Section Site Engineer - Sizewell C - Avonmouth Site based - Avonmouth/Bristol

BALFOUR BEATTY; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to delivering some of the UK's most ambitious infrastructure projects. This role involves overseeing early civil activities for a major nuclear power plant, ensuring safety and efficiency while fostering team development. You will engage with key stakeholders, manage tasks effectively, and contribute to a project that aims to enhance community benefits and economic growth. With a strong focus on diversity and inclusion, this innovative firm offers a supportive environment where your skills and contributions can truly make a difference.

Benefits

Flexible Hours

Paid Leave

Pension Plan

Share Plans

Support for Armed Forces Personnel

Support for People with Disabilities

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic and ability to work independently and in a team.
• Knowledge of method statements and risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Design and execution of early civils activities for the project.
• Communicate safety requirements and suggest improvements.

Skills

Team Management

Communication Skills

Safety Requirements Knowledge

Solution-oriented Approach

Technical Understanding

Education

HNC/HND/Degree in Electrical or Engineering Discipline

Relevant Site Experience

CSCS Card

SSSTS or SMSTS Qualification

Job description

About the role

SZC is owned by shareholders EDF and HMG, holding investments through NNB Holdings Company (SZC) Limited. The shareholdings will change during the current arrangements.

The shareholders will fund SZC until Financial Close through equity, following the approved schedule and budget. SZC's business involves designing, financing, constructing, commissioning, operating, maintaining, and decommissioning the Sizewell C nuclear power plant and related infrastructure, including activities related to hydrogen, direct air capture, and desalination. The main objectives during the current development phase include completing the Capital Raise Plan, securing core supply chain contracts, and obtaining necessary regulatory permits and licenses.

Prior to the government investment decision, SZC operated as part of EDF within the Nuclear Development business unit and was staffed by EDF colleagues and contractors transferring to SZC employment. It aims to deliver a new nuclear power plant, from investment and funding to construction, commissioning, operations, maintenance, and decommissioning.

The SZC construction program is based on replicating the Hinkley Point C technical and commercial business case. EDF will be a key supplier of nuclear capability for SZC from its UK footprint.

Key stakeholders include: UK Government, relevant departments and agencies (Treasury, BEIS), EDF, financial investors, regulators, alliance partners, and local communities.

What you'll be doing

The Enabling Works and Earthwork scope includes design, planning, procurement, and execution of early civils activities such as SSSI Crossing, ground improvements, dewatering, diaphragm walls, sea defense, marine bulk import facility, beach landing facility, construction drainage outfall, and bulk earthworks.

Who we're looking for

Essential

• Ability to clearly communicate safety requirements and suggest improvements.
• Ownership of tasks with clear communication of outcomes; experience in team management.
• Strong work ethic, flexible hours, and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills.
• Solution-oriented and a good role model for team development.
• Knowledge of method statements, risk assessments, and safe systems of work.
• Understanding of technical requirements and setting out techniques.

Desirable

• Ownership of tasks, initiative, people management, and relationship management skills.
• Commercial awareness regarding budgets and financial control.

Qualifications & Experience

• HNC/HND/Degree in electrical or engineering discipline or relevant site experience.
• CSCS card, SSSTS or SMSTS qualification.

Why work for us

Our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious projects, supporting infrastructure that benefits communities and the economy. We offer flexibility, paid leave, pension, share plans, and other benefits.

About us

Balfour Beatty’s Major Projects deliver complex infrastructure including HS2 and Hinkley Point C, using technology and sustainable solutions to create a lasting legacy.

Diversity and inclusion

We value diversity and inclusion, actively working to create an inclusive culture. We are members of various diversity initiatives and committed to fair employment practices, including support for armed forces personnel and people with disabilities.