Marine Works Method Manager - Sizewell C - London Projects Office based - London

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About the role

SZC is ultimately owned by two shareholders, EDF and HMG. The shareholders hold their investment in SZC through NNB Holdings Company (SZC) Limited. Over the course of the current shareholding arrangements the shareholdings of the two shareholders will change. The shareholders will fund SZC up until Financial Close through equity in line with the approved schedule and budget. SZC's business is to design, finance, construct, commission, operate, maintain, and eventually decommission the nuclear power plant and related infrastructure (including activities relating to hydrogen, direct air capture and/or desalination) at Sizewell C in Suffolk.

The principal objectives of the current development phase of the SZC project are to agree and implement the Capital Raise Plan, including completing an equity and debt raise, agree the core supply chain contracts and obtain the regulatory permits and licences required for the construction phase of the Project (including the core environmental permits and nuclear site licence).

Prior to the government investment decision, SZC operated as part of EDF in the Nuclear Development business unit and was staffed by EDF colleagues and independent contractors who are now in the process of transferring to the direct employment of SZC. It is setting itself up as an organisation capable of delivering a new nuclear power plant, from investment case and funding, to construction, commissioning, operations, maintenance, and decommissioning. The SZC construction programme has a technical and commercial business case predicated on technical replication of Hinkley Point C. EDF will be an important supplier of nuclear capability for the SZC Programme from its established nuclear business footprint in the UK.

Key stakeholders are: UK Government, relevant Government departments and agencies including Treasury BEIS, EDF, Financial investors and institutions, Regulators, Alliance partners and local communities.

What you'll be doing

The Sizewell C (SZC) project requires a Marine Works Method Manager to lead all technical/engineering topics related to the offshore works campaign. The role requires coordinating and systematically documenting and socialising the identification, development, evaluation and selection of offshore logistics, transportation, heavy lifting, large diameter drilling, offshore concrete/grout batching and grouting operations. The role shall lead technical development in these areas to develop a conservative set of design inputs which unlock method-agnostic construction, competitive market engagement and therefore best-for-project solutions.

The successful candidate shall lead strategic planning, scoping and management of supply chain engagement to support technical development of solutions in these areas. Majority of this supply chain engagement shall take place in the form of Early Contractor Involvement. Successful candidate shall identify clear strategic objectives of these studies and required scope, programme and deliverables to achieve these. Successful candidate shall lead an experienced team of methods engineers and consultants. They shall support and coordinate with external design consultant(s) for design of both permanent and temporary works for the development of methods, design briefs and designs, ensuring either compatible with existing designs and client specifications or otherwise informing their change if applicable.

The project team includes people internal to the Civil Works Alliance (CWA), lead design consultant(s), internal and external temporary work designer(s), and subcontractors. The Marine and Tunnelling Portion of SZC is in a period of recruitment and commercial preparation for delivery. Ideally the successful candidate shall possess team building experience and be able to navigate, draft technical inputs for and give advice on the preparation of commercial documents including scope of works, programme, performance specifications and contract packaging.

Who we're looking for

Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience

• Essential Minimum 10 years' experience on nearshore/offshore projects, in a technical role as part of the contractor's organisation (Engineering, Design, Methods)
• Minimum 5 years' experience managing a team for development of Engineering/Design and Methods on similar projects.
• Good working knowledge of Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015.
• Good working knowledge of Temporary Works and their management.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, CAD (Autocad, Revit).

Desirable

• Chartered Member of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers or other relevant professional Institution
• Design experience of offshore temporary works.
• Design experience of offshore drilling solutions/tooling.

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK's most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us? As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn't rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package that's right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

• Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow. 42 hours per week.
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
• Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more...

About us

Balfour Beatty's Major Projects business is delivering some of the UK's most complex and iconic infrastructure projects including HS2, the new high-speed railway and the first nuclear power station in a generation, Hinkley Point C. Using the latest technology, we're driving productivity and creating a lasting legacy by delivering sustainable solutions that strengthen communities. From consultancy and design, to all aspects of construction and maintenance. We have the proven expertise to deliver large-scale projects safely and successfully.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background.

To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists. 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.

For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com