Technical Lead – Join the Civil Works Alliance and Shape the Future of Nuclear Engineering
Are you a skilled civil engineer with strong leadership experience and a passion for driving technical excellence? The Sizewell C (SZC) project offers an exciting opportunity for a Technical Lead to join the Civil Works Alliance (CWA) and play a key role in delivering one of the UK’s most ambitious and ground-breaking nuclear projects.
This role will be based between the SZC Office in London and the SZC Project Site in Leiston, allowing you to be at the heart of the project while collaborating closely with the team and stakeholders.
As the Technical Lead, you will be responsible for overseeing the technical assurance, regulatory management, risk and opportunity management, and digital engineering across the SZC project. Your role will ensure that all technical processes and deliverables align with the highest standards, regulations, and client requirements, supporting the successful delivery of the nuclear power plant at Sizewell C.
Key Responsibilities:
Technical Assurance and Governance: Ensure design processes are followed for all technical deliverables, including coordinating and managing designs and methods through staged reviews. Conduct independent assessments to validate process compliance and deliverables.
Regulatory Management of Temporary Works and CDM: Define and implement management procedures to meet project and regulatory requirements. Provide support and audit compliance, ensuring designs are developed to manage construction risks.
Technical Risk and Opportunity: Identify and manage technical risks and opportunities throughout the lifecycle. Design out risks and design in opportunities early in the project.
Digital Engineering: Promote and implement digital engineering tools and processes, collaborating with the PMO Transformation team to improve project delivery.
Your Role in the Bigger Picture:
You will ensure that technical risks are minimized, compliance is maintained, and that the integration of digital engineering enhances the coordination of engineering solutions across different sections of the project. You will also support the technical leadership across teams, working closely with the Engineering and Assurance Director to maintain project excellence.
What We're Looking For:
Leadership: Strong leadership and team management experience.
Problem Solving & Collaboration: Clear, creative thinking and effective collaboration with multiple stakeholders.
Civil Engineering Expertise: Extensive experience in civil engineering design and construction, particularly in heavy civil works.
Regulatory Knowledge: Expertise in UK Regulatory requirements for managing CDM, temporary works, and lifting.
Digital Engineering: Experience implementing digital engineering for project delivery.
Qualifications & Experience:
Essential:
Civil Engineering degree.
Professional qualification (e.g., ICE Chartered or equivalent).
CSCS Management & Professional Card.
Desirable:
Experience in nuclear projects.
Experience managing technical requirements in a regulated industry.
Why Join Us?
This is a unique opportunity to influence the future of nuclear engineering while contributing to one of the UK's most vital infrastructure projects. As the Technical Lead, you will play a critical role in ensuring that the Sizewell C project meets the highest standards in design, construction, and safety.
If you are ready to take on a leadership role in a dynamic, complex, and high-profile project, apply today to join the Civil Works Alliance in delivering world-class engineering solutions for Sizewell C