Interfaces Engineer

BALFOUR BEATTY-4; Leiston; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in infrastructure projects seeks an interfaces engineer to coordinate construction and licensing efforts for a major nuclear power project in Suffolk. The role involves ensuring compliance and effective integration of design and engineering throughout all project phases.

Benefits

Flexible benefits

Generous leave

Family policies

Pension

Share plans

Recognition schemes

Qualifications

• Understanding of the consenting process.
• Marine environment experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure effective coordination with licensing and consenting bodies.
• Integrate design and engineering for compliance.

Skills

Knowledge of construction techniques

Consent interfaces

Education

Experience working with licensing bodies

Managing consents on major infrastructure projects

Job description

About the role

SZC is owned by two shareholders, EDF and HMG, through NNB Holdings Company (SZC) Limited. The shareholdings will change over time. The shareholders will fund SZC until Financial Close, following an approved schedule and budget. SZC's mission is to design, finance, construct, commission, operate, maintain, and decommission the nuclear power plant and related infrastructure at Sizewell C in Suffolk, including activities related to hydrogen, direct air capture, and desalination.

The current development phase aims to complete the Capital Raise Plan, including equity and debt raise, finalize core supply chain contracts, and obtain necessary permits and licenses for construction.

Previously part of EDF's Nuclear Development business unit, SZC is transitioning to an independent organization capable of delivering a new nuclear power plant from investment to decommissioning. The project is based on replicating the technical and commercial aspects of Hinkley Point C, with EDF being a key nuclear capability provider in the UK.

Key stakeholders include the UK Government, relevant departments and agencies, EDF, financial investors, regulators, partners, and local communities.

What you'll be doing

The interfaces engineer will ensure that the Enabling and Earthworks sections coordinate effectively with licensing and consenting bodies throughout all project phases. This involves integrating design and engineering to ensure compliance and delivery strategies.

Who we're looking for

Knowledge & Skills

• Essential: Knowledge of construction techniques and consent interfaces, DCO and PINS, EA Licensing.

Qualifications & Experience

• Essential: Understanding of the consenting process, experience working with licensing bodies, managing consents on major infrastructure projects, marine environment experience. Financial and budget management.

• Desirable: Experience in a nuclear environment, working with local communities.

Why work for us

Our teams deliver some of the UK's most ambitious projects, developing vital infrastructure that supports communities and the economy.

Why join us?

We offer flexible benefits, including smart working, generous leave, family policies, pension, share plans, and recognition schemes.

About us

Balfour Beatty's Major Projects delivers complex infrastructure projects like HS2 and Hinkley Point C, using the latest technology to ensure safety, sustainability, and community benefit.

Diversity and inclusion

We value diversity and inclusion, actively promoting an inclusive culture through various initiatives and memberships, and are committed to fair and accessible recruitment processes.