Ina Site Inspector (Sizewell C)

EDF Energy is a core part of the EDF Group, one of the largest energy companies in Europe with key business operations in the UK, France, Italy and Belgium. We're the UK’s largest producer of low-carbon electricity, the biggest supplier of electricity by volume in Great Britain, the largest supplier to British businesses and we employ more than 13,000 people. We operate nuclear, coal and gas power stations, wind farms, and combined heat & power plants. We have a focus on safe, dependable energy generation and an ethos of service excellence. We are playing a leading role in new nuclear build in the UK to secure a bright future for the combined business and its employees.
Sizewell C. The power of good for Britain.
Location: Sizewell C, with occasional travel to other offices. Employment type: Permanent full-time Employment basis: The role is expected to be a full
- time position however we are open to discussing a more flexible or part
- time approach where possible. Salary: £68,000, plus bonus and other benefits. Closing date: 27th May 2024 The Opportunity
Are you looking for a career which is rewarding, at the cutting edge of project development and where you can really make a difference? Come and join our expanding Sizewell C (SZC) team and work on one of the most exciting and largest megaprojects in the UK, whilst being at the forefront of the UK’s climate change agenda and energy policy. Following on from the success of Hinkley Point C (HPC), the SZC Project is a nuclear new build project in Suffolk, which has obtained planning approval and Government financing support. The project is now seeking private investment with a view to start construction in 2024. When completed, it will provide dependable electricity to 6 million homes for 60 years, which along with renewables, will support Britain to achieve Net Zero by 2050.
We have a fantastic opportunity for an Independent Site Inspector in the Independent Nuclear Assurance (INA), a function within the Safety, Security and Assurance Directorate. INA independently assesses and monitors performance for all safety related aspects of the Sizewell C project, considering compliance against regulation, national and international best practice, and with a focus on continuous improvement, and maintaining strong nuclear safety culture. This role will oversee activities on site, and as a result is based on location at Sizewell C. There may be some opportunity to work flexibly from home, around the project activities, and we provide a full suite of IT equipment to ensure that our employees can work from home comfortably and effectively.
The Role
You’ll manage and coordinate the provision of proportionate oversight and assessment of Sizewell C Project undertakings with nuclear safety as the overriding priority.
The role involves relationship management, both internally and externally (including Regulators), requiring the ability to influence individuals at all levels.
You’ll be a skilled construction or safety practitioner, with the ability to work in a highly regulated assurance role.
You’ll support the ISI Manager and ISI team, in ensuring that the Sizewell C project creates and maintains a strong safety culture, good performance, and effectively manages safety risks.
You’ll Influence project decisions and direction, through clear, consistent, and unambiguous advice on project safety, quality, or regulatory requirements.
Together with the ISI team, you’ll provide independent and impartial advice, on areas including:
Safety – Nuclear, Industrial and Environmental
Construction best practice
Emergency Preparedness
Physical Security
The Skills
You’ll be a skilled safety practitioner with experience in an assurance or oversight role.
You’ll have good awareness of the UK regulatory regime, be able to communicate effectively at all levels in the organisation and be able to demonstrate high ethical behaviour, integrity, humility, and character. You’ll have experience in a large infrastructure project and / or experience in a nuclear/high-hazard regulated industry is a significant advantage.
Experience in construction, with the ability to identify and effectively challenge substandard. behaviour and practices. You will have proven track record in building relationships and influencing senior stakeholders and Regulators. Ideally, you will have detailed knowledge of relevant good practice and codes/standards in construction and industrial safety. If the above sounds like you then we would love to hear from you! A full job description is available on application.
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Power in Diversity
Sizewell C is a great place to work, where everyone is welcome.
To fulfil our commitment of doing the power of good for Britain, our ambition is to have a workforce which reflects and benefits the society we are part of and serve. Every worker on SZC, wherever they are, should help to create and experience the right environment where everyone on the team understands, respects and embraces diversity with a culture where everyone is treated with equal respect and are all given equal access to opportunities. By valuing the different points of view and experiences that having a diverse team brings, and by fostering an inclusive climate, we will create a great place to work and a more successful project.
We create the right environment where people feel able to bring their whole selves to work. Whilst working together there is mutual trust and appreciation created through the building of meaningful relationships with one another, aligned with our key values: Respect: Value the rules and environment in which we operatePositivity: Positively challenge poor quality and performanceHumility: Be open to other’s points of view and ideas, be willing to debate and to compromise Solidarity: One team, working closely together and helping each otherClarity: Communicate clearly and consistentlyEveryone is able to get the most from their work and the workplace, and in return, give their best.
Competitive Salary and Benefits
We’re dedicated to offering flexible benefits that support our people across all aspects of their lives and we’re delighted to offer a range of benefits to support our employees’ physical, emotional and financial wellbeing.
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a market-leading company pension scheme, paid holidays and a range of flexible benefits, such as: a company incentive bonus plan, health cover, cycle to work scheme, discounts and employee pricing.
Please let us know if you’d like to discuss flexible working arrangements by highlighting this on your application.