Contracts Engineer

Contracts Engineer

We’re looking for a proactive and collaborative Contracts Engineer to join our team  this role, you’ll take ownership of fabrication access metalwork projects across clean and wastewater schemes for major water companies. You’ll work closely with colleagues, clients and suppliers to deliver safe, high‑quality, and cost‑effective solutions from early design through to completion.

• Leading engineering activities from concept through to completion, working with in‑house teams including site installation and workshop personnel.
• Managing multiple projects concurrently, ensuring they are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.
• Building strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, contributing to the achievement of KPIs and project objectives.
• Attending internal and external progress meetings, both in person and via online platforms.
• Conducting site visits and surveys, gathering information to inform design development.
• Producing preliminary and detailed designs, drawings, and sketches in line with relevant legislation and standards.
• Supporting the preparation of estimates, quotations, and contract documentation.
• Creating and maintaining method statements, risk assessments, inspection and test plans, and project records.
• Overseeing site safety, health, and environmental responsibilities.
• Coordinating with suppliers, specialist subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Managing procurement of materials and subcontracted services.
• Compiling final contract documentation, including ‘as‑built’ information and CE documentation.
• Monitoring contract finances, including profit and loss, variations, and final accounts.
• Providing support to the wider team and contributing to departmental goals.
• Carrying out additional tasks that may reasonably be required by senior colleagues.

We’re looking for someone who brings a positive attitude, technical capability, and a collaborative mindset. The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience in fabrication and/or engineering.
• Strong commercial and contractual awareness.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience using project management software.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD or similar design tools.
• A genuine desire to support and reflect our company purpose, vision, values and culture.
• A trustworthy, ethical approach with the ability to handle information confidentially.
• Flexibility, resilience, and the confidence to influence and build relationships at all levels.
• Strong communication skills and a team‑focused attitude.
• Effective time management skills and the ability to balance competing priorities.
• Experience working in a fast‑paced, multi‑site environment.
• Self‑motivation and the ability to plan and organise your own workload to meet deadlines.

With an impressive order book of over £3.8 billion, we are one of the industry’s leading principal contractors, affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UK’s most exciting projects and to realise long‑held career goals. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional commitment. We are committed to maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of all our people through our “Be Well” programme;

we invest in high‑quality training from leadership development to apprenticeship programmes, and we empower you with flexibility through our Agile Working programme.

• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays.
• A wide range of corporate discounts.
• Cycle‑to‑Work schemes.
• Comprehensive pension plan.
• Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme.
• Private medical scheme options and a 24/7 employee assistance programme.
• Paid yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role.

Our purpose is to improve people’s lives through building the facilities and infrastructure that communities need, providing opportunities for our people to learn, grow and progress, working with our supply chain to promote the very best working practice and caring for the environment in which we work.…