Senior Marine Methods Engineer

About the role

SZC is ultimately owned by two shareholders, Électricité de France (EDF) and His Majesty's Government (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: HMG, 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 Sr Marine Methods Engineer to support development of construction methods and temporary works, and the associated design assumptions, functional requirements, and temporary load states for the offshore installation of Reinforced Concrete (RC) permanent works structures in the North Sea. The role requires coordinating and systematically documenting and socialising the identification, development, evaluation and selection of marine construction methods, to establish a conservative set of design inputs which unlock method-agnostic construction, competitive market engagement and therefore best-for-project solutions. The role will require sequencing of work packages to align with various design and construction programmes, prioritising critical temporary works (TW) designs where appropriate, and ensuring that TW design briefs accurately portray the methods. The role will coordinate with lead design consultant(s), TW designers & methods engineers and supply chain 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.

• Accountable for developing construction sequences and methodologies related to the offshore construction of RC and steel structures, heavy lifting and transportation, extraction and rock placement including:

• Review the Clients’ Design to assess buildability and compatibility of the Design to the agreed methods of works
• Market engagement, supplier capabilities review and construction method evaluation.
• Development of detailed design briefs and construction assumptions to inform detailed designs by lead design consultant(s);
• Overall methods development for key offshore construction activities, transportation and pre-construction activities for installation;

Role shall support supply chain and construction delivery teams for the development of delivery strategies for near shore and offshore construction activities, materials and asset handling. Role shall support the definition of functional and performance requirements of the designs to support the preferred methods, and assist Engineering and Design managers to ensure the progression of asset designs is in line with construction methods.

Who we're looking for

Knowledge & Skills

• Experience in planning and construction of major projects with emphasis on civil, structural and offshore works in a contractor led environment, with emphasis on fabrication and marine operations;
• Construction or technical assurance role involving engagement with stakeholders on design, including interfacing designers, asset owners / operators and subcontractor designers;
• Effective communicator, both listening to others and explaining own considerations to seek agreement on what is best for project;
• Positive approach to teamwork and collaboration, demonstrate leadership and proactiveness with the rest of the project team, including the client and key stakeholders;
• Use of 3D and 4D modelling software for industrial applications;
• Design review process, model management and BIM clash detection;
• Experience of working collaboratively in a contractor environment;
• Good communication and ability to form effective relationships with the project team, supply chain partners and clients under time pressure;
• Proficiency in CAD software (2D and 3D): Autocad, Revit, Navisworks.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree and professionally qualified or working towards professional qualification.
• Good working knowledge of Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015
• Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience of planning, designing, or executing offshore construction and operations using Jack-up platforms, workboats or vessels with Dynamic Positioning (DP) systems.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience on major projects in technical roles within the contractor’s organisation (Engineering, Design, Methods), with evidence of team leadership and work coordination in the context of design-for-construction and/or in solving construction challenges.

Desirable

• Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) certified with temporary works design experience, in particular offshore applications.
• First hand experience of working offshore with elements of drilling, dredging, pile/casing driving, heavy lift and transportation, mooring.
• Previous experience in design and construction of secant piles and offshore grouting operations.

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.