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Form of work About the role
Balfour Beatty Major Projects team have a fantastic opportunity for a Commissioning Permit Engineer to work at the Box Encapsulation Plant (BEP), Sellafield, Seascale.
The Box Encapsulation Plant project is one of the most important construction projects at the Sellafield Site, the plant will play a vital role in Sellafield’s 100-year clean-up programme by taking nuclear waste recovered from the sites original
wasteplants and encasing it in concrete so it can be stored in a modern building. The plant is primarily designed to deal with waste from the Magnox Swarf Storage Silo, one of four legacy waste plants prioritised for clean-up by Sellafield Ltd’s
owner, the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA). Alongside that work, the plant will also receive certain wastes from the other three legacy waste stores, the First Generation Magnox Storage Pond, the Pile Fuel Storage Pond, and Pile Fuel Cladding Silo.
The BEP Joint Venture project will safely design and deliver a Plant and the works in accordance with the requirements of the contract to enable conditioning ofwastes from the various donor plants, carried out in line with the Employer’s needs
and to the satisfaction of stakeholders in the Box Encapsulation Project (BEP).
What you'll be doing
As Commissioning Permit Engineer , you will have the following accountabilities:
Prepare, issue and close safe systems of work
Ensure all permit office activities are carried out in accordance with all site licence, Environmental, regulatory and industry requirements, including HSG250 and HSG253
Advise and support the Permit Office Manager in confirming plant and equipment can be safely energised to carry out meaningful testing
Ensure all Permit Office test equipment is calibrated and certified
Carry out all energisation and isolation activities in a safe, and timely manner through all stages of commissioning
Who we're looking for
You will have the following:
Appropriate technical qualification (C&;G, ONC, HNC) in an engineering
discipline
Previous experience as a Permit Engineer in the commissioning of
nuclear or similar plants.
The ability to obtain BC is essential
Interested?
Then come and become colleagues with 26,000 staff and join a business which recorded 8.6bn in revenues last year, achieved industry leading customer satisfaction scores and has unrivalled employee engagement statistics.
An excellent range of benefits awaits the successful candidate: -
An attractive / negotiated salary
42 hours per week
25 days annual leave
Holiday buy in scheme (buy up to extra 5 days)
Health cover
Pension savings schemes
Subsistence allowance (if applicable)
A whole host of other BB staff employee bens (discounts, special offers etc)
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
We are 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:
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:
Who we're looking for
You will have the following:
Appropriate technical qualification (C&;G, ONC, HNC) in an engineering
discipline
Previous experience as a Permit Engineer in the commissioning of
nuclear or similar plants.
The ability to obtain BC is essential
Interested?
Then come and become colleagues with 26,000 staff and join a business which recorded 8.6bn in revenues last year, achieved industry leading customer satisfaction scores and has unrivalled employee engagement statistics.
An excellent range of benefits awaits the successful candidate: -
An attractive / negotiated salary
42 hours per week
25 days annual leave
Holiday buy in scheme (buy up to extra 5 days)
Health cover
Pension savings schemes
Subsistence allowance (if applicable)
A whole host of other BB staff employee bens (discounts, special offers etc)
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
