Help Shape the UK’s Energy Future
Section Engineer (Marine) 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 Enabling and Earthwork Section.
What will you do?
- Assisting with site investigations and overall implementation of projects
- Ensuring systems, design information, procedures and quality systems are adhered to
- Develop DCO and MMO license supporting documents
- Development of construction methods and undertaking of constructability reviews
- Support the procurement of supply chain, materials and plant
- Assisting with the development of potential supplier work specifications
- Assisting in adjudication of supplier deliverables and proposals
- Assessing the potential risks of specific projects
- Produce Risk Assessments and Method statement documents
- Communicating and liaising effectively with colleagues, subcontractors, contracting engineers, consultants, co-workers, and clients
- Thinking both creatively and logically to resolve design and methodology challenges
- Quality assurance, ensuring the project requirements are clearly understood and that quality control mechanisms are in place that provide assurance that the asset and/or service delivers as designed/required
- Support the project delivery team, providing technical support
- Contribute to the accurate and efficient provision of daily site records and productivity reports weekly and monthly to the scheme
- Understand and utilise the appropriate digital tools to support the project
- Ensure relentless focus on Zero Harm
- Will be responsible for managing and supporting any marine / site engineer reporting to them.
What are we looking for?
Qualifications
Essential
- A 2:2 BEng (Hons) or BSc (Hons) in Civil or Structural Engineering
- Eligibility to work and live in the UK
- Ideally hold a full UK drivers’ licence
- CSCS Card -managers and professionals
Desirable
- Professional accreditation or working towards professional accreditation
Experience
Essential
- Marine Operation Planning
- Nearshore / Offshore Works experience
- Technical and Engineering management experience
Desirable
- UK Project Experience
- DCO and MMO License applications and implementation
- Development of Work Specifications
- Development of Programme and Schedule
- Familiarity with the Construction and Design Management (CDM) regulations [2015]
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: CWA00081
