Help Shape the UK’s Energy Future
Apprentice Quality Inspector 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 Main Civil Works Section.
What will you do?
The CWA is recruiting an Apprentice Quality Inspector to join one of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects. This is an exciting opportunity to develop a career in quality assurance and civil engineering while supporting the delivery of Sizewell C.
Working as part of the quality team, the successful candidate will help ensure that construction activities meet the highest quality standards across earthworks and enabling works. The role offers exposure to large-scale civil engineering operations, providing valuable experience within a complex and highly regulated environment
The successful candidate will be accountable for:
- Supporting inspections of earthworks and enabling works to ensure compliance with project specifications and quality standards.
- Monitoring site activities and verifying adherence to quality control procedures and safety requirements.
- Reviewing drawings, plans and specifications to help ensure construction activities are delivered correctly.
- Identifying, documenting and reporting quality issues, defects and non-conformances.
- Working closely with engineers, supervisors, contractors and project teams to resolve quality concerns and support corrective actions.
- Maintaining quality records, inspection reports and project documentation.
- Supporting the implementation of quality management systems, quality plans and inspection activities.
- Assisting with third-party inspections and monitoring preventative actions and NCR close-out activities.
What are we looking for?
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
- Strong attention to detail and a passion for quality and continuous improvement.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- The ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
- A proactive approach, strong organisational skills and the ability to manage priorities effectively.
- Confidence working with a wide range of stakeholders across site teams and management.
- An interest in major infrastructure, engineering or quality management environments. Experience in nuclear or other highly regulated sectors would be advantageous
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: CWA00266
