About The Role
SZC is ultimately owned by two shareholders, EDF and HMG, through NNB Holdings Company (SZC) Limited. 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 de‑commission the nuclear power plant and related infrastructure (including hydrogen, direct air capture and desalination) at Sizewell C in Suffolk.
Responsibilities
The Agent will lead the engineering team for the desalination and CDO onshore scope within the Sizewell C (SZC) nuclear new‑build project. The role includes ensuring site preparation, access arrangements, consents, permits, and compliance documentation are in place before works commence, undertaking assurance reviews, managing sub‑contractors and CWA team members, contributing to contract administration, and coordinating with other CWA teams to ensure works are executed safely, timely, and cost‑effectively.
Qualifications
Essential
* Experience as a Project Engineer, Section Engineer, or Agent on major civil engineering projects.
* Strong understanding of civil and utility works, pipelines, chambers, reinforced concrete, and earthworks.
* Experience in complex multi‑interface scopes (preferably near marine/coastal or water infrastructure).
* Strong technical understanding of construction sequencing and engineering controls.
* Competence with RAMS, ITPs, quality processes, and construction documentation.
* Degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
* CSCS (Engineer/Manager grade) or equivalent.
Desirable
* Experience on nuclear‑licensed sites or highly regulated infrastructure.
* Knowledge of desalination plants, water treatment systems, or discharge infrastructure.
* Understanding of UK SHW (Series 500/600) and pipeline installation standards.
* SMSTS or SSSTS certification.
* Working toward or holding professional accreditation (ICE, IStructE, CIWEM).
Benefits
* Smart working with up to 40% remote working where roles allow.
* 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata).
* Family‑friendly policies including 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 more.
EEO Statement
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 also offer applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.
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