Fleet Manager - Sizewell C - Site Services and Logistics - Sizewell C based - Leiston

Balfour Beatty; Leiston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking a Fleet Manager for a key project at Sizewell C. The role involves coordinating fleet operations and ensuring compliance and safety of all vehicles on-site. The ideal candidate will have experience in project management and relevant engineering qualifications. This position offers the chance to work on a significant clean energy initiative in the UK.

Benefits

Flexible working, including remote options

25 days paid annual leave

Family friendly policies

Pension and share incentive plan

Responsibilities

• Coordinate fleet operations during the enabling works phase.
• Responsible for mobilisation, inspection, and management of fleet vehicles.
• Central point of contact for fleet-related matters.
• Develop and implement fleet procedures aligned with project systems.
• Monitor fleet utilisation and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Project and process management

Coordination experience with delivery team

Experienced in a similar position

Education

Mechanical or electrical engineering

Supply chain process knowledge

Maintenance experience

Job description

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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 CWA Fleet Manager will initiate and coordinate fleet operations during the enabling works phase of the project. Based at the site project office in the ACA.

The Fleet Manager will be responsible for the mobilisation, inspection, and management of all fleet vehicles on site. They will ensure all vehicles are maintained, compliant and safe to operate within the project environment. They will act as the central point of contact for the delivery team regarding all fleet‑related matters and will report directly to the CWA Plant Operations Manager.

The Fleet Manager will also develop and implement fleet procedures aligned with the CWA system of work including the roll‑out of a chosen telemetry system. They will report to the CWA Plant Operations Manager.

The fleet Manager will coordinate vehicle assets and maintenance activities across the project, including but not limited to:

• Understand fleet requirements in both short‑ and long‑term phases of the project.
• Issue fleet procedures to roll out the CWA fleet system of work, covering both owned and hired vehicles.
• Define standard vehicle specifications and operational requirements based on the project’s needs.
• Monitor fleet utilisation and maintain accurate records of usage, maintenance, and downtime.
• Conduct regular vehicle audits and maintain checklists for compliance and performance.
• Support delivery teams in producing fleet forecasts and liaise with suppliers and the project’s procurement team for sourcing and scheduling.
• Promote and maintain good working practices in fleet utilisation and safety.
• Develop dashboards and reporting tools to monitor fleet performance and availability.
• Resolve fleet‑related issues or delays impacting project delivery.
• Champion continuous improvement and promote best practices in fleet management.
• Insurance and warranty administration, ensuring all fleet assets are appropriately covered and documentation is maintained in accordance with project and organisational standards.
• Co‑ordinate driver training programmes and competency assessments, verifying that all personnel operating fleet vehicles meet required safety and operational criteria.
• Manage and enforce fleet related policies, ensuring alignment with corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and industry best practices.

Who we’re looking for

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Project and process management
• Coordination experience with delivery team and pant
• Experienced in a similar position and able to demonstrate required knowledge

Desirable

• Nuclear/license condition experience.
• Experience of managing similar system in civil engineering projects.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• Mechanical or electrical engineer
• Supply chain process
• Maintenance

Desirable

• Experience working within Joint Ventures/Alliances.
• UK major construction experience and associated training.

42 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 encourages 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]