Fabrication Engineer

Civil Works Alliance; West of England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Civil Works Alliance is recruiting a Fabrication Engineer to support the Marine & Tunnels programme for Sizewell C. The role focuses on day-to-day oversight of fabrication activities at supplier facilities, ensuring safety, quality and timeliness in line with project requirements.

You will work with the package manager, CWA engineering and quality teams, and independent assurance bodies to monitor progress and resolve issues, contributing to a major energy infrastructure project in the UK.

Qualifications

• Degree or HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in fabrication, manufacturing engineering or heavy engineering environments.
• Good understanding of structural steel fabrication, welding and manufacturing processes.
• Experience working with fabrication quality systems and inspection requirements.
• Good understanding of welding procedures, material certification and manufacturing documentation.
• Experience reviewing or working with ITPs and quality documentation; ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Experience working with suppliers or manufacturing organisations.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Competent in Microsoft Office applications.
• Willingness to travel and work predominantly from supplier manufacturing facilities.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day management and oversight of fabrication activities for structural steel and mechanical packages.
• Work as part of the Marine & Tunnels Fabrication Delivery Team and provide day-to-day oversight at supplier facilities.
• Ensure works are delivered safely, to required quality standards and in line with programme requirements.
• Report to the Package Manager and collaborate with fabricator, engineering and quality teams, and independent assurance bodies.
• Provide technical and delivery support during manufacture and help resolve engineering and production issues.

Skills

Fabrication oversight

ITP interpretation

Engineering drawings

Supplier management

Stakeholder management

MS Office

Welding procedures

Quality documentation

Multi-priority management

Communication skills

Education

Degree or HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or related

Tools

ISO 3834

EN 1090

ISO 9606

BS EN 10204

CSWIP Welding Inspector

NACE/ICorr coating inspection

Internal Auditor qualification

NEC contracts familiarity

Job description

Help Shape the UK’s Energy Future

Fabrication Engineer 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 Marine and Tunnels Section.

What will you do?

The Fabrication Engineer will support the day-to-day management and oversight of fabrication activities associated with structural steel and mechanical fabrication packages within the Sizewell C Marine & Tunnels programme. Working as part of the Marine & Tunnels Fabrication Delivery Team, the role will be predominantly based at supplier manufacturing facilities (primarily within the UK) to provide day-to-day oversight of fabrication activities, ensuring works are delivered safely, to the required quality standards and in accordance with the agreed programme and project requirements. Reporting to the Package Manager, the Fabrication Engineer will work closely with the fabricator, CWA engineering and quality teams, independent assurance bodies and other project stakeholders. The role will provide technical and delivery support during manufacture, monitor progress and quality compliance, and support the timely resolution of engineering and production issues. This is a permanent position within the Sizewell C Civil Works Alliance.

What are we looking for?

Essential

• Degree or HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Welding Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience in fabrication, manufacturing engineering or heavy engineering environments.
• Good understanding of structural steel fabrication, welding and manufacturing processes.
• Experience working with fabrication quality systems and inspection requirements.
• Good understanding of welding procedures, material certification and manufacturing documentation.
• Experience reviewing or working with ITPs and quality documentation.Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Experience working with suppliers or manufacturing organisations.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Competent in Microsoft Office applications.
• Willingness to travel and work predominantly from supplier manufacturing facilities.

Desirable

• Experience within the nuclear, offshore, marine, defence or major infrastructure sectors.
• Knowledge of nuclear quality requirements.
• Familiarity with NEC contracts.
• Understanding of fabrication standards including:
  • ISO 3834
  • EN 1090
  • ISO 9606
  • ISO 15614
  • BS EN 10204
• CSWIP Welding Inspector qualification.
• NACE or ICorr coating inspection qualification.
• Internal Auditor qualification.
• Project management qualification or relevant project delivery training.
• Knowledge of project controls and progress reporting.
• Experience working with independent inspection bodies (e.g. DNV, Lloyd's Register, TÜV).

What we will offer you?

The CWA is a single delivery organisation made of 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.