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Site Engineer (Sizewell C)
EDF Energy - Hinkley Point C
Leiston, England, United Kingdom
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Site Engineer (Sizewell C)Bachy Soletanche / GSASizewell C
The Role
We are seeking a proactive and organised Site Engineer to plan and manage day‑to‑day workfronts for the safe, high‑quality and efficient delivery of ground engineering works. The role is site‑based and requires strong technical capability, disciplined record‑keeping and close coordination with operations, safety, quality, commercial and procurement teams, within an NEC4 Alliance environment.
You will take ownership of your assigned scope, ensuring full compliance with safety, quality, programme and commercial requirements.
What You'll Be Doing
Technical Delivery & Site Operations: Coordinate labour, plant and materials; ensure works are delivered in line with drawings, specifications, ITPs, RAMS and permits; and maintain accurate site and technical records.
Safety & Site Briefings: Lead daily briefings and toolbox talks, conduct Level 1 incident investigations, ensure permit compliance and promote safe systems of work at all times.
Quality & Assurance: Prepare and implement ITPs, coordinate testing and witness points, manage NCRs, maintain red‑line/as‑built drawings and compile QA handover documentation.
Programme, Productivity & Planning: Maintain 2-6 week look‑ahead programmes, track progress and productivity against targets, manage float and sequencing, identify constraints and support delay analysis and recovery actions.
Commercial, Procurement & Contractual: Support procurement activities including specifications, orders and subcontract administration; raise and track Early Warnings and NCEs; provide inputs to CEs and cost control; and apply NEC4 Alliance procedures, including risk‑reduction and change control processes.
Leadership & Collaboration: Supervise small teams and apprentices, provide constructive feedback, support basic people management conversations, and work collaboratively with multidisciplinary support teams.
The role requires flexibility to support site delivery and may involve occasional weekend or night working as part of a managed rotation system.
Essential
Degree (or equivalent experience) in Civil or Geotechnical EngineeringCSCS and SSSTS or SMSTSSolid experience in ground‑engineering works (e.g. diaphragm walling, soil mixing)Confident reading and applying drawings and specifications with strong record disciplineExperience with look‑ahead planning, float management, Early Warnings, NCEs and supporting CEs within an NEC4 Alliance environmentStrong IT capability, including Excel and Word (advanced), MS Project or P6, AutoCAD and CEMAROwnership mindset, clear communicator, resilient and collaborative approach
Desirable
Typically 2-5 years' experience in a Site or Contracts Engineer roleAppointed Person (AP) qualification
As well as being part of a landmark project and working in a collaborative alliance environment, we offer:
Discretionary annual bonus (based on personal/project performance)Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme (min. 5% company contribution)Enhanced Sick Pay (after probation)Income Protection, Private Medical Insurance and Life AssuranceEmployee Assistance Programme25-days annual leave + Bank Holidays per year (increasing with service)Option to purchase additional annual leavePaid annual professional membershipsVolunteering daysProfessional growth and developmentFirst Aid trained
For this role you must have evidence of right to work in the UK. As a project, we do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
The Sizewell C Jobs Service supports local people into exciting, long-term careers across our Project.#SZCJobs
Site Engineer (Sizewell C)Bachy Soletanche / GSASizewell C
The Role
We are seeking a proactive and organised Site Engineer to plan and manage day‑to‑day workfronts for the safe, high‑quality and efficient delivery of ground engineering works. The role is site‑based and requires strong technical capability, disciplined record‑keeping and close coordination with operations, safety, quality, commercial and procurement teams, within an NEC4 Alliance environment.
You will take ownership of your assigned scope, ensuring full compliance with safety, quality, programme and commercial requirements.
What You'll Be Doing
Technical Delivery & Site Operations: Coordinate labour, plant and materials; ensure works are delivered in line with drawings, specifications, ITPs, RAMS and permits; and maintain accurate site and technical records.
Safety & Site Briefings: Lead daily briefings and toolbox talks, conduct Level 1 incident investigations, ensure permit compliance and promote safe systems of work at all times.
Quality & Assurance: Prepare and implement ITPs, coordinate testing and witness points, manage NCRs, maintain red‑line/as‑built drawings and compile QA handover documentation.
Programme, Productivity & Planning: Maintain 2-6 week look‑ahead programmes, track progress and productivity against targets, manage float and sequencing, identify constraints and support delay analysis and recovery actions.
Commercial, Procurement & Contractual: Support procurement activities including specifications, orders and subcontract administration; raise and track Early Warnings and NCEs; provide inputs to CEs and cost control; and apply NEC4 Alliance procedures, including risk‑reduction and change control processes.
Leadership & Collaboration: Supervise small teams and apprentices, provide constructive feedback, support basic people management conversations, and work collaboratively with multidisciplinary support teams.
The role requires flexibility to support site delivery and may involve occasional weekend or night working as part of a managed rotation system.
Essential
Degree (or equivalent experience) in Civil or Geotechnical EngineeringCSCS and SSSTS or SMSTSSolid experience in ground‑engineering works (e.g. diaphragm walling, soil mixing)Confident reading and applying drawings and specifications with strong record disciplineExperience with look‑ahead planning, float management, Early Warnings, NCEs and supporting CEs within an NEC4 Alliance environmentStrong IT capability, including Excel and Word (advanced), MS Project or P6, AutoCAD and CEMAROwnership mindset, clear communicator, resilient and collaborative approach
Desirable
Typically 2-5 years' experience in a Site or Contracts Engineer roleAppointed Person (AP) qualification
As well as being part of a landmark project and working in a collaborative alliance environment, we offer:
Discretionary annual bonus (based on personal/project performance)Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme (min. 5% company contribution)Enhanced Sick Pay (after probation)Income Protection, Private Medical Insurance and Life AssuranceEmployee Assistance Programme25-days annual leave + Bank Holidays per year (increasing with service)Option to purchase additional annual leavePaid annual professional membershipsVolunteering daysProfessional growth and developmentFirst Aid trained
For this role you must have evidence of right to work in the UK. As a project, we do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.