Site Section Engineer - Enabling Works & Earthworks

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 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.

The scope of the Enabling Works and Earthwork is the design, planning, procurement and execution of some of the early SZC civils scope including SSSI Crossing, ground improvements, dewatering, diaphragm walls, sea defence, marine bulk import facility (MBIF), beach landing facility (BLF), construction drainage outfall and bulk Earthworks.

Who we’re looking for

• Essential
• Able to clearly communicate the requirements of a safe system of work to ensure that these are followed accurately.
• Suggests and implements improvements to systems.
• Capable of taking ownership of tasks and communicating outcomes with clarity; experienced at encouraging direct reports to do the same and managing a team to ensure tasks are carried out effectively and key messages cascaded.
• Strong work ethic with flexibility to work unsociable hours/nights.
• Able to work on own initiative and seek out opportunities in line with level of responsibility.
• Excellent team player, able to work competently and independently without continuous supervision.
• Strong communication skills with good interpersonal and influencing skills.
• Solution orientated approach to issue resolution.
• Excellent role model for development of team members and demonstrates required behaviours to align to project and team objectives.
• Understands method statements and risk assessments, able to develop new and improved safe systems of work.
• A full understanding of technical requirements and techniques of setting out and coaching of team members.
• Allocates correct resource levels and identifies additional requirements.
• Track record of solution orientated approach to issue resolution.
• Desirable
• People Management experience and relationship management skills.
• Commercial awareness with knowledge of both budgetary and financial control.

Qualifications & Experience

• Essential
• HNC/HND/Degree in an electrical or engineering discipline would be preferable and/or relevant Site Experience with the Utilities / Construction Industry.
• CSCS card.
• SSSTS or SMSTS qualified.
• Desirable
• Targeting and actively progressing professional accreditation (eg ICE, IHT).
• Strong knowledge and management of construction process in one or more of the following areas: Earthworks/Drainage, Structures, Ground engineering.

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.

• 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.

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.