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
Job Purpose / Overview
- Accountability for successful project delivery & Subcontractor management for offshore works elements of various works packages.
- To determine the most appropriate means of satisfying customer/project requirements, objectives, and constraints: time, cost, quality, scope, risk and benefits.
- To provide management, leadership and control of a multi-disciplinary team comprising Agents, Sub Agents, Section Engineers, Site Engineers.
- To work closely with the Pre-Construction Manager, Construction Manager, and Onshore Project Management teams to ensure safe and efficient delivery of the Sizewell C offshore works.
Who we're looking for
Essential
- Strong working knowledge of NEC and other standard forms of contract relevant to the marine/offshore sector.
- Proven ability to manage and control offshore/marine construction activities, including identification of technical requirements and application of industry-standard techniques.
- Capable of reviewing, approving, and implementing construction programmes and resource-loaded schedules.
- Demonstrated experience in developing, reviewing, and approving Safe Systems of Work (SSoW) for marine operations.
- Sound understanding of Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM) and their application to offshore environments.
- Proficient in the use and interpretation of performance metrics, productivity tracking, and evaluation tools.
- Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills; able to present technical and commercial information effectively.
- Leadership and team management capability, with experience leading multi-disciplinary teams and subcontractors in a dynamic, high-risk environment.
- Demonstrated ability to make sound, independent judgments and lead decision-making under pressure.
- Proven track record of successful project delivery, ideally in complex marine or offshore construction settings.
- Commercially aware and experienced in project financial control, cost forecasting, and subcontractor management.
- Skilled in issue resolution and stakeholder engagement, with a collaborative and solution-focused approach.
- Minimum 3–5 years of direct experience managing offshore or marine construction projects, with responsibility for delivery, safety, and quality.
- Desirable
- Familiarity with Development Consent Order (DCO) and Marine Management Organisation (MMO) licensing processes and post-consent compliance.
- Understanding of pre-construction planning processes, including site investigation, consenting, and constructability review.
- Professional accreditation (e.g., CEng, MICE, MAPM) or actively working toward such accreditation.
- Eexperience in managing complex offshore/marine construction projects, ideally in a client-facing or Tier 1 contractor environment.
- Holds a valid UK driving licence.
Qualifications & Certifications
The role holder is expected to have one or more of the following:
- Degree-level qualification (e.g., BSc/MSc/MEng/BEng) in Construction, Civil Engineering, Project Management, or a related discipline, or demonstrable equivalent experience.
- Project management certification such as APM PFQ/PMQ/PPQ, or equivalent.
- CSCS card and SMSTS (or equivalent HSE site management training).
- Sea Survival certification or willingness to obtain as part of onboarding (e.g., STCW, OPITO-approved BOSIET, or equivalent).
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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