Electrical Project Leader - Sizewell C - Sizewell C site based

Balfour Beatty Plc; Leiston; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a TW Electrical Manager for a significant nuclear power project in Suffolk, UK. You will manage electrical teams, oversee installations, and ensure adherence to safety standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical engineering with leadership experience in large civil projects. A competitive benefits package and opportunities for flexible working are offered.

Benefits

Smart working flexibility

25 days paid annual leave

Family friendly policies

Pension and share incentive plan

Qualifications

• Experience managing an electrical team on large UK civil engineering projects.
• Nuclear license condition experience is preferable.
• Experience working within Joint Ventures/Alliances is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design, installation, and supply of electrical systems.
• Draw up schedules and allocate resources.
• Ensure work is completed on time and to a high standard.

Skills

Electrical engineering understanding

Managing electrical teams

Leadership

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Communication

Education

CSCS PQP Card and/or CSCS Black Managers Card

SMSTS or IOSH Managing Safety

Level 4 or 5 HND in Electrical and Electronic 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.

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

The Alliance TW electrical manager will start the project in a strategic role based in London at the project office, with visits to the Suffolk area to gain familiarity. Then more Suffolk based as the Civils project commences. The TW electrical project manager you would be responsible for overseeing the design, installation and supply of electrical systems. Day-to-day, you’d draw up schedules, allocate time, resource and budget, as well as manage staff to ensure work is completed on time, to a high standard. Development of solutions for both infrastructures HV and LV distribution systems to deliver electrical power to the plant, equipment, tools, facilities, light, emergency lighting, and ensure all is protected correctly, earthing protection, detection, switch. He will report to the CWA plant leader and implement the electrical procedures and standard to the overall TW electrical scope, enabling works, earthwork, Marine and Tunnel, Anxiliary building, Main Civil work. The scope will include a list of activities to coordinate the TW electrical department within the CWA project.

Who we\'re looking for

Essential

• Experience of managing an electrical team on large UK civil engineering projects.
• Understanding of electrical engineering
• Leadership skills, people management
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to carry out logical problem solving
• Communication skills

Desirable

• Nuclear license condition experience.
• Experience of managing electrical team on multiple large civil engineering projects.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• Authorised Person
• CSCS PQP Card and/or CSCS Black Managers Card.
• SMSTS or IOSH Managing safety.

Desirable

• Experience working within Joint Ventures/Alliances.
• UK major construction experience and associated training.
• Level 4 or 5 Higher National Diploma (HND) in Electrical and Electronic42 hours per week

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. Here are some of our key 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/

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