Senior Engineer

As a Senior Engineer at Sizewell C, you’ll hit the ground running with a strong foundation in civil engineering and a readiness to take on complex challenges. You’ll be responsible for delivering high-quality engineering support across our projects, with a focus on planning, constructability, and mentoring junior staff.

While we don’t expect you to know everything on day one, we’ll provide on-the-job training to bring you up to speed with our specialist earthmoving methods.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct GNSS site surveys and set out for earthworks
• Review 3D machine control models and construction drawings
• Collaborate with Foremen to develop safe and efficient construction methods
• Prepare key documentation (Plans, RAMS, QA, ITPs, Checklists)
• Perform soil quality checks and moisture content testing
• Support near-term and medium-term planning
• Identify commercial events and manage verbal instructions
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team development

Additional Senior-Level Duties:

• Long-term planning including mass-haul and seasonal strategies
• Material suitability assessments and test schedule recommendations
• Constructability assessments for complex, multi-phase earthworks
• Temporary works planning and optimisation

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• Relevant civil engineering experience
• Eligible for ICE graduate membership and working towards IEng
• Full UK driving licence