About the role
SZC is ultimately owned by two shareholders, EDF and HMG. The shareholders hold their investment in SZC through NNB Holdings Company (SZC) Limited. Over the course of the current shareholding arrangements the shareholdings of the two shareholders will change.
The shareholders will fund SZC up until Financial Close through equity in line with the approved schedule and budget. SZC’s business is to design, finance, construct, commission, operate, maintain, and eventually decommission the nuclear power plant and related infrastructure (including activities relating to hydrogen, direct air capture and/or desalination) at Sizewell C in Suffolk. The principal objectives of the current development phase of the SZC project are to agree and implement the Capital Raise Plan, including completing an equity and debt raise, agree the core supply chain contracts and obtain the regulatory permits and licences required for the construction phase of the Project (including the core environmental permits and nuclear site licence).
Prior to the government investment decision SZC operated as part of EDF in the Nuclear Development business unit and was staffed by EDF colleagues and independent contractors who are now in the process of transferring to the direct employment of SZC. It is setting itself up as an organisation capable of delivering a new nuclear power plant, from investment case and funding, to construction, commissioning, operations, maintenance and decommissioning.
The SZC construction programme has a technical and commercial business case predicated on technical replication of Hinkley Point C.
What you’ll be doing

The Consents Engineer will support the Delivery team, working closely with the SZC consent team, in the identification of the need for all Consents, the production of relevant supporting information and management of any conditions applied to approved Consents. They will develop & co-ordinate the supporting information and documentation for Consent submittals. Requirements of the role include requesting, compiling, and providing feedback on the required technical documentation necessary for Pre-Application submission in conjunction with the SZC Consent team. They will liaise with the Consents team on requirements and provision of suitable information to support the Application. They will also liaise with other relevant technical teams to provide relevant information including supply chain. Liaison with Consent Granting Bodies/ regulators will be via the SZC Consents team to ensure single point of contact. In addition, the Consent Engineer will provide a reporting function to the Project Manager on the progress of Consents and associated risks. Prior to construction the Consents Engineer will check all necessary Consents are in place for works, conditions applied to consents are being monitored and adhered to.

• Identify Consentable areas within a scope of works and provide support and guidance on the Consent needs to the wider team.
• Review upcoming works with SZC Consents Team and planners to ensure commencement dates are achievable.
• Develop a working understanding of the contract and technical requirements of various Consents including but not limited to Water, Ecology, Marine and Noise & Vibration. (Deferring to the SZC Consents team expertise for issue of consents advice and guidance to the wider project team and response to consent related queries.)
• Liaise with SZC Consent Team to track the progress of upcoming, ongoing, and completed Consents, tracking in line with the project programme.
• Provide feedback to the Project Manager on future Consents requirements so these can be incorporated into the programme utilising SZC Consent team durations
• Attendance to Early engagement, Pre-Application and Consent review meetings with the relevant Consent Granting Bodies (CGB) and Regulators, as co-ordinated by the SZC Consents team.
• Provide feedback to the Project Manager from engagements with CBG’s
• Co-ordinate supporting technical documentation from supply chain, method led engineering and design for consent submissions
• Provide a “go-no go” assurance review on all necessary consents being in place before work on an activity commences
• Be fully aware of the programme requirements and assist in ensuring that all activities and decisions are prioritised based on the need to minimise risk.
• Maintain effective records of how consent conditions are being adhered to and collate evidence
• Actively manage own self-development - for example through participation in ICE/ CIOB activities or through ‘on-the job’ training opportunities.

Who we’re looking for

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Essential

• A strong communicator that can use a variety of methods when communicating with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Able to chair meetings, creating a collaborative platform for attendees to contribute to.
• Takes ownership of tasks and communicating outcomes.
• Manages the production of tasks and monitoring progress.
• Able to work on own initiative and seek out opportunities in line with level of responsibility.
• A willingness to learn and actively seek out information off their own accord.
• Good time management and organised.
• Very competent in data management using Microsoft Excel.

The Consents Engineer will support the Delivery team, working closely with the SZC consent team, in the identification of the need for all Consents, the production of relevant supporting information and management of any conditions applied to approved Consents. They will develop & co-ordinate the supporting information and documentation for Consent submittals. Requirements of the role include requesting, compiling, and providing feedback on the required technical documentation necessary for Pre-Application submission in conjunction with the SZC Consent team. They will liaise with the Consents team on requirements and provision of suitable information to support the Application. They will also liaise with other relevant technical teams to provide relevant information including supply chain. Liaison with Consent Granting Bodies/ regulators will be via the SZC Consents team to ensure single point of contact. In addition, the Consent Engineer will provide a reporting function to the Project Manager on the progress of Consents and associated risks. Prior to construction the Consents Engineer will check all necessary Consents are in place for works, conditions applied to consents are being monitored and adhered to.

• Identify Consentable areas within a scope of works and provide support and guidance on the Consent needs to the wider team.
• Review upcoming works with SZC Consents Team and planners to ensure commencement dates are achievable.
• Develop a working understanding of the contract and technical requirements of various Consents including but not limited to Water, Ecology, Marine and Noise & Vibration. (Deferring to the SZC Consents team expertise for issue of consents advice and guidance to the wider project team and response to consent related queries.)
• Liaise with SZC Consent Team to track the progress of upcoming, ongoing, and completed Consents, tracking in line with the project programme.
• Provide feedback to the Project Manager on future Consents requirements so these can be incorporated into the programme utilising SZC Consent team durations
• Attendance to Early engagement, Pre-Application and Consent review meetings with the relevant Consent Granting Bodies (CGB) and Regulators, as co-ordinated by the SZC Consents team.
• Provide feedback to the Project Manager from engagements with CBG’s
• Co-ordinate supporting technical documentation from supply chain, method led engineering and design for consent submissions
• Provide a “go-no go” assurance review on all necessary consents being in place before work on an activity commences
• Be fully aware of the programme requirements and assist in ensuring that all activities and decisions are prioritised based on the need to minimise risk.
• Maintain effective records of how consent conditions are being adhered to and collate evidence
• Actively manage own self-development - for example through participation in ICE/ CIOB activities or through ‘on-the job’ training opportunities

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. 42 hours per week.
• 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