Help Shape the UK’s Energy Future
Traffic Coordinator 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 Enabling and Earthwork Section.
What will you do?
Traffic & Access Control
Manage internal traffic flows on haul roads, laydown areas, & construction zones; adjust controls for weather, ground conditions, & programme priorities
Collate traffic management requests from subcontractors to advise client as & when required of changes
Ensure compliance from subcontractors & CWA teams for TM requests & planning for the Main Construction Area
Direct & brief traffic marshals/banksmen to maintain safe movements around workfaces, compounds, & pedestrian interfaces
Enforce one-way systems, speed limits, segregation, & exclusion zones; ensure correct signage & barriers are in place & maintained
Delivery Sequencing & Logistics Integration
Sequence inbound HGVs & plant move with the Delivery Management System (DMS) to prevent bottlenecks, work with subcontractors & CWA teams for high volume deliveries
Coordinate with Rail/Import & Materials teams to align offloading slots, crane/plant availability, & laydown capacity
Liaise with Earthworks supervisors to avoid clashes between haul traffic & excavation/compaction activities
Support abnormal load movements, escort planning, & safe route clearances
Planning, Briefings & Permits
Contribute to short interval control and daily/weekly logistics coordination meetings
Issue daily traffic plans & shift briefings to marshals, drivers, & supervisors (including temporary route changes & constraints)
Check & control traffic related permit to work, plant movement plans, & lifting interface points
Monitor WIP areas that impact traffic (e.g. utilities work, temporary works) & implement mitigations
Work with digital team to create traffic management plans/flows & controls
Compliance, Safety & Reporting
Ensure adherence to the project’s HSE standards, life‑saving rules, & PPE requirements
Maintain records for vehicle checks, driver inductions, banksman authorisations, & competency cards
What are we looking for?
Experience coordinating traffic or site logistics on major civil engineering or infrastructure projects
Strong understanding of construction traffic management, plant movements, and interface controls with earthworks
Proven ability to run gatehouse/access operations and manage traffic marshals/banksmen
Confident communicator with supervisors, drivers, and multiple subcontractors.
Competent in using delivery booking/management systems and MS Excel for logs and KPIs
Desirable
Previous experience on regulated or high hazard sites (nuclear, rail, highways, tunnelling, airports)
Knowledge of temporary works impacts on traffic routes and lifting/cranage interfaces
Familiarity with UK road regulations affecting site traffic and abnormal loads.
Understanding of environmental controls: dust suppression, wheel wash, and surface water management
Exposure to control room operations and short interval control methodologies
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.
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