Senior Site Engineer – Balfour Beatty Ground Engineering

About the Role

Amazing infrastructure isn’t the only thing that gets built here. 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. Your duties will include:

• Planning, designing, and overseeing civil piling aspects through planning, design, and construction phases, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.
• Coordinating project activities, reviewing designs and specifications, and ensuring all engineering activities align with contractual requirements and the project management plan.
• Developing and reviewing project plans, specifications, and cost estimates, and supporting effective coordination between design teams, site teams, and other engineering disciplines.
• Conducting site inspections and technical assessments to ensure compliance with project specifications, quality standards, and regulatory requirements, while identifying and mitigating potential risks.
• Supporting and mentoring junior engineers, providing technical guidance and fostering a collaborative and high‑performing team environment.
• Preparing and presenting technical reports, proposals, and project updates to stakeholders.
• Reviewing construction method statements and overseeing internal teams and subcontractors to ensure resources are managed effectively and works are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to required quality standards.

We seek candidates who:

• Have a Civil Engineering degree or equivalent qualification and at least five years’ experience within the construction industry.
• Have worked for a piling, ground engineering, or civil engineering subcontractor and have a proven track record of successfully delivering civil engineering projects of varying scale.
• Possess strong communication skills and can engage effectively with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders at all levels.
• Are comfortable using engineering and project management software, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Can manage multiple teams and project costs effectively while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Hold SMSTS or SSSTS certification and possess a valid CSCS card.

At Balfour Beatty Ground Engineering, you’ll join a specialist team delivering innovative geotechnical and foundation solutions across the UK’s major infrastructure projects. We provide opportunities for career development, a culture of collaboration, and a commitment to long‑term professional growth.

• Competitive, negotiated salary
• Company car
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension savings schemes
• Enhanced maternity/paternity and family‑friendly policies
• Access to our Refer and Earn scheme
• Discretionary annual salary reviews

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 capabilities support infrastructure and buildings of all sizes, from city skyscrapers to cross‑country rail and road projects.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans, reservists, and people with disabilities. As a Disability Confident Employer, we offer inclusive interview processes and actively remove barriers for those with disabilities and long‑term health conditions.

We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence ‘Employer Recognition Scheme’ and promote a culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of identity or background.