Geotechnical Design Engineer (2522) in Leiston

Opportunity with the Civil Works Alliance (CWA), Supporting Sizewell C. As part of the CWA (Civil Works Alliance), 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. This role will be within the Enabling and Earthwork Section.

What will you do?

• Define the requirements and scope of specific packages of design work and ensure closure of requirements through to commissioning and handover.
• Champion ‘Safe by Design’ with the design supply chain, to maximise the opportunity to improve the health, safety and wellbeing of all those engaged in and impacted by the project.
• Operate within the processes and procedures of the civils programme.
• Management and reporting of design delivery performance for time, cost, quality and other performance objectives as required from the supply chain, including the application of robust change management.
• Interface with all Internal civils programme functions to ensure project and statutory requirements are understood and implemented and recognised in the design.
• Ensure that third party requirements and approvals required during the design stage are discharged appropriately.
• Engage with other civils programme functions including commercial, procurement, project controls, construction delivery, H, S&W etc. to ensure that technical issues are suitably understood and recognised.
• Hold regular collaborative meetings with the designers and wider team to review and share problems/issues, promote innovative thinking, capture lessons learnt/best practice, provide technical support and ensure consistency of design.
• Challenge the designers’ proposals with a view to de‑risking technical solutions, to promote and facilitate emergence of value engineering solutions, leading to reductions of quantities, costs and optimisation of the construction programme.
• Coordinate the inputs and interfaces of the Technical Assurance Team to ensure a Verified, Validated and Configured design.

Dimensions

• Competent technical knowledge and experience of Geotechnical Design.
• Ability (and experience) to lead and manage multi‑disciplinary/organisation design teams.
• Ability to communicate and engage effectively at a range of levels: Management Team, client departments, design delivery teams, third party authorisers etc.
• In‑depth understanding of project scheduling, commercial arrangements and budget control.
• Clear understanding of design and engineering interfaces with: construction teams, commissioning teams, supply chain and third parties.

What are we looking for?

Knowledge & Skills

• Competent technical knowledge and experience of Geotechnical design.
• Ability (and experience) to lead and manage multi‑disciplinary/organisation design teams.
• Ability to communicate and engage effectively at a range of levels: Management Team, client departments, design delivery teams, third party authorisers etc.
• In‑depth understanding of project scheduling, commercial arrangements, and budget control.
• Clear understanding of design and engineering interfaces with: construction teams, commissioning teams, supply chain and third parties.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree Level qualified and/or 5‑10 years’ experience in this specific field.
• Professional accreditation and/or Geotechnical sector specific MSc degree.

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. We are committed to protecting your privacy. If you decide to apply, please avoid including sensitive personal data in your CV.