Overview
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
To lead the environment & sustainability teams within the wider SZC team providing sustainability and environmental leadership, co-ordination, support and advice on all aspects of sustainability and the environment. This also includes ensuring that the CWA meets all legal and company standards and help deliver a culture of continual improvement whilst ensuring contractual and regulatory requirements are delivered. Though this role will be focussed on the SZC project, there will be expectations for reach back into the parent company and to ensure alignment to corporate strategy and lessons learnt.
- Development and Implementation of the E&S strategy for the CWA.
- Providing E+S Leadership. Advise and guide all levels within Sizewell C and the project organisation including Project Directors, Project Managers, Project Engineers, peers, operatives, office staff and subcontractors.
- Manage, support, develop and coach Environmental and Sustainability Managers and Advisors
- Ensure the delivery of the environmental and sustainability commitments for SZC with respect to the CWA Scope.
- Responsible for the management of sustainability and environmental risks and mitigation, consultation with client, stakeholders and regulators (where required).
- Produce environment and sustainability reports externally for customers and internally for the projects as required.
- Utilise the findings from reporting data, assessments, external and internal audits to drive sustainability action plans and inform key business decisions.
- Promoting the EDF, SZC and CWA Values across the SZC scheme
- Implementing the standards and expectations across their Project /Business area
- Ensure the project complies with all Regulations, Company Policies, DCO and the BMS/EMS and that it is continually improved.
- Ensure that the Project teams are supported to meet their contractual, compliance and business management system requirements.
- Manage the E&S resources to meet the requirements of the Project
- Ensure lessons learned are effectively communicated and implemented from incidents and audits.
- Regular communication and promoting engagement with key stakeholders.
- Support the Project during incident/accident investigations.
- Support the E&S upskilling and development of the business operational teams, assisting in the identification of site E+S training needs.
- Promote E&S initiatives and innovations.
- Conducting site E&S Inspections, visits & joint tours
Who we’re looking for
Essential:
- Proven experience in the Civils/Utilities industry in an environmental and/or sustainability role
- Proven experience of leading a team
- Cost estimation and commercial awareness
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with ability to operate in a range of environments.
- Able to demonstrate the ability to positively influence environment and sustainability within projects
- Excellent organisational skills
- Experience in Implementing ISO
Desirable:
- Degree in relevant field
- MS Office – Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point to a high standard
- Cost estimation and commercial awareness
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with ability to operate in a range of environments.
- Excellent organisational skills
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.
- 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
We are 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: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com
