Site Sub Agent - Sizewell C, Suffolk

at  Balfour Beatty

WHY JOIN US?

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.
• 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…

About us
Balfour Beatty’s Major Projects business is delivering some of the UK’s most complex and iconic infrastructure projects including HS2, the new high-speed railway and the first nuclear power station in a generation, Hinkley Point C. Using the latest technology, we’re driving productivity and creating a lasting legacy by delivering sustainable solutions that strengthen communities.
From consultancy and design, to all aspects of construction and maintenance. We have the proven expertise to deliver large-scale projects safely and successfully.

Experience with the Utilities / Construction Industry

• CSCS card
• SSSTS or SMSTS qualifie

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. EDF will be an important supplier of nuclear capability for the SZC
Programme from its established nuclear business footprint in the UK.
Key stakeholders are: UK Government, relevant Government departments and agencies including Treasury
BEIS, EDF, Financial investors and institutions, Regulators, Alliance partners and local communities.
Position Site Sub Agent
Position Holder Name / Vacant
Line Manager Agent/Project Manager
Function Alliance CWA
Location Suffolk
What you’ll be doing
The scope of the Enabling Works and Earthwork is the design, planning, procurement and execution of
some of the early SZC civils scope including – SSSI Crossing, ground improvements, dewatering,
diaphragm walls, sea defence, marine bulk import facility (MBIF), beach landing facility (BLF), construction
drainage outfall and bulk Earthworks.

Principal Accountabilities, Activities and Decisions

• Section budget monitoring and ownership. Identifies changes to works information on drawings and

wider commercial and contractual implications. Able to gather information for and produce contract

required documentation to support commercial recovery.

• Manages a team of Section Engineers and Site Engineers
• Reviews Method Statements and Risk Assessments and makes improvements as appropriate
• Able to lead an Accident / Incident Investigation (HFACS and ‘Four Page Report’)
• Carries out trend analysis and identifies improvement areas from audits and near misses
• Carries out field audits and confirms the sufficiency of control documentation
• Production and implementation of Permits to Work, specifically Confined Space Permits and Hot

Works Permits

• Strong understanding of temporary works and timescales for implementation into the works
• Guides & coaches subordinates in technical requirements and techniques of setting out
• Guides and coaches subordinates in resolution of construction issues, drawing on experience and

accepted industry best practice

• Ownership of whole process of production, checking and submission of Handover Documentation

(Green Files or equivalent)

• Implements systems and processes to support construction of the works in accordance with the

specification (eg Materials Approval, NCR, Handover Documentation)

• Carries out trend analysis of the above and identifies improvement areas for non conformance and

business improvement

• Carries out Independent Inspections of their own section and of others
• Carries out Site Audits to check works and documentation compliance
• Produces a fully resourced stage programme in the accepted format / software
• Tracks and monitors KPI compliance and recommends improvements to systems 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
Who we’re looking for
Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Able to clearly communicate the requirements of a safe system of work to ensure that these are followed

accurately. Suggests and implements improvements to systems

• Capable of taking ownership of tasks and communicating outcomes with clarity; experienced at

encouraging direct reports to do the same and managing a team to ensure tasks are carried out

effectively and key messages cascaded

• Strong work ethic with flexibility to work unsociable hours/nights
• Able to work on own initiative and seek out opportunities in line with level of responsibility
• Excellent team player, able to work competently and independently without continuous supervision
• Strong communication skills with good interpersonal and influencing skills
• Solution orientated approach to issue resolution
• Excellent role model for development of team members and demonstrates required behaviours to align to

project and team objectives

• Understands method statements and risk assessments, able to develop new and improved safe systems

of work

• Understands the principles of Accident / Incident Investigation and has good working knowledge of the

process

• Good working knowledge of current H&S Legislation
• A full understanding of technical requirements and techniques of setting out and coaching of team

members

• Allocates correct resource levels and identifies additional requirements
• Track record of solution orientated approach to issue resolution
• Strong understanding of requirements for handover, including certification
• Able to produce a fully resourced stage programme in the accepted format / software
• Able to measure and track KPIs for enhanced productivity
• Strong knowledge and management of construction process in one or more of the following areas:

Earthworks/Drainage, Pavement, Comms, Structures, Roadworks
Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• HNC/HND/Degree in an electrical or engineering discipline would be preferable and/or relevant Site

Experience with the Utilities / Construction Industry

• CSCS card
• SSSTS or SMSTS qualified

Why work for us
Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

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.
• 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