Site Engineer - Sizewell C - Enabling & Earthworks - Sizewell C site based - Leiston

BALFOUR BEATTY; Leiston; 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 the design and execution of early civil works for a major nuclear power plant, ensuring safety and compliance while managing diverse stakeholder interests. You'll have the opportunity to work on impactful projects that support communities and economies, all while benefiting from flexible working arrangements and generous leave. With a commitment to safety, sustainability, and diversity, this is a chance to develop your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible working

Generous leave

Pension

Share schemes

Qualifications

• HNC/HND/Degree in relevant discipline or relevant site experience required.
• CSCS card is essential for the role.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan, procure, and execute early civils scope for the project.
• Communicate safety requirements clearly to all stakeholders.

Skills

Project Management methodology

Communication of safety requirements

People management

Commercial awareness

Education

HNC/HND/Degree in relevant discipline

Relevant site experience

CSCS card

Job description

About the role

SZC is ultimately owned by two shareholders, EDF and HMG. The shareholders hold their investment in SZC through NNB Holdings Company (SZC) Limited. Over the course of the current shareholding arrangements, the shareholdings of the two shareholders will change.

The shareholders will fund SZC up until Financial Close through equity in line with the approved schedule and budget. SZC’s business is to design, finance, construct, commission, operate, maintain, and eventually decommission the nuclear power plant and related infrastructure (including activities relating to hydrogen, direct air capture, and/or desalination) at Sizewell C in Suffolk. The principal objectives of the current development phase are to agree and implement the Capital Raise Plan, including completing an equity and debt raise, and to obtain the necessary regulatory permits and licences.

Prior to the government investment decision, SZC operated as part of EDF in the Nuclear Development business unit. It is setting up as an organization capable of delivering a new nuclear power plant, from investment case and funding to construction, commissioning, operations, maintenance, and decommissioning.

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

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

What you'll be doing

The scope includes the design, planning, procurement, and execution of early civils scope such as SSSI Crossing, ground improvements, dewatering, diaphragm walls, sea defence, marine bulk import facility (MBIF), beach landing facility (BLF), construction drainage outfall, and bulk Earthworks.

Who we're looking for

Knowledge & Skills

• Able to clearly communicate safety requirements
• Ability to work across conflicting interest groups
• Knowledge of Project Management methodology
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Willing to work away from home

Desirable

• Ownership of tasks and communication of outcomes
• Ability to work independently and seek opportunities
• People management and relationship skills
• Commercial awareness including budget and financial control

Qualifications & Experience

• HNC/HND/Degree in relevant discipline or relevant site experience
• CSCS card

Why work for us

We deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious projects, developing and maintaining vital infrastructure that supports communities and economies.

Why join us?

We offer a range of benefits, including flexible working, generous leave, pension, share schemes, and more. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to impactful projects and develop your career.

About us

Balfour Beatty’s Major Projects business delivers complex infrastructure projects across the UK, including HS2 and Hinkley Point C. We focus on safety, sustainability, and community impact.

Diversity and inclusion

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture. We support various initiatives and are committed to fair employment practices, including for disabled applicants and military personnel.