Duty Manager - Sizewell C - Suffolk Site based

Balfour Beatty plc; Leiston; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart working

25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)

Pension, share incentive plan

Job summary

Balfour Beatty plc is delivering a key civil infrastructure programme on the Sizewell C site. We seek a Civil Engineer with a strong background to lead construction and engineering teams, ensuring delivery to programme, budget and quality while coordinating with clients and stakeholders.

The role requires extended shift patterns, CSCS and SMSTS, and a track record of managing large-scale projects with multiple sub-contractors. Strong leadership and safety focus are essential.

Qualifications

• Civil Engineering to HNC / Degree level with at least 5 years of relevant experience.
• Must hold CSCS card and SMSTS qualification as a minimum.
• Experience managing large-scale projects with multiple sub-contractors.

Responsibilities

• To manage the construction works for CWA during extended shift patterns.
• To manage the construction & engineering teams delivering on time, to quality and within budget.
• To organise and monitor the programming and progress of the works.
• To coordinate between the engineering and construction teams.
• To maintain good relationship with the Client and Statutory Stakeholders.
• Ensure seamless handover to the follow-on shift and complete record keeping.
• Variable shift pattern to suit project requirements (back shift/night shift/weekends).

Skills

CSCS Card

SMSTS

Site supervision

Cross-subcontractor coordination

Education

HNC / Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

About The Role

Be part of this ‘once in a generation’ project that will deliver clean energy to 6 million homes for the next 60 years. Sizewell C will see the creation of a 3.2 Gigawatt nuclear power station on the Suffolk coast to provide reliable load low-carbon electricity.

About The Role

Be part of this ‘once in a generation’ project that will deliver clean energy to 6 million homes for the next 60 years. Sizewell C will see the creation of a 3.2 Gigawatt nuclear power station on the Suffolk coast to provide reliable load low‑carbon electricity.

The Civil Works Alliance is an extended delivery enterprise involving Sizewell C and three international construction companies: Balfour Beatty, Bouygues Travaux Publics and Laing O’Rourke.

We are more than just an alliance, we are bringing together a single delivery organisation with years of learning and experience from other major complex infrastructure programmes worldwide.

What you'll be doing

To manage the construction works for CWA during extended shift patterns encompassing the following requirements:

To manage the construction & engineering teams taking accountability for delivery to time, quality and budget of all detailed technical information necessary for the construction.

To organise and monitor the programming and progress of the works

To coordinate between the engineering and construction teams.

To maintain good relationship with the Client and Statutory Stakeholders.

Ensure seamless handover to the follow‑on shift and complete record keeping

Variable shift pattern to suit project requirements (back shift/ night shift/ weekends probable)

Who we're looking for

Civil Engineering to HNC / Degree level and have at least 5 years relevant professional experience. Must hold a valid suitable grade of CSCS card and hold certificates/training below:

SMSTS

Proven experience of a large scale project managing across multiple sub contractors.

Desirable

Professional membership of engineering or project management organization

First responder training

Incident controller training

First aid

Knowledge of lifting operations

Experience And Knowledge

Successful experience in management role.

Competent knowledge in Earthworks, Structures, Marine, Ground engineering and/or heavy civils

(preferable) Ability to manage engineers and operatives.

Experience of maintaining good relations with designer and client.

Knowledge of Government legislation and Company policy on all matters relating to safety

and environment.

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?

Benefits

• Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
• 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 find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

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. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: [e-mail]