FULL JOB DESCRIPTION
About us
Sizewell C is one of the UK’s most significant infrastructure megaprojects, delivering secure, low-carbon electricity for generations. The project plays a vital role in the UK’s energy security, climate goals, and long-term economic growth. Working at Sizewell C means contributing to a nationally important programme at the forefront of nuclear innovation and infrastructure delivery.
Employer: Sizewell C
Position: Project Engineer (combined with Assistant Project Manager tasks)
Salary: £40,000 – £56,000 per year
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
Work location: Suffolk
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary aligned with experience
- 28 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days after 5 years, plus bank holidays
- Up to 5% annual performance bonus
- Defined Contribution Pension Scheme
- Hybrid working model
- Opportunity to work on a nationally critical infrastructure project
- Exposure to industry-leading systems and large-scale delivery environments
- Potential visa sponsorship (subject to eligibility and requirements)
Other Benefits:
- Employer pension contribution up to 15% (with up to 7.5% employee contribution)
- Flexible benefits allowance for additional lifestyle and wellbeing options
- Long-term career development on a 60+ year energy programme
- Strong focus on safety, quality, and professional standards
- Diverse, inclusive, and collaborative working culture
Your Role Will Include:
- Support the Project Manager in the day-to-day delivery of project scope
- Act as the “engineering conscience,” ensuring intent, compliance, and constructability
- Coordinate engineering, construction, and commissioning interfaces
- Facilitate site-based problem solving and escalate technical or logistical issues
- Monitor site progress and verify completed works
- Support quality assurance processes, inspections, and NCR management
- Manage and coordinate technical queries (TQs/RFIs) with designers and contractors
- Assist with stakeholder engagement and project communications
- Support change control, planning, reporting, and governance activities
- Contribute to risk, change, and issue management processes
- Participate in readiness reviews, assurance activities, and hold-points
What We’re Looking For:
Essential:
- Degree in Engineering, Construction, or a related discipline
- Experience in a project delivery environment within construction or regulated sectors
- Experience working with multi-disciplinary engineering teams
- Demonstrated site-based construction or installation experience
- Knowledge of CDM Regulations, QA processes, and safety standards
- Strong communication, coordination, and organisational skills
- Proficiency in AutoCAD
- Ability to interpret technical drawings and documentation
- Working toward or holding membership of a recognised professional institution (e.g., ICE, IMechE)
Desirable:
- Experience in the nuclear industry
- Project Management qualifications (PFQ/PMQ or equivalent)
- Experience supporting Project or Package Managers
- Awareness of project controls (cost, schedule, risk)
This is a rare opportunity to be part of a landmark UK infrastructure project that will shape the nation’s energy future for decades. If you’re an engineer who thrives in complex environments, enjoys bridging technical and project delivery teams, and wants to contribute to something truly impactful, this role offers challenge, growth, and long-term career significance.
Work Location: Hybrid
APPLICATION PROCESS
If you’re interested in this role, CLICK HERE and apply now!