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 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
The Civil Works Alliance has an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Consents Engineer on the Sizewell C (SZC) Project to support our Consents Team in discharging permit requirements relating to activities during construction on site.
This role will be part of the CWA Consents team, with a focus on the production of environmental applications (e.g. EPR) compliance with any conditions applied to approved Consents. The role will assist in developing & co‑ordinating the supporting information and documentation for Consent submittals. In addition, prior to construction the Assistant Consents Engineer will check all necessary Consents are in place for works and during the construction as a compliance activity they will ensure that the conditions applied to consents are being monitored and adhered to.
* Carry out regular checks, as dictated by the permit conditions, to ensure that the works are compliant with the stated permits conditions.
* Maintain effective records of how consent conditions are being adhered to and collate evidence.
* Attend, and potentially lead, permit condition briefings to the project teams prior to work commencing.
* Develop a working understanding of the contract and technical requirements of various Consents (deferring to the SZC Consents team expertise for issue of consents advice and guidance to the wider project team and response to consent‑related queries).
* Liaison with the wider CWA project team to support them in identifying where consents might be required and ensuring works remain compliant with consent conditions throughout the programme.
* Attendance to Early engagement, Pre‑Application and Consent review meetings.
* Be fully aware of the programme requirements and assist in ensuring that all activities and decisions are prioritised based on the need to minimise risk.
* Actively manage own self‑development – for example through participation in offered training courses or through ‘on‑the‑job’ training opportunities.
* Support in driving environmental consents discussions across the project team.
Who we’re looking for
Essential
* A degree in a relevant discipline (Environmental Science, Water Management, Engineering)
* Experience of environmental legislative compliance
* A strong communicator that can use a variety of methods when communicating with both internal and external stakeholders.
* Takes ownership of tasks and communicating outcomes.
* Able to work on own initiative and seek out opportunities in line with level of responsibility.
* A willingness to learn and actively seek out information off their own accord.
* Good time management and well organised.
* Competent in data management using Microsoft Excel.
Preferred
* Experience in construction or built environment discipline
* Experience of assurance and audit activities
42 hours per week
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.
* 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: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com
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