About the role
Be part of a once-in-a-generation infrastructure project that will help power 6 million homes with clean, reliable energy for decades to come.
Sizewell C Nuclear Power Station is a landmark development on the Suffolk coast, delivering a 3.2GW nuclear power station that will play a critical role in the UK’s low-carbon future.
The project is delivered through the Civil Works Alliance, bringing together world-class expertise from major global infrastructure programmes. Within this, the Geotechnical Sub Alliance (GSA) is responsible for delivering complex ground engineering works, including piling, ground improvement and diaphragm walls, from January 2026 to mid-2028.
As a Plant Assistant, you’ll play a key role in supporting the Deputy Plant Manager and wider plant team to deliver efficient, reliable and compliant plant services across multiple geotechnical sites. You’ll help ensure that plant hire, servicing and maintenance activities are well coordinated, accurately recorded and aligned with project requirements.
This is a site-based role offering exposure to large-scale plant operations within one of the UK’s most significant infrastructure programmes, with excellent opportunities to develop your technical and commercial understanding of plant management.
What you'll be doing
The successful candidate will:
- Support the coordination and administration of plant hire, servicing and operational activities across GSA sites;
- Process plant hire requests from site teams accurately and efficiently;
- Maintain up-to-date hire, utilisation and plant records;
- Liaise with internal plant teams and approved external suppliers to arrange deliveries and collections;
- Coordinate servicing, repairs and replacement equipment to minimise disruption to site operations;
- Assist with obtaining quotations and managing external hire agreements in line with CPA contract terms;
- Gather and manage weekly inspection forms, delivery inspections and PUWER logs;
- Ensure service schedules, certifications and compliance documentation are accurate and up to date;
- Support the onboarding of new plant assets, including tagging, documentation and system updates;
- Work with procurement and logistics teams to support timely, cost-effective plant provision, audits, inspections and continuous improvement.
Who we're looking for
The successful candidate will have the following qualities and experience:
- Organised, detail-focused and proactive, with a strong sense of ownership;
- Comfortable working in a busy operational environment and delivering high-quality support;
- Experience in plant hire, plant administration or customer support within construction or a related industry;
- Good understanding of plant servicing, maintenance and compliance requirements;
- Familiarity with CPA contract terms and external hire procedures would be highly beneficial;
- Strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to work effectively with site teams, suppliers and internal stakeholders;
- Confident managing multiple priorities and responding quickly to changing operational demands;
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook, with experience using plant management systems such as Insphire or MCS.
Why work for us
Our people are our biggest asset and we focus on recruiting, training and developing the people who can apply innovation to deliver the infrastructure of the future. We nurture these talents, offer a great benefits package in addition to a competitive base salary and continually invest in developing the skills of our people at every level.
Some of our key benefits are:
- An attractive/negotiated salary;
- Company car;
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays;
- Pension savings schemes;
- Enhanced maternity/paternity and family friendly policies;
- Access to our Refer and Earn scheme;
- Discretionary annual salary reviews.
About us
Balfour Beatty Ground Engineering is one of the UK’s leading specialist geo-technical contractors, providing innovative piling and ground improvement solutions across all sectors.
Our comprehensive ground engineering capabilities, equipment and experience provide the solid foundations for infrastructure and buildings of any height, ranging from city skyscrapers to cross-country rail and road projects.
Our reputation as one of the UK’s leading specialist geo-technical contractors is earned through the delivery of ground engineering solutions on some of the UK’s largest and most prestigious projects including HS2, The Shard, Wembley Stadium, Reading Station Viaduct, Marble Arch Place, Battersea Power Station redevelopment and the A14 Cambridge to Huntingdon improvement project.
Diversity and inclusion
At Balfour Beatty, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone D&I Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion
We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/
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Job Reference: BBUK16648
