Technical Solutions Engineer - Balvac

About the role

Job Title :
Technical Solutions Engineer

Location :
Warrington

Company :
Balfour Beatty – Balvac

Shape the solutions that fix, strengthen and protect the UK’s infrastructure

Balvac, part of Balfour Beatty, is a leading specialist contractor delivering complex structural repair, strengthening and refurbishment solutions across the UK. From bridges and viaducts to buildings and marine assets, our work extends the life of critical infrastructure in a safe, sustainable and innovative way.

In this technically focused role, you’ll work closely with Engineering, Preconstruction and Operations teams to develop robust methodologies and technical proposals that win work and set projects up for success.

• Review enquiry documents, client briefs, reports and specifications.
• Prepare technical queries, internal briefing documents and delivery plans.
• Develop engineering solutions and undertake detailed buildability reviews.
• Produce technical documentation including technical proposals, reports, method statements, ITPs, sketches, drawings and programmes.
• Support ECI tenders and contribute to cost and time allowances.
• Manage designers and coordinate design inputs.
• Ensure independent design reviews and interdisciplinary checks are completed.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to refine and optimise solutions.

You’ll be an engineering professional with experience in civil engineering environments and a passion for practical, well‑thought‑out construction solutions.

• An engineering degree (or equivalent).
• Working towards or holding professional membership (e.g. IEng/CEng – ICE).
• Experience with contractors or consultants in the civil engineering sector.
• Knowledge (or interest) in specialist techniques such as:
  • Structural concrete repair
  • Strengthening & protection
  • Cathodic protection
  • Sprayed concrete
  • CFRP strengthening
  • Waterproofing & leak sealing
  • Post‑tensioning, grouting or resin injection
• Understanding of construction standards, specifications and methodologies.
• CSCS (SMSTS desirable) with awareness of CDM regulations.
• Strong communication, numeracy and technical writing skills.
• Good IT capability (MS Office essential; AutoCAD / MS Project desirable).

• Work on complex, high‑profile infrastructure projects.
• Be part of a specialist engineering team with real technical depth.
• Genuine opportunities for career development and progression.
• The backing, stability and benefits of Balfour Beatty.
• A collaborative culture that values safety, quality and engineering excellence.

Above all, you’ll be curious, solutions‑focused and keen to innovate.

Balfour Beatty offers a strong pipeline of work and a supportive learning culture. Employees are encouraged to take control of their career, explore roles across the business and pursue professional qualifications through the Balfour Beatty Academy.

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. Further information on Disability Confident can be found at: https://disabil

Balfour Beatty is a global engineering, construction and support services group delivering complex infrastructure and services across the world. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.