Sizewell C. The power of good for Britain.

Location:   London 2-3 days a week with hybrid working

Employment type: Permanent full-time

Employment basis: The role is expected to be a full- time position however we are open to discussing a more flexible approach where possible.

Salary: Dependent on experience, plus bonus and other benefits.

Closing date: 11/07/2024

The Opportunity 

Are you looking for a career which is rewarding, at the cutting edge of project development and where you can really make a difference? Come and join our expanding Sizewell C (SZC) team and work on one of the most exciting and largest megaprojects in the UK, whilst being at the forefront of the UK’s climate change agenda and energy policy. Following on from the success of Hinkley Point C (HPC), the SZC Project is a nuclear new build project in Suffolk, which has obtained planning approval and Government financing support. The project has started construction and is now seeking private investment. When completed, it will provide dependable electricity to 6 million homes for 60 years, which along with renewables, will support Britain to achieve Net Zero by 2050.

We have a fantastic opportunity for an Deputy Engineering & Technical Lead to join our vibrant team.

Our teams are set up to work flexibly, with a hybrid working approach between our offices and your home. We provide a full suite of IT equipment to ensure that our employees can work from home comfortably and effectively.

The Role

The Engineering & Technical Lead (Enabling Works & Earthworks) will be part of the Engineering and Technical function within the Civil Work Program organisation and will be responsible for leadership of the delivery of all CWP Enabling Works & Earthworks design on behalf of the SZC Client. The Civil Works Programme Engineering and Technical Lead is responsible for the leadership of the delivery of all CWP Enabling Works & Earthworks design. This includes:

• Definition of design / engineering / technical requirements.
• Assurance that design deliverables meet the technical requirements (incl Digital Requirements), and management of assurance review and stage gate process.
• Management of design production by the Design Supply Chain to ensure that design deliverables are available to support the delivery schedule, including planning, procurement and construction.
• Management of the Responsible Designer (Edvance and CNEPE) Technical Scope and coordination with the Design Authority.
• Coordination and integration of the Enabling Works & Earthworks design with the design of other Portions including Main Civils Works, Ancillary Works and Marine & Tunnelling.
• Support to Construction and Manufacturing Quality
• Manage the Engineering & Technical budget and associated resources related to enabling works & earthworks.

And much more!

The Skills

The ideal candidate will have a strong Civils and/or nuclear background in a relevant project, specifically in the earthworks sector, and hold a degree within the relevant field. They will have a strong understanding of the UK’s engineering practices & procedures, hold a clear understanding of design and engineering interfaces with construction teams, commissioning teams, supply chain and third parties, as well as significant leadership experience of ground engineering teams and major projects.

The capacity to manage multidisciplinary teams in a large and complex project environment is essential, alongside being able to communicate and engage effectively at a range of levels: Management Team, client departments, design delivery teams, third party authorisers etc.

If the above sounds like you, then we’d love to hear from you!

A full job description is available on application. 

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Power in Diversity

Sizewell C is a great place to work, where everyone is welcome.

To fulfil our commitment of doing the power of good for Britain, our ambition is to have a workforce which reflects and benefits the society we are part of and serve.  Every worker on SZC, wherever they are, should help to create and experience the right environment where everyone on the team understands, respects and embraces diversity with a culture where everyone is treated with equal respect and are all given equal access to opportunities.  By valuing the different points of view and experiences that having a diverse team brings, and by fostering an inclusive climate, we will create a great place to work and a more successful project. 

We create the right environment where people feel able to bring their whole selves to work. Whilst working together there is mutual trust and appreciation created through the building of meaningful relationships with one another, aligned with our key values:

Respect: Value the rules and environment in which we operate

Positivity: Positively challenge poor quality and performance

Humility: Be open to other’s points of view and ideas, be willing to debate and to compromise

Solidarity: One team, working closely together and helping each other

Clarity: Communicate clearly and consistently

Everyone can get the most from their work and the workplace, and in return, give their best.

Competitive Salary and Benefits

We’re dedicated to offering flexible benefits that support our people across all aspects of their lives and we’re delighted to offer a range of benefits to support our employees’ physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. 

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a market-leading company pension scheme, paid holidays, and a range of flexible benefits, such as: a company incentive bonus plan, health cover, cycle to work scheme, discounts, and employee pricing.

Please let us know if you’d like to discuss flexible working arrangements by highlighting this on your application.