Senior Agent - Sizewell C - Sizewell C site based - Leiston

Balfour Beatty; Leiston; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

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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.

What you'll be doing

The purpose of the role is to provide management, leadership and control of a multi-disciplinary team comprising Sub Agents, Section Engineers, Site Engineers & Foremen.

Health Safety & Environmental

1. Sets targets and KPI's in line with Project / Business objectives and monitors performance.
2. Carries out periodic Safety & Environment Tours as required by the Project H & S Plan.
3. Assists Lead in Incident Investigation and information gathering / review.
4. Appraises improvement options and actions / instigates as appropriate.
5. Leads periodic risk reviews and takes output forward to the Project Risk Register.
6. Monitors effectiveness of the H & S Management System.
7. Keeps up to date with changes in legislation and cascades information to the team.

Engineering Control

1. Ensures that sufficient resources are allocated to the Works Section and that each has an appropriate level of ability.
2. Guides & coaches in technical requirements, construction issues and techniques of setting out.
3. Strong understanding of temporary works and timescales for implementation into the works.

Quality

1. Sets targets and KPI's in line with Project objectives and monitors performance.
2. Ensures site audits are undertaken and takes appropriate action on the findings.
3. Appraises improvement options and leads / instigates actions as appropriate.
4. Implements systems and processes to manage the quality of the constructive works.
5. Involved in working groups focused on Improvement Areas.
6. Overall ownership of Handover Documentation for Section.
7. Liaise with designer to resolve technical issues.

Productivity

1. Sets targets and KPI's in line with key outputs and monitors performance, reporting Section Progress.
2. Carry out constructive analysis of fully resourced programme.
3. Manages sub-contractor performance based on KPI's.
4. Ensures production of resourced programmes to reflect overall construction programme.
5. Chairs prescribed Short Interval Control section meetings to review performance on site.

Who we're looking for

1. 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 and capable of stopping operations when necessary.
2. 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.
3. Solution orientated approach to issue resolution.
4. Strong work ethic with flexibility to work unsociable hours/nights as required by the programme.
5. Able to work on own initiative and seek out opportunities in line with level of responsibility.
6. Excellent team player and leader, able to work competently and independently without supervision.
7. Able and willing to make decisions following consideration of options based on best available information; track record of solution orientated approach to resolve issues.
8. Strong communication skills with good interpersonal and influencing skills.
9. Good report writing skills.
10. Proficient IT skills.
11. Excellent role model for team and demonstrates required behaviours to align to business, project and team objectives.

Essential

1. HNC/HND/Degree in a construction or engineering discipline would be preferable and/or relevant Site Experience.
2. Holds a current driving license and CSCS Card.

Desirable

1. Achieved professional accreditation (eg ICE, IHT).
2. 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.

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. 42 hours per week.
• 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.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: [e-mail]