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 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.
What you'll be doing
To be part of an effective project Quality Team and support CWA to deliver the project in accordance with customer and stakeholder requirements and commitments, including verification activities to demonstrate full compliance with Sizewell C, project and legislative requirements.
As a Lead Auditor, you will play a critical role in assuring the quality and compliance of our delivery. You will plan, lead, and follow up on audits across delivery teams and supply chain, and support client audits on CWA. Your insights will strengthen our governance, reinforce compliance with the Clients Quality Assurance Specification, including ISO 9001 and ISO 19443, and support continual improvement.
Who we're looking for
Proven experience as a Lead Auditor in major infrastructure, nuclear, or other high-integrity industrial projects.
- Certified Lead Auditor in ISO 9001 (essential); familiarity with ISO 19443 (desirable).
- In-depth understanding of audit principles, quality assurance, and control systems in regulated environments.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct audits, manage findings, and oversee QA/QC processes within construction or engineering projects.
- Preferably holds a degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
- Experience in quality roles within ground engineering, geotechnical works, or large-scale infrastructure projects is highly desirable.
- Skilled in supporting and advising delivery and engineering teams, as well as engaging constructively with suppliers.
- Comfortable working with senior management, and confident in constructively challenging existing practices to drive improvement.
- Capable of providing quality leadership and building trust with cross-functional teams, project managers, supply chain, and client stakeholders.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; able to identify patterns and systemic issues.
- High attention to detail and a strong commitment to seeing tasks through to completion.
- Proactive, self-driven, and innovative with excellent time management and prioritization skills.
- Knowledge of configuration management, lifetime quality records (LTQRs), and surveillance strategies is advantageous.
Why work for us
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.
Why join us?
Benefits
As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. 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, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow. 42 hours per week.
- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
- Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…
About Us
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 maintenance. We have the proven expertise to deliver large-scale projects safely and successfully.
Diversity and inclusion
At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion
To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/
We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at:
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