AddressLocation: Based in our London office 2 days a week with hybrid working available
Closing date: 3rd April 2024
Vacancy Overview:
As part of our plan to secure a low-carbon energy future, EDF Energy is leading the way in building a fleet of safe, reliable nuclear power stations in the UK. Sizewell C (SZC) is a proposed new nuclear station that has been granted planning permission with construction expected to commence in 2024. It is a nationally significant infrastructure project with a vital role in the UK’s climate change agenda and energy policy. The project will have a big impact in the drive to reduce carbon emissions in the UK.
Sizewell C (SZC) is a landmark project to plan, design and build two EPR nuclear reactors located on the East Coast of Suffolk. Sizewell C (SZC) will be a next-of-a-kind nuclear power plant, using the same technology and design as the Hinkley Point C nuclear power plant under construction in Somerset.
The impact of Sizewell C (SZC) stretches beyond the immediate project site, both in delivering low carbon electricity to 6 million households, as well as in creating a step change in local, regional and national economic growth and delivering wider social and environmental benefits. As part of our plan to secure a low-carbon energy future, EDF Energy is leading the way in building a fleet of safe, reliable nuclear power stations in the UK. Sizewell C (SZC) is a proposed new nuclear station that has been granted planning permission with construction expected to commence in [2024]. It is a nationally significant infrastructure project with a vital role in the UK’s climate change agenda and energy policy. The project will have a big impact in the drive to reduce carbon emissions in the UK
Job Purpose / Overview
The SZC Project Team is a growing, diverse and collaborative organisation committed to engaging stakeholders, triggering development consent and preparing the project for the start of construction. The Engineering & Technical function within the Civil Works Programme (CWP) is an integral part of this project, responsible for the:
- Definition of the design, engineering, and technical requirements;
- Leadership of the delivery of all CWP design (from requirements definition to acceptance), including management of the Engineering & Technical budget and associated resources and supply chain to deliver the design to the CWP Delivery teams.
- Integration of constructability requirements and design integration within the Civil Works Programme and with Site Establishment and Offsite Infrastructure
The Project Engineer will be part of the Engineering & Technical function within the Civil Works Programme and report to either the Design Manager or the Engineering & Technical Project Manager. The Project Engineer will work under the direction of either the Design Manager, therefore focussing on technical aspects; or the Engineering & Technical Project Manager focussing on cost and schedule aspects.
Principal Accountabilities
When supporting a Design Manager:
- Support the definition or validation the SZC Technical Requirements and Specification, including engagement with EDF Nuclear Services and SZC Design Authority.
- Support the management of technical Open Points and Design Changes This includes supporting progression through the technical governance processes including Replication Principles, Technical Direction Forum (TDF), No Change Committee (NCC) and Non-Permanent Works Change Committee (NPWCC).
- Support the Design Technical Assurance for the end-to-end design and ensuring SZC acceptance can be provided, including reviews and approvals as defined by the surveillance plans.
- Support risk management through Risk Management Processes.
- Support the Design Manager in technical input for Early Warnings, Compensation Events, Technical Queries, General Communications etc from L3 Design Supply Chain, including engagement with relevant SZC and RD technical stakeholders.
- Support the co-ordination on technical interfaces with other parties, for example Site Establishment and Off-Site Infrastructure; NI Programme; CIBOP Programme; and Sizewell B.
- Support compliance with SZC Engineering and Design processes, e,g, Design Management Plans, to deliver the whole lifecycle of the Design, from Technical Requirement capture to EDR.
- Collaborate with the team in delivery of design in accordance with the Contract Schedule's under their management and linked to the Integrated Work Schedule (IWS).
- Support the Engineering & Technical Project Manager in technical input for Early Warnings, Compensation Events, Technical Queries, General Communications etc from L3 Design Supply Chain, including engagement with relevant SZC and RD technical stakeholders.
- Support in the activities to manage the Engineering and Technical budget in their specific scope area.
- Support the updates to the schedule of the Engineering & Technical scope in their specific scope area, working with the Engineering & Technical schedulers.
- Support the Engineering & Technical Project Manager in the management of [L3] Design Supply Chain Contracts.
- Co-ordinate with Civil Works Alliance and the other programmes (NI, CIBOP, SEOI) as directed by the Engineering & Technical Project Manager.
- Support the technical assistance to the SZC procurement teams and SZC commercial teams for their defined scope area.
- Support risk management through Risk Management Processes.
- Support reporting on delivery in accordance with SZC Project Reporting requirements and cadence.
Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications, Experience
- Knowledge of design activities in:
o external works, including drainage, utilities, paved and unpaved surfaces, earthworks, access and accessibility, construction logistics and familiarity with current UK design standards and working practices; and/or
o managing designs and teams, including integration, design and delivery management.
- Experience in, and a desire to provide, technical assistance and collaboration within a technically orientated delivery team
- Experience of working with focused technical teams including technical direction of suppliers
- Experience of working in project teams
- Ability to communicate and engage effectively at within the project team and if required across a range of levels: Management Team, SZC stakeholders, design delivery teams, Design Authority, Regulators etc
- Experience in the nuclear sector, particularly in the design and implementation of safety-related structures, systems and components
Essential
- Honours Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering or equivalent
- Experience in delivery or management of design of Civil Engineering projects.
- Chartered Engineer (MICE or MIStructE) or working towards chartership
