Site Engineer

The Site Engineer is responsible for planning, coordinating and overseeing all engineering and technical activities associated with the initial site establishment and setup of Avonmouth Hub. The site engineer shall ensure that site infrastructure, temporary works, utilities, access arrangements and construction activities are delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with project specifications, regulatory requirements and programme milestones.

Be part of this ‘once in a generation’ project that will deliver clean energy to 6 million homes for the next 60 years. Sizewell C will see the creation of a 3.2 Gigawatt nuclear power station on the Suffolk coast to provide reliable load low-carbon electricity.
The Civil Works Alliance is an extended delivery enterprise involving Sizewell C and three international construction companies:
Balfour Beatty, Bouygues Travaux Publics and Laing O’Rourke.
We are more than just an alliance, we are bringing together a single delivery organisation with years of learning and experience from other major complex infrastructure programmes worldwide.

Principal Accountabilities, Activities and Decisions

• Support the planning and execution of site mobilisation activities.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality standards.
• Review and interpret engineering drawings, specifications and project requirements.
• Liaise with project suppliers, subcontractors and stakeholders to resolve technical issues.
• Monitor site progress and provide accurate records, reports and documentation.
• Conduct inspections and quality checks to ensure works meet design and regulatory requirements.
• Assist the Section Engineer in the production of lookahead programmes.
• Identify risks and implement engineering solutions to maintain project delivery.
• Coordinate the installation of temporary facilities, welfare units, utilities and site infrastructure.
• Production & management of utility avoidance, including permit creation and onsite monitoring.

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Sound knowledge of construction and engineering principles associated with site establishment, temporary works and infrastructure delivery.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
• Understanding of health, safety and environmental legislation, including CDM Regulations and safe systems of work.
• Able to clearly communicate the requirements of a safe system of work to ensure these are followed and implemented. Also has the ability to stop works if something appears unsafe or if anything changes.
• Understanding of quality management requirements, inspection and test plans, and construction assurance processes.
• Ability to work self‑sufficient and identity key tasks for themselves to undertake.
• Strong work ethic with flexibility to work unsociable hours as required to achieve programme milestones.
• Proficient IT Skills required for the role i.e Microsoft office, Auto CAD
• Strong communication skills with interpersonal and influencing skills
• Good standard of English for report writing
• Excellent role model for the team and demonstrates required behaviours
• Able to establish good working relationships with Sub‑contractors, Workforce and Client.

Desirable

• Prior knowledge in nuclear, major infrastructure, or marine precast/fabrication projects.
• Familiarity with SZC/HPC quality governance, Lift Plans, HSE procedure.
• Understanding in piling, earthworks and enabling working.
• Knowledge in Utility avoidance and buried services
• Familiar with setting out using robotic total stations (i.e Lecia TS16)

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• Degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Previous Site Engineer experience on large civil…