Contracts Engineer Sub Agent

Contract Engineer (Sub Agent) – Balfour Beatty plc

Location: Warrington (office & site‑based)

Are you an experienced Contracts Engineer / Sub Agent with a passion for delivering complex structural repair and infrastructure projects safely and efficiently? Join Balvac, Balfour Beatty’s specialist structural repair and strengthening business, and play a key role in delivering high‑profile schemes across the UK.

As a Contracts Engineer (Sub Agent), you’ll be responsible for the successful delivery of Balvac schemes of varying size and complexity, working closely with Contracts Managers, Project Managers and site teams. This is a hands‑on role combining engineering excellence, leadership and a strong safety culture.

You’ll be based out of Warrington, with a mix of office and site presence depending on project needs.

• Manage Balvac projects from site set‑up through to completion
• Lead and coordinate site teams and subcontractors
• Ensure works are delivered in line with contract drawings, specifications and project plans
• Manage site dimensional control and setting‑out activities
• Produce, review and implement construction method statements, risk assessments, PMP, ITPs, construction phase plans and associated documentation
• Develop and manage programmes, monitoring progress and productivity
• Ensure strict compliance with Health, Safety & Environmental legislation
• Champion behavioural safety and zero harm on site
• Anticipate and resolve engineering and delivery challenges
• Maintain accurate construction records, as‑built drawings and O&M manuals
• Build strong relationships with clients, suppliers and internal stakeholders

• Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent experience)
• Proven experience delivering structural repair or specialist repair projects
• Experience working on concrete and infrastructure structures
• Strong technical knowledge of structural repair techniques
• Confident managing multiple teams, schemes and costs simultaneously
• Strong leadership, communication and influencing skills
• A proactive, solutions‑focused mindset with a commitment to excellence

• Results‑driven delivery and ownership
• Operational excellence through planning and organisation
• Customer focus with a collaborative approach
• Adaptability in fast‑moving project environments
• An uncompromising commitment to zero harm

• Be part of a respected specialist contractor within the Balfour Beatty Group
• Work on technically challenging and rewarding projects
• Strong focus on safety, innovation and engineering excellence
• Opportunities for career development within a leading UK infrastructure business

The size and scale of Balfour Beatty coupled with our strong pipeline of work provides incredible opportunities, regardless of what stage you are at in your career. We encourage and empower our employees to take control of their career and explore which part of the business they want to work in and what role is right for them.

We actively encourage open communication about wellbeing, development and career opportunities. Balfour Beatty Academy follows a 70:20:10 learning approach: 70% learning on the job, 20% learning from those around you, and 10% formal training courses and learning events.

Balvac is committed to creating a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We are members of WISE, ENEI, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). We provide a Disability Confident employment approach and offer interviews for applicants with disabilities who meet minimum requirements. For further information, please visit

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