Contracts Engineer (Fabrication & Pipework)

Note for Recruitment Agencies: 

We prefer to hire directly, and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible for release. 

We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable – please direct all queries to the relevant Resourcing Partner. 

Role: Contracts Engineer (Fabrication & Pipework)

Location: Keighley, West Yorkshire

We are looking for a Contracts Engineer (Fabrication & Pipework) to join our team in Keighley. In this role, you will be responsible for managing and delivering fabricated pipework projects, primarily within the water and wastewater sectors. Working closely with colleagues, clients, suppliers, and subcontractors, you will support projects from contract award through to successful completion.

What you'll be doing:

• Manage fabricated pipework projects from contract award through to completion, utilising in-house design, workshop, and site installation resources.
• Ensure the safe, timely, and commercially successful delivery of multiple projects while maintaining high standards of quality and customer satisfaction.
• Build positive working relationships with client engineering, operational, and commercial teams to ensure project objectives and contractual requirements are achieved.
• Attend and contribute to project reviews, progress meetings, and client meetings, both in person and online.
• Undertake site visits and surveys to understand project requirements, identify constraints, and develop practical solutions.
• Review and develop preliminary and detailed designs, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, specifications, industry standards, and client requirements.
• Support the preparation of estimates, quotations, and technical submissions for fabricated pipework projects.
• Develop design concepts, sketches, and fabrication details to support manufacturing and installation activities.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation, including programmes, method statements, risk assessments, inspection and test plans, and cost reporting.
• Manage health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with suppliers, subcontractors, workshop teams, site personnel, and internal stakeholders to support successful project delivery.
• Procure materials, equipment, and specialist subcontract services in line with project requirements and company procedures.
• Monitor project costs, programme performance, and resource utilisation, taking appropriate action to manage risks and support successful project outcomes.
• Compile and maintain project records, including handover documentation, quality records, as-built drawings, and manufacturing record books where required.
• Manage contract variations, compensation events, and final account agreements in accordance with contractual requirements.
• Produce regular project reports and maintain accurate records to support operational and financial performance monitoring.
• Respond to client enquiries and provide technical support across the wider fabrication business as needed.
• Undertake other reasonable duties that support the continued success and growth of the Keighley fabricated pipework business.

About you: 

We welcome applications from individuals with experience in engineering, fabrication, pipework, or related industries. If you have transferable skills and believe you can make a positive contribution to the role, we would be pleased to hear from you.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Experience within an engineering, fabrication, pipework, manufacturing, or project delivery environment.
• A background in fabrication, mechanical engineering, pipework, or a related discipline.
• Commercial and contractual awareness.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience using project planning and scheduling software.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, DraftSight, or similar design software.
• An understanding of health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements within an engineering or construction environment.
• Ability to review technical information, drawings, and specifications and apply this knowledge to project delivery.

We're looking for someone who:

• Demonstrates an interest in supporting the company's purpose, values, and culture.
• Acts with integrity, professionalism, and discretion when required.
• Can build effective working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Is adaptable, resilient, and able to manage changing priorities.
• Communicates clearly and works collaboratively as part of a team.
• Has strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Is comfortable managing a varied workload and meeting deadlines.
• Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and contributing to continuous improvement.
• Takes ownership of their responsibilities while recognising the value of teamwork and shared success.

What We Can Offer in Return:

With an impressive order book of over £4.3 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 offering you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long held career goals. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional levels of commitment. With an ambitious strategy, we’re poised for further growth and success, so if you’re committed, talented and enthusiastic, Galliford Try is the right place for you.  

We are committed to maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of all our people, through our ‘Be Well’ programme which offers discounts on certain products, advice and support for a range of issues.  

We invest in high-quality training for employees of all levels, from our leadership development framework to our apprenticeship programmes. Through our Career Paths initiative, individuals receive tailored training and support to fulfil their potential. 

Our industry is all about creating talented teams that excel in their areas of expertise. As an employer, we know you are most motivated to give your best when you feel valued and engaged.  

Our Agile Working programme empowers you with flexibility in when, where and how you work. Where appropriate, site and office-based employees can take advantage of a wide variety of working practices, offering different amounts of structure, regularity and flexibility to suit your needs as well as those of your wider team.

Our Benefits:

We put our people first and our benefits package reflects that by offering a comprehensive range of attractive options to help support your career on top of a competitive salary.

• 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 are available for all salaried employees and our employee assistance programme also provides free 24/7 support to those who need it
• Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role

About us:

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. 

We do this by holding true to our values, delivering excellence for our clients and the community, being passionate about our role in providing vital services, putting integrity at the heart of our business by doing the right thing, and collaborating with our clients, supply chain and stakeholders to deliver lasting change and long-term value. 

For more information on this role or to enquire about other positions available within our business please contact charlotte.gornall@gallifordtry.co.uk 

Additional Information:

Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work full-time, reduced hours or flexibly and this will be discussed in more detail as part of the recruitment process.   

We encourage, and would be grateful if, you could confirm any requirements we can reasonably fulfil to make this application a positive experience for you.  

Don’t meet every requirement of the role? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Galliford Try, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement of the role, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. 

As a Disability Confident employer, we have committed to offer an interview to any candidate with a long-term health condition or disability that meet the essential criteria for the advertised position. Please contact the Resourcing Partner listed within the job advert if you believe this applies to you. We will also take the opportunity to discuss any adjustments required for your interview.

A full job description for this role is available upon request. 

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