About The Role
SZC is ultimately owned by two shareholders, EDF and HMG. The shareholders hold their investment in SZC through NNB Holdings Company (SZC) Limited. Over the course of the current shareholding arrangements the shareholdings of the two shareholders will change.
The shareholders will fund SZC up until Financial Close through equity in line with the approved schedule and budget. SZC’s business is to design, finance, construct, commission, operate, maintain, and eventually decommission the nuclear power plant and related infrastructure (including activities relating to hydrogen, direct air capture and/or desalination) at Sizewell C in Suffolk. The principal objectives of the current
development phase of the SZC project are to agree and implement the Capital Raise Plan, including completing an equity and debt raise, agree the core supply chain contracts and obtain the regulatory permits and licences required for the construction phase of the Project (including the core environmental permits and nuclear site licence).
Prior to the government investment decision SZC operated as part of EDF in the Nuclear Development business unit and was staffed by EDF colleagues and independent contractors who are now in the process of transferring to the direct employment of SZC. It is setting itself up as an organisation capable of delivering a new nuclear power plant, from investment case and funding, to construction, commissioning, operations,
maintenance and decommissioning.
The SZC construction programme has a technical and commercial business case predicated on technical replication of Hinkley Point C. EDF will be an important supplier of nuclear capability for the SZC Programme from its established nuclear business footprint in the UK.
Key stakeholders are UK Government, relevant Government departments and agencies including Treasury BEIS, EDF, Financial investors and institutions, Regulators, Alliance partners and local communities.
What you'll be doing
The purpose of the role is to deliver the best-in-class procurement service through the development and implementation of procurement strategies in accordance with agreed procurement policies and processes.
Engaging with the supply chain to deliver an enhanced level of value to the Sizewell C project and achievement of its commitments to stakeholders and local communities.
Implement the Contracting Strategy and Delivery & Contracting Plan as directed by the Procurement Lead
- Deliver Procurement and Supply Chain commitments within the Programme Alliance Agreement
- Working with peers to leverage opportunities to mitigate market risk and impact and deliver project wide efficiencies across all aspects of procurement and supply chain management.
- Develop strategic and tactical plans to ensure the Project has the appropriate supply chain resources
in place to support current and forecasted levels.
- Ensure that supply chain performance meets or exceeds the operational and commercial requirements of the business.
- Deliver exceptional levels of operational and financial performance in the supply chain, with particular emphasis on project delivery and total supply chain cost efficiencies.
- Lead important negotiations, to ensure the most effective commercial outcomes and to eliminate/manage risk effectively.
- Support the procurement and estimating teams with tendering, market analysis, supplier selection, risk and opportunity assessments, forecasting requirements.
- Attract, build, develop and retain the right sized team with the right mindset to deliver the procurement and supply chain requirements across the CWA creating an inclusive and progressive culture for our people.
- Support training & development, staff appraisals, retention & reward, and recruitment to provide an effective procurement service for the project.
- Provide an ethical and consistent approach to the procurement of goods and services and ensuring compliance with the project governance and procurement best practice throughout the process to meet current legislation and nuclear regulations.
- Develop the project supplier database linked to Compete For – include market assessments, track effectiveness of engagement, prequalification status, and bid support performance.
- Monitor markets and where appropriate, provide alternative procurement strategies to maximise opportunities or minimise risk.
Who we're looking for
Essential
- Negotiation skills
- Legal & contracting law
- Supplier relationship management
- Risk & opportunity management
- Project procurement strategy
- Supply chain planning & logistics
- Product knowledge
Desirable
- Project management
- Nuclear culture / behaviours
- Commercial & business acumen
- Client & stakeholder management
Essential
Qualifications & Experience
- Experience of working within the construction industry and demonstrated knowledge of the interfaces
and relationships that exist.
- Demonstrates the ability to manage, plan and structure operational procurement resources of mixed
experience and capability.
- Good communication skills (verbal & written)
- Delivering robust procurement strategies
- A measured approach to decision making and the ability to ensure best value procurement.
- Ability to focus on the targets and work well under pressure with tight deadlines.
- Has delivered demonstrable added value through their procurement activity.
Desirable
- Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPS) or chartership with another
construction focused Institute (i.e., CIOB or RICS)
- Industry qualification obtained - Diploma Level 4, or HNC in Building Studies, or Degree qualification.
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?
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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