTC

Job Description

Job title: Engineering Surveyor – Fixed Term Contract Role Summary: Deliver accurate construction survey support for a large-scale carbon‑capture power station, including control, topographic, setting‑out, verification, and as‑built documentation, while ensuring compliance with quality, health & safety, and project tolerances. Expectations: • Execute all survey activities within agreed tolerances and timelines. • Produce reliable as‑built records and models, maintaining data integrity. • Support site engineers by providing survey information, calculations, and QA checks. • Uphold safety culture, identify hazards, and issue observation cards. Key Responsibilities: 1. Conduct site control, topographic, setting‑out, and construction‑stage surveys. 2. Capture, process, and issue survey data using approved software (e.g., 3DR, N4CE, Infinity, SiteScan). 3. Generate accurate as‑built drawings, records, and 3‑D models. 4. Perform QA/QC on design information prior to construction. 5. Verify dimensional compliance at key milestones through control and volume checks. 6. Maintain and secure survey equipment and consumables; report defects. 7. Back up and version‑control survey data per project standards. 8. Liaise with senior surveyors, discipline teams, and site personnel to meet programme deliverables. 9. Conduct survey‑related calculations (volumetrics, clash checks, settlement analysis, structural checks). 10. Adhere to safety procedures, submit TBS, and support safety observations. Required Skills: - Proficient in civil/machine engineering survey techniques. - Expertise in GNSS, geodetic principles, and modern survey equipment. - Competence with survey software (3DR, N4CE, Infinity, SiteScan). - Ability to perform QA/QC, volumetric calculations, and settlement monitoring. - Strong project planning, communication, and teamwork. - Commitment to health & safety excellence. Required Education & Certifications: - Surveying, Geographical, Civil Engineering or related degree (or equivalent experience). - Membership of a professional body (e.g., RICS, CICES) preferred. - SMSTS or SSSTS health & safety certification. - CAA‑recognised drone operator licence (GVC and/or A2 CofC) desirable. - First Aid at Work qualification (desirable).

Redcar, United kingdom

On site

23-02-2026