Senior Preconstruction Engineer

About the role

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 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.

The scope of the Plant and Logistic function is the integrated support of CWA portions. This includes the planning, design, execution and seamless integration – including the management – of plants workshops, stores, reinforcement cut‑bend factory and concrete batching plants.

This role is ideally suited to someone looking for a transverse position that includes technical tasks as well as management and support of subcontractors. The Preconstruction Engineer will plan the sequence of works on site, including logistic studies, perform clash detections, define required temporary works, draft and review CWA and subcontractor deliverables. The role requires working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders such as subcontractors, CWA Delivery team, CWA Engineering, CWA Plant & Logistics team, Principal Contractor and Principal Designer.

Essential

• Project experience in complex / major complex project environments (at Site Engineer / Section Engineer level or equivalent)
• Up‑to‑date knowledge of construction methodologies
• Understanding of project planning and resourcing
• Up‑to‑date knowledge of industry standard safe systems of work
• Ensure responsibilities under CDM Regulations
• Applied knowledge of modern methods of construction and digital planning tools
• Proficient in working with digital models and BIM environments (e.g., Navisworks)
• Deadline‑focussed outputs
• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Facilitation skills
• Proficient in AutoCAD for technical drawing and design coordination
• Proficient in BIM tools, particularly Navisworks, for model review and 4D sequencing
• Ability to generate site installation drawings, time slices, and 4D construction sequences
• Experience reviewing subcontractor design deliverables including drawings, models and risk registers

Desirable

• Confidence to propose innovative solutions and challenge conventional construction approaches constructively

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• Degree in relevant discipline
• Previous experience in civil construction or mechanical industry
• CSCS card

Desirable

• Experience in nuclear industry
• Temporary Works Coordinator or Supervisor experience

42 hours per week

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects – developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

• Smart working – flexible staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working where roles allow
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
• Family‑friendly policies including 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partner leave
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…

Balfour Beatty’s Major Projects business is delivering some of the UK’s most complex and iconic infrastructure projects, including HS2, the new high‑speed railway and the first nuclear power station in a generation – Hinkley Point

C. Using the latest technology, we’re driving productivity and creating a lasting legacy by delivering sustainable solutions that strengthen communities.

From consultancy and design to all aspects of construction and…