Technical Solutions Engineer

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.

Due to continued growth, we’re looking for a Technical Solutions Engineer to join our Warrington team, supporting preconstruction and early project development with high‑quality, buildable engineering solutions.

What you'll be doing

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.

Key responsibilities include:

• Reviewing enquiry documents, client briefs, reports and specifications
• Preparing technical queries, internal briefing documents and delivery plans
• Developing engineering solutions and undertaking detailed buildability reviews
• Producing technical documentation including:
  • Technical proposals & reports
  • Method statements & ITPs
  • Sketches, drawings and programmes
• Supporting ECI tenders and contributing to cost and time allowances
• Managing designers and coordinating design inputs
• Ensuring independent design reviews and interdisciplinary checks are completed
• Working collaboratively with stakeholders to refine and optimise solutions

Who we're looking for

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

You’ll ideally have:

• 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)

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

Why Join Balvac?

• 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

If you’re ready to lead with impact and deliver excellence on some of the UK’s most interesting infrastructure and structural engineering projects, we’d love to hear from you.

Professional and personal development

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 our managers and employees to have open communication throughout the year about wellbeing, development and career opportunities.

We're proud of the Balfour Beatty Academy. Whether it’s sharpening your technical expertise, improving your personal skills or seeking support to become professionally qualified, our 70:20:10
* approach to development means we have a learning approach that suits everyone.

* 70% learning on the job, 20% learning from those around you, and 10% formal training courses and learning events.

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