Marine Technical Lead 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 Marine and Tunnels Section.
What will you do?
The purpose of the role is to lead and control a section of the works, according to a specific discipline.
To provide management, leadership and control of a multi-disciplinary team comprising Agents, Sub Agents, Section Engineers, Site Engineers.
Responsible for management of Subcontracts associated to the delivery of the work package.
To determine the most appropriate means of satisfying customer/project requirements, objectives, and constraints: time, cost, quality, scope, risk and benefits.
Health Safety & Environmental
Approves and reviews Method Statements and Risk Assessments and makes improvements as appropriate
Able to coordinate an Accident / Incident Investigation
Carries out trend analysis and identifies improvement areas from audits and near misses
Oversees vessel/site audits and confirms the sufficiency of control documentation
Engineering Control
Guides & coaches subordinates in technical requirements associated with offshore installation work scope
Oversees and evaluates / approves supplier technical solutions
Guides and coaches subordinates in resolution of construction issues, drawing on experience and accepted industry best practice
Has input to design based on operational experience
Quality
Ownership of whole process of production, checking and submission of Handover Documentation
Implements systems and processes to support construction of the works in accordance with the specification (eg ITP’s, Materials Approval, NCR, Handover Documentation)
Carries out trend analysis of the above and identifies improvement areas for nonconformance and business improvement
Carries out Independent Inspections of their own section and of others
Carries out Site Audits to check works and documentation compliance
Coaches less experienced staff
Liaise with designer and other stakeholders to resolve technical issues
Productivity
Produces a fully resourced stage programme in the accepted format / software
Tracks and monitors KPI compliance and recommends improvements to maintain team production
Establishes monitors of production, translated to graphical form from the Programme to aid understanding of current status and identification of requirements for intervention
Cross references section programme to three weekly programme and ensures compatibility
Commercial
Maintains accurate diary, including dialogue with external organisations (subcontractors)
Produces a budget from the resourced programme and monitors / reviews weekly costs
Leads operational procurement of subcontractors
Manages sub-contractors
Understands cost and value
Produces correspondence to sub-contractors, suppliers and Client
Supports commercial team in AfP
What are we looking for?
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
Working knowledge of the NEC and other relevant forms of contract.
Able to identify technical requirements and industry standard techniques associated with development & control of offshore/ marine activities.
Able to review, approve, and support and implement a programme/schedule.
Able to review & approve safe systems of work relating to offshore/ marine activities
Knowledge of the Construction and Design Management (CDM) regulations.
Strong communication skills with solution orientated approach to issue resolution.
Strong leadership and management skills, with experience of managing a multi-disciplined team
Wide ranging independent judgement evident
Desirable
Knowledge of DCO and MMO License applications and implementation.
Knowledge of the pre-construction process.
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
Engineering Degree.
Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card – managers and professionals.
Experience with the development of programmes and schedules.
Experience of managing Subcontractors
>5years experience on offshore/marine projects.
Desirable
Professional accreditation or working towards professional accreditation.
Offshore sea survival qualification.
Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS).
5-10years experience of managing offshore/marine projects.
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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