Technical Clerk

Help Shape the UK’s Energy Future

Technical Clerk 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 Technical Clerk will provide essential administrative and technical support to the project and engineering teams working on the Sizewell C nuclear project. The role ensures accurate document control, efficient data management, and smooth coordination between stakeholders, contributing to the safe and compliant delivery of a major nuclear infrastructure project.

Document Control & Administration

Manage and maintain project documentation in line with project procedures and nuclear industry standards
                       
Register, track, and distribute technical documents (drawings, reports, specifications, RFIs, etc.)
                       
Ensure version control, document accuracy, and compliance with audit requirements
                       
Maintain document management systems (e.g. aSite, SharePoint)

Technical Support

Assist engineers and project managers with preparation, formatting, and filing of technical submissions
                       
Support the production of weekly/monthly reports and technical records
                       
Maintain registers (e.g. drawing registers, submittals, NCRs, TQs)

Coordination & Communication

Liaise with internal teams, suppliers, and subcontractors to ensure timely document exchange
                       
Coordinate administrative aspects of meetings (agendas, minutes, action tracking)
                       
Support onboarding documentation and compliance tracking for site/project personnel

What are we looking for?

Essential

Experience in an administrative or document control role within engineering, construction, or infrastructure projects
                       
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
                       
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Teams, SharePoint)
                       
Ability to manage large volumes of data/documentation
                       
Strong communication and coordination skills

Desirable

Experience working on major infrastructure or nuclear/energy projects
                       
Familiarity with document management systems (e.g. Aconex, Asite, Viewpoint)
                       
Understanding of quality assurance and compliance processes (ISO standards, audit environments)

Personal Attributes

Methodical and detail-oriented
                               
Proactive and able to work independently
                               
Strong team player with a collaborative mindset
                               
Able to work under pressure and manage competing priorities

Working Environment

Based at the Avonmouth Hub near Bristol, supporting a nationally significant nuclear project
                               
Office-based role with regular interaction across multidisciplinary teams
                               
May require occasional travel or engagement with external stakeholders
                               
Certifications in process improvement (e.g., Six Sigma/ Lean Six Sigma Black Belt) are highly desirable.

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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