Senior Engineer - Sizewell C

Senior Engineer – Sizewell C

Location: Sizewell, Suffolk

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: £60,000 - £70,000

Package Includes: Accommodation, car allowance/van, bonus and 10% pension

Reports to: Engineering Manager / Project Lead Engineer

 

About the Project

Sizewell C is a nationally significant infrastructure project, delivering a new nuclear power station in Suffolk. The project will provide low-carbon electricity to millions of homes and play a central role in achieving the UK’s net-zero targets.

Role Overview

As a Senior Engineer, you will be responsible for leading technical delivery within your discipline, ensuring that design, engineering, and construction activities meet the project’s safety, quality, cost, and programme requirements. You will act as a key interface between design, construction, and client stakeholders, contributing to one of the most complex and high-profile engineering projects in the UK.

Key Responsibilities



Provide technical leadership and engineering support across assigned project packages.

Review and approve design submissions, ensuring compliance with nuclear safety, regulatory standards, and project specifications.

Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, contractors, and suppliers to resolve engineering challenges.

Ensure that construction works are delivered to the required quality, safety, and environmental standards.

Manage engineering changes, risks, and issues, escalating where necessary.

Support the development of junior engineers and promote best practice.

Contribute to continuous improvement, lessons learned, and innovation initiatives.

Prepare and present reports, technical documentation, and progress updates to senior management and stakeholders. 

 

Requirements



Degree in Civil Engineering or HND/HNC Equivalent

Chartered Engineer status (or working towards).

Strong background in delivering major infrastructure or nuclear/energy projects.

Excellent understanding of engineering management processes, construction methodologies, and safety-critical environments.

Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders.

Strong problem-solving, organisational, and communication skills.Desirable



Experience in the nuclear sector or regulated industries (rail, defence, oil & gas).

Knowledge of UK nuclear licensing and regulatory frameworks (ONR, EA).

Previous experience on Hinkley Point C or similar mega-projects.What We Offer



Competitive salary and benefits package.

Opportunities for career development and progression within a nationally significant project.

The chance to work on one of the most complex engineering projects in Europe, shaping the UK’s clean energy future