Investigation Lead in Leiston

Help shape the UK's energy future. As part of the Civil Works Alliance (CWA), you will support the building of Sizewell C. Sizewell C will be a 3.2-gigawatt power station generating low-carbon electricity for around 6 million homes and will play a key role in our energy future, supplying reliable, clean electricity for at least 60 years.

What will you do?

• Enable the delivery of high-quality investigations, with consistent alignment with the Investigation Process.
• Provide expert guidance and oversight to operational teams and contractors, ensuring investigations are undertaken effectively, proportionately, and in line with legal, business, and project requirements.
• Assure the quality, robustness, and completion of investigation outputs, including the tracking of actions to closure.
• Participate, support and assist in the investigation of health and safety incidents for the CWA.
• Provide expert, informed advice on evidence collection, cause analysis and the application of preventative measures.
• Drive consistent application of the agreed process, ensuring all investigations are conducted in a structured, thorough and compliant manner.
• Provide specialist advice and coaching to operational teams, supporting the delivery of high-quality investigation reports.
• Enable the delivery of training in-house or from external providers where required.
• Support the development and review of investigation procedures and processes.
• Monitor legislation and changes that impact our approach to investigation processes and procedures.
• Review and assure the quality of investigation reports, ensuring findings are evidence-based and actions are appropriate.
• Ensure all investigation actions are clearly defined, allocated and tracked through to completion.
• Carry out ongoing assurance activities to confirm that investigation learnings and actions are embedded and delivering measurable improvement.
• Facilitate sharing of investigation outcomes, lessons learned and best practice across the project.
• Contribute to investigation governance processes, ensuring compliance with reporting standards.
• Support the implementation of the Nuclear Safety message during engagements with the whole CWA team.

What are we looking for?

• Essential: Proven ability to lead and support the delivery teams in the completion of high-quality investigation reports.
• Ability to complete investigations within high risk, high regulation sectors.
• Ability to liaise with regulatory authorities such as the HSE and ONR.
• Strong communicator at all levels, both verbally and written.
• Extensive knowledge of the UK Health & Safety Regulatory framework and legislation pertaining to incident reporting and investigation.
• Keen attention to detail and quality.
• Collaborative, reliable, proactive and able to meet demanding deadlines.
• NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent.
• Specific investigation training such as TopSet or equivalent.

• Desirable: Chartered Member of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health or working towards.
• Experience of working in Major Infrastructure / Nuclear Sector.

What we will offer you?

The CWA is a single delivery organisation made up of the client (Sizewell C) and three parent companies - Balfour Beatty, Bouygues and Laing O'Rourke - which offer industry leading packages including market leading salaries, generous annual leave entitlements, pension scheme and other flexible benefits.

About Us: The CWA celebrates the creativity and innovation that comes from a diverse workforce, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds especially those from under-represented communities. Our project is built on five core values: Humility, Positivity, Respect, Solidarity, and Clarity. By joining us, you'll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work, speak up, and share your ideas. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.