Plant Engineer

CWA: Civil Works Alliance; Newport; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market leading salaries

Pension scheme

Annual leave entitlement

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Civil Works Alliance (CWA) is seeking a Plant Engineer to support Sizewell C. You will manage plant assets, plan preventative maintenance, prepare RAMS and coordinate procurement. The role requires strong organizational skills, RAMS experience, and a drive for safety and efficiency.

Based in the UK, the role involves interaction with internal teams and external suppliers, with responsibilities spanning compliance, reporting, and continuous improvement to improve plant reliability.

Qualifications

• Experience in plant engineering, plant management or maintenance coordination.
• Experience preparing RAMS and evidence of asset management principles.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain register of plant, machinery, tools and equipment.
• Develop and monitor planned maintenance schedules (PPM).
• Prepare RAMS and ensure safety compliance.
• Order and manage parts, maintain stock levels.
• Produce reports on maintenance compliance and asset performance.
• Support audits and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Plant engineering

Maintenance coordination

RAMS

Asset management

Excel

Communication skills

Problem solving

Driving licence

Education

HNC/HND or degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Plant Engineering

Tools

Maintenance software

Asset management software

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

Help Shape the UKs Energy Future

Plant 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 theMarine and Tunnels Section.

What will you do?

Plant Asset Management

• Maintain an accurate register of all company plant, machinery, tools, and equipment.
• Record the allocation, movement, servicing history, and disposal of plant assets.
• Monitor plant utilisation and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce downtime.
• Ensure all plant documentation is maintained and readily available.

Maintenance Planning

• Develop, implement, and monitor planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules for all plant and equipment.
• Track statutory inspections, servicing requirements, calibrations, and certification expiry dates.
• Coordinate repairs and maintenance with internal teams and external service providers.
• Maintain maintenance records and produce reports on equipment performance and reliability.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and support root cause analysis and corrective actions where required.

RAMS Preparation

• Prepare and review Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) for plant-related activities.
• Ensure RAMS comply with company procedures, client requirements, and relevant health and safety legislation.
• Liaise with operational teams to ensure safe systems of work are understood and implemented.

Procurement and Materials Management

• Order plant, equipment, spare parts, consumables, and materials as required.
• Obtain quotations and liaise with approved suppliers to achieve best value.
• Monitor stock levels of critical spare parts and consumables.
• Ensure purchase orders and delivery records are accurately maintained.

Compliance

• Ensure plant and equipment comply with relevant legislation, industry standards, and manufacturer recommendations.
• Maintain records relating to LOLER, PUWER, inspections, certifications, and other statutory requirements where applicable.
• Support internal and external audits relating to plant and equipment.

Administration and Reporting

• Maintain accurate electronic and paper records of maintenance, inspections, repairs, and asset information.
• Produce regular reports on maintenance compliance, equipment availability, costs, and asset performance for the Plant Manager.
• Provide regular updates to the Plant Manager on plant utilisation, maintenance status, asset performance, procurement activities, and any operational issues requiring attention.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance plant reliability and operational efficiency.

What are we looking for?

Essential

• Experience in plant engineering, plant management, maintenance coordination, or a similar engineering role.
• Knowledge of planned preventative maintenance (PPM) systems.
• Experience preparing Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS).
• Good understanding of plant maintenance principles and asset management.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Competent in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and experience using maintenance or asset management software.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable

• HNC/HND or degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Plant Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• Knowledge of LOLER, PUWER, and other relevant health and safety legislation.
• IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent health and safety qualification.
• Experience within construction, utilities, infrastructure, or industrial environments.

Key Competencies

• Excellent planning and organisational skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Commercial awareness.
• Proactive approach to problem solving.
• Commitment to health, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with operational teams.

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

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