Venesky Brown is looking for a Project Engineer to work with Sizewell C in London/Suffolk.
This is a day rate contract role, with hybrid working in their London office.
Sizewell C (SZC) is one of the most exciting and largest megaprojects in the UK, whilst being at the forefront of the UK’s climate change agenda and energy policy. When completed, it will provide dependable electricity to 6 million homes for 60 years, which along with renewables, will support Britain to achieve Net Zero by 2050.
Job Purpose/Overview:
The SZC Project Team is a growing, diverse and collaborative organisation committed to engaging stakeholders, triggering development consent and preparing the project for the start of construction. The Engineering & Technical function within the Civil Works Programme (CWP) is an integral part of this project, responsible for the:
- Definition of the design, engineering, and technical requirements;
- Leadership of the delivery of all CWP design (from requirements definition to acceptance), including management of the Engineering & Technical budget and associated resources and supply chain to deliver the design to the CWP Delivery teams.
- Integration of constructability requirements and design integration within the Civil Works Programme and with Site Establishment and Offsite Infrastructure
The Project Engineer will be part of the Engineering & Technical function within the Civil Works Programme and report to the Technical Engineering Manager.
Principal Accountabilities:
The Project Engineer will provide support to the Technical Engineering Manager, and will be responsible to:
- Support the definition or validation the SZC Technical Requirements and Specification, including engagement with EDF Nuclear Services and SZC Design Authority.
- Support the management of technical Open Points and Design Changes This includes supporting progression through the technical governance processes including Replication Principles, Technical Direction Forum (TDF), No Change Committee (NCC) and Non-Permanent Works Change Committee (NPWCC).
- Support the Design Technical Assurance for the end-to-end design and ensuring SZC acceptance can be provided, including reviews and approvals as defined by the surveillance plans.
- Support risk management through Risk Management Processes.
- Support the Design Manager in technical input for Early Warnings, Compensation Events, Technical Queries, General Communications etc from L3 Design Supply Chain, including engagement with relevant SZC and RD technical stakeholders. (Noting for NI and CIBOP scope where a CEL is appointed, this service shall be provided by the CEL in the perimeter of that contract).
- Support the co-ordination on technical interfaces with other parties, for example Site Establishment and Off-Site Infrastructure; NI Programme; CIBOP Programme; and Sizewell B.
- Support compliance with SZC Engineering and Design processes, e.g. Design Management Plans, to deliver the whole lifecycle of the Design, from Technical Requirement capture to EDR.
- Collaborate with the team in delivery of design in accordance with the Contract Schedule’s under their management and linked to the Integrated Work Schedule (IWS).
Requirements:
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of design activities in:
- Heavy civil engineering structures, including reinforced concrete and structural steel, and familiarity with current design standards and working practices (e.g. British Standards); and/or
- External works, including drainage, utilities, paved and unpaved surfaces, earthworks, access and accessibility, construction logistics and familiarity with current UK design standards and working practices; and/or
- Managing designs and teams, including integration, design and delivery management.
- Experience in, and a desire to provide, technical assistance and collaboration within a technically orientated delivery team
- Experience of working with focused technical teams including technical direction of suppliers
- Experience of working in project teams
- Ability to communicate and engage effectively at within the project team and if required across a range of levels: Management Team, SZC stakeholders, design delivery teams, Design Authority, Regulators etc
Desirable
- Experience in the nuclear sector, particularly in the design and implementation of safety-related structures, systems and components
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
- Honours Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering or equivalent
Desirable
- Experience in delivery or management of design of Civil Engineering projects.
- Chartered Engineer (MICE or MIStructE) or working towards chartership
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About Venesky Brown:
Venesky Brown, a UK-based Recruitment Agency, specialises in Construction, Engineering, Infrastructure, IT & Digital, and Professional Services. Established in 2005, we’ve evolved into industry leaders, driven by our mission to inspire and empower through meaningful employment.
Our distinguishing factors include exceptional customer service and a proven record of delivering results. We are privileged to support major UK projects and contribute significantly to Government Frameworks.
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