Section Engineer

Help Shape the UK’s Energy Future

Section Engineer Opportunity with the Civil Works Alliance (CWA), Supporting Sizewell C

As part of the CWA (Civil Works Alliance), you will support the building of Sizewell C. Sizewell C will be a 3.2-gigawatt power station generating low-carbon electricity for around 6 million homes and will play a key role in our energy future, supplying reliable, clean electricity for at least 60 years. This role will be within the Marine and Tunnels Section.

What will you do?

• Supports the Offshore Sub Agent and Project Team in the planning, coordination, and execution of marine construction activities, ensuring compliance with health, safety, quality, and environmental standards.
• With appropriate supervision and support, takes ownership of specific sections of supporting and preparatory works work, managing daily operations, progress tracking, and reporting.
• Assists with the development and review of construction documentation including method statements, risk assessments, and permits to work.
• Monitors offshore productivity and quality performance, escalating issues and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Interfaces with onshore support teams, Offshore Superintendents, and Subcontractor teams to ensure clear communication and delivery continuity across project phases.

Principal Accountabilities, Activities and Decisions
Health Safety & Environmental

• Supports the implementation and continuous improvement of offshore HSE practices.
• Reviews and contributes to operational documentation, including Method Statements and Risk Assessments.
• Participates in daily briefings, safety tours, field audits, and promotes observation-based safety initiatives.
• Assists with the preparation and issue of permits to work and validates control measures during site visits.
• Contributes to trend analysis from audits, incidents, and near misses, and supports improvement measures.

Engineering Control

• Understands and implements technical requirements associated with offshore construction.
• Supports resolution of offshore construction and delivery issues, escalating as required.
• Works closely with design and engineering teams to ensure constructability and technical alignment.
• Coordinates offshore activities under direction from the Agent, ensuring compliance with design and specifications.

Quality

• Supports the review, checking, and management of project documentation (e.g. ITPs, Materials Approvals, NCRs).
• Conducts independent inspections of their section of works and contributes to quality reporting.
• Participates in site audits and liaises with quality teams to ensure process compliance.
• Supports production of handover documentation and system completions.

Schedule & Productivity

• Develops and maintains short-term work plans and section programmes.
• Monitors site performance against KPIs and communicates performance trends.
• Tracks production and contributes to forecasting and planning updates.
• Coordinates progress tracking with planning and construction teams.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Acts as a key offshore interface with vessel crew, support staff and marine coordination teams.
• Supports the Agent in ensuring offshore works align with wider project and stakeholder

requirements.

• Escalates risks and change events in accordance with governance processes.

Risk, Issue & Opportunity

• Supports the Project Manager and Agent in risk, issue and opportunity identification.

Procurement & Supply Chain

• Supports the Project Manager in developing and implementing procurement plans are available in line with the overall project plans, such that material/resources/supply chain can be delivered to meet scheduled deadlines.

Commercial & Contractual Awareness

• Maintains accurate records of offshore activities including communications with stakeholders.
• Provides input to cost tracking and commercial recovery documentation.
• Assists in drafting correspondence to the client and suppliers where appropriate.
• Understands cost and value principles and supports effective use of resources. Drafts contractual correspondence to clients and supply chain partners.

What are we looking for?

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• Experience in offshore / marine civil engineering, geotechnical, UXO or similar works;
• Working knowledge of safe systems of work and HSE expectations in offshore environments;
• Ability to coordinate works to technical, quality and schedule requirements;
• Ready to start taking ownership of tasks and delivering independently;
• Familiar with the development of permits and offshore safety documentation;
• Effective communicator and team player with strong work ethic;
• Flexible approach to working hours and offshore deployment;
• Proficient in programme development and productivity tracking.

Desirable

• Awareness of NEC or other contract forms;
• Familiarity with quality management systems and NCR close-out;
• Experience working within complex projects and / or nuclear new build.

Qualifications & Certifications

The role holder is expected to have one or more of the following:

• Formal qualification in construction, engineering or maritime operations (e.g. HNC/HND/BSc/BEng)

in Construction, Civil Engineering, Project Management, or a related discipline, or demonstrable equivalent experience;

• 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);
• Current UK driving licence;
• 1-2 years’ relevant offshore/marine construction experience.

What we will offer you?

The CWA is a single delivery organisation made of up of the client (Sizewell C) and three parent companies - Balfour Beatty, Bouygues and Laing O'Rourke - which offer industry leading packages including market leading salaries, generous annual leave entitlements, pension scheme and other flexible benefits.

About Us

The CWA celebrates the creativity and innovation that comes from a diverse workforce, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds — especially those from under‑represented communities. Our project is built on five core values: Humility, Positivity, Respect, Solidarity, and Clarity.

By joining us, you’ll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work, speak up, and share your ideas. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

We are committed to protecting your privacy. If you decide to apply, please avoid including sensitive personal data in your CV.

Job Reference: CWA00518