Fabrication Manager 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?
Fabrication Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day management and oversight of the fabrication activities associated with major structural steel and mechanical fabrication packages within the Sizewell C Marine & Tunnels programme. Working as part of the Marine & Tunnels Fabrication Delivery Team, the role will be predominantly based at supplier manufacturing facilities (primarily within the UK) to provide continuous oversight of fabrication activities, ensuring works are delivered safely, to the required quality standards, in accordance with programme and contractual requirements. Reporting to the Package Manager, the Fabrication Manager will act as the primary engineering and delivery interface between the Civil Works Alliance (CWA), the fabricator, independent assurance bodies and the wider project team. The role provides technical leadership during manufacture while driving progress, managing quality compliance and ensuring timely resolution of engineering and production issues. This is a permanent position within the Sizewell C Civil Works Alliance.
Fabrication Manager will:
• Provide day-to-day oversight of fabrication activities at supplier manufacturing facilities.
• Monitor manufacturing progress against the approved programme and identify risks to delivery.
• Support the Package Manager in managing fabrication contracts throughout manufacture.
• Attend regular production meetings with suppliers and provide clear reporting on progress, issues and recovery actions.
• Challenge fabrication methodologies and production sequencing where improvements can be made.
• Monitor supplier productivity and manufacturing performance.
• Review fabrication documentation to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Support technical reviews of: Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR/WPQR), Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), Manufacturing procedures, Method statements, Material documentation, Non-conformance reports (NCRs).
• Coordinate technical queries between suppliers and the CWA design team.
• Support implementation of engineering changes during manufacture.
• Ensure fabrication activities comply with project quality requirements, applicable codes and standards.
• Verify implementation of approved ITPs throughout manufacture.
• Monitor hold points and witness points.
• Ensure inspection records and manufacturing dossiers are maintained.
• Support investigations into quality issues and NCRs.
• Promote right-first-time manufacturing principles.
• Monitor fabrication progress against agreed milestones.
• Identify emerging programme risks and propose mitigation measures.
• Produce regular progress reports for the Package Manager.
• Maintain fabrication trackers and action logs.
• Support production of project dashboards and performance metrics.
• Develop effective working relationships with suppliers, inspectors, engineering teams and project stakeholders.
• Act as the primary day-to-day CWA representative at fabrication facilities.
• Coordinate activities between suppliers, independent inspection organisations and project teams.
• Escalate issues requiring commercial or contractual intervention to the Package Manager.
• Promote a positive safety culture.
• Ensure manufacturing activities are undertaken in accordance with project HSE requirements.
• Participate in safety tours, audits and behavioural observations.
• Support investigation of incidents and implementation of corrective actions.
• Capture lessons learned throughout fabrication.
• Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing efficiency and quality.
• Promote collaborative working and best practice across the supply chain.
What are we looking for?
Essential
• Degree or HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Welding Engineering or a
related discipline.
• Demonstrable experience managing complex fabrication or heavy engineering projects.
• Strong understanding of structural steel fabrication, welding and manufacturing processes.
• Experience working with fabrication quality systems and inspection requirements.
• Good understanding of welding procedures, material certification and manufacturing documentation.
• Experience reviewing ITPs and quality documentation.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Experience working with suppliers and managing manufacturing progress.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Competent in Microsoft Office applications.
• Willingness to travel and work predominantly from supplier manufacturing facilities.
Desirable
• Experience within the nuclear, offshore, marine, defence or major infrastructure sectors.
• Knowledge of nuclear quality requirements.
• Familiarity with NEC contracts.
• Understanding of fabrication standards including:
o ISO 3834
o EN 1090
o ISO 9606
o ISO 15614
o BS EN 10204
• CSWIP Welding Inspector qualification.
• NACE or ICorr coating inspection qualification.
• Internal Auditor qualification.
• Project management qualification (APM, PRINCE2 or equivalent).
• Knowledge of Earned Value Management and project controls.
• Experience working with independent inspection bodies (e.g. DNV, Lloyd's Register, TÜV).
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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