Szc Technical Lead - London, United Kingdom - Balfour Beatty

Balfour Beatty
Balfour Beatty
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About the role
Technical Lead - Sizewell C

The Opportunity
As part of our plan to secure a low-carbon energy future, EDF Energy is leading the
way in building a fleet of safe, reliable nuclear power stations in the UK. Sizewell C
(SZC) is a proposed new nuclear station that has been granted planning permission
with construction expected to commence in 2024. It is a nationally significant
infrastructure project with a vital role in the UK's climate change agenda and energy
policy. The project will have a big impact in the drive to reduce carbon emissions in
the UK.
Sizewell C (SZC) is a landmark project to plan, design and build two EPR nuclear
reactors located on the East Coast of Suffolk. Sizewell C (SZC) will be a next-of-a
- kind nuclear power plant, using the same technology and design as the Hinkley Point
C nuclear power plant under construction in Somerset.
The impact of Sizewell C (SZC) stretches beyond the immediate project site, both in
delivering low carbon electricity to 6 million households, as well as in creating a step
change in local, regional, and national economic growth and delivering wider social
and environmental benefits. As part of our plan to secure a low-carbon energy future,
EDF Energy is leading the way in building a fleet of safe, reliable nuclear power
stations in the UK. Sizewell C (SZC) is a proposed new nuclear station that has been
granted planning permission with construction expected to commence in [2024]. It is
a nationally significant infrastructure project with a vital role in the UK's climate
change agenda and energy policy. The project will have a big impact in the drive to
reduce carbon emissions in the UK

What you'll be doing
The role

To provide technical leadership and management to ensure the development and delivery of the, Enabling Works - Cut Off Wall (COW), early works packages - SSSI, NW Corner, Sea Defence and Advance Trials work scope as part of the overarching Civils Programme of SZC

Principle accountabilities

  • Define the work scope to be delivered within the technical elements contract or package of work and the interfaces to the other elements of the programme.
  • Understand the scope, programme and deliverables of the Designers.
  • Securing the required technical resources to meet their project requirements, ensuring the maintenance of SQEP for any assigned resource and promptly identifying any personnel shortfalls or issues within the technical team.
  • Maintaining effective communications with all stakeholders (particularly design team and supply chain from a technical perspective) and execute the project or PEP strategies within their contract or package of work.
  • Drive the delivery of the technical contract or package activities to ensure they are delivered safely, on time, to budget, meeting business and technical requirements.
  • Anticipate, manage and resolve technical issues within the contact or package. Identify risks and facilitate the resolution of all issues raised.
  • Ensure the List of Deliverables (LOD) relating to the scope of work is delivered.
  • Ensure that lessonslearnt and knowledgecapture are practiced as business as usual.
  • Interface with other programmes to ensure a highlevel view of how the total project is progressing and to identify and adopt the use of best practice.
  • Ensure that contract or package contractual requirements are fulfilled.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all project team members

Who we're looking for

  • Experience in leading technical aspects of major Geotechnical projects at ECI and delivery phases,
  • Experience in leaded RC detailing teams
  • Demonstrate success in managing and developing:
  • Engineering design, contract and field execution strategies for project delivery
  • Major and varied Geotechnical Projects
  • Control of risk and change
  • Experience of successfully engaging groups of stakeholders.
  • Able to demonstrate strong management skills including technical project management, change management and facilitation.
  • Proficient in the use of design and risk tools.
  • Experience of managing design teams internal and external.
  • Good presentation, influencing and facilitation skills.
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills, able to develop relationships and maintain effective networks.
  • Strong commercial management, numerical and analytical skills.
  • Degree and chartered status in an engineering, construction or other related field.
  • Good knowledge of CDM Regulations and requirements.
Desirable

  • Chartered Engineer

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.


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 fr
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