Help Shape the UK’s Energy Future
CAD Technician 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?
The Sizewell C (SZC) project requires a CAD Technician for production of engineering drawings and associated schedules. The role includes data collection through records (supporting production of take-off and material schedules) alongside other CAD Technicians and Engineers. The successful candidate shall interface internally with operations teams of all levels, health and safety team and the commercial team. Occasional liaison and working alongside subcontractors and the client and its representatives should be expected. The successful candidate shall help develop and define the way we will work to deliver digital information on of the UKs largest infrastructure projects, embedding any specific standards, methods and /or procedures required by the client.
What are we looking for?
- Core
- Working independently, responsible for initiating and completing tasks and procedures, including where relevant responsibility for supervising or guiding others.
- The ability to gain, and where relevant apply a range of knowledge, skills and understanding.
- Able to clearly communicate the requirements of a safe system of work to ensure that these are followed accurately.
- Capable of taking ownership of tasks and communicating outcomes.
- Able to work on own initiative and seek out opportunities in line with level of responsibility.
- Must be a good team player, with developed communication skills.
- Health Safety & Environmental
- Environmental awareness
- Engineering Control
- Able to report issues with control and information provided.
- Quality
- Reads and understands drawings and schedules
- Strong understanding of construction tolerances
- Awareness and use of Specification and other Contract documents
- Able to produce detailed documentation for handover of completed works
- Productivity
- Able to take off and schedule material quantities accurately
- Commercial
- Knowledge of specification and contract documents
- Understands what constitutes additional works
- Qualifications & Experience
- Leadership skills emerging.
- Targeting progression of professional accreditation (e.g. ICE, IHT)
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.
We are committed to protecting your privacy. If you decide to apply, please avoid including sensitive personal data in your CV.
Job Reference: CWA00257
