Help Shape the UK’s Energy Future
Sub Agent 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 the Marine and Tunnels Section.
What will you do?
- Lead day-to-day engineering supervision of the Avonmouth Site setup works, and management of
section engineer(s) and site engineer(s).
- Develop, review, and coordinate Method Statements, Risk Assessments, ITPs, check sheets, and
other required controlled documentation
- Identification of any risks or issues associated to design and engineer ahead of time so that
mitigation & measures can be put in place.
- Undertake daily site inspections and highlighting and Health & Safety good / bad practices.
- Plan and coordinate work fronts with engineering, logistics, temporary works, and subcontractors to
ensure productivity and alignment with programme milestones.
- Support the interrogation of the programme, provide short-term lookaheads, and flag risks to
sequencing, access, or interfaces
- Ensure close coordination with the Temporary Works Coordinator for TW design briefs, permits,
inspections, and removal sequences.
- Lead coordination meetings with subcontractors, feed into weekly progress reporting, and support
commercial teams with records, measures, and change capture.
- Make operational decisions related to sequencing, resource allocation, hold-points, and technical
compliance within delegated authority.
- Review stage programme and assist the planning team with the establishment and accuracy.
- Management of Sub-contractors & workforce onsite
- Involved in the procurement of material i.e material take offs & requisitions
- Ensure continuous communication between delivery team and support functions – commercial,
procurement, engineering & planning teams.
- Report any issues to the Site Agent
What are we looking for?
Knowledge & Skills-Essential
- Strong engineering background within Heavy civils projects, noting enabling and foundation works.
- Previous experience as a sub-agent / section engineer.
- Able to clearly communicate the requirements of a safe system of work to ensure these are followed
and implemented. Also has the ability to stop works if something appears unsafe or if anything
changes.
- Ability to work self-sufficient and identity key tasks for themselves to undertake. Confident to
delegate tasks to section / site engineers.
- Capable of taking ownership of tasks and communication outcomes with clarity.
- Strong work ethic with flexibility to work unsociable hours as required to achieve programme
milestones.
- Proficient IT Skills required for the role i.e Microsoft office, Auto CAD
- Strong communication skills with interpersonal and influencing skills
- Confident and willing to make decisions following consideration of optioneering based of best
available information
- Good standard of English for report writing
- Excellent role model for the team and demonstrates required behaviours
- Able to establish good working relationships with Sub-contractors, Workforce and Client.
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
The CWA celebrates the creativity and innovation that comes from a diverse workforce, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds — especially those from under‑represented communities. Our project is built on five core values: Humility, Positivity, Respect, Solidarity, and Clarity.
By joining us, you’ll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work, speak up, and share your ideas. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
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Job Reference: CWA00165
