Job Description

About the role

Be part of this 'once in a generation' project that will deliver clean energy to 6 million homes for the next 60 years. Sizewell C will see the creation of a 3.2 Gigawatt nuclear power station on the Suffolk coast to provide reliable load low-carbon electricity.


The Civil Works Alliance is an extended delivery enterprise involving Sizewell C and three international construction companies: Balfour Beatty, Bouygues Travaux Publics and Laing O'Rourke.


We are more than just an alliance, we are bringing together a single delivery organisation with years of learning and experience from other major complex infrastructure programmes worldwide.

What you'll be doing

The purpose of the role is to employ a skilled and versatile Drone Coordinator who is also a certified Drone Pilot with proven experience in data processing, GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and data management. This role involves coordinating drone operations, flying UAVs for data collection, managing flight logistics and compliance, and processing spatial data for analysis and reporting. The ideal candidate will bridge technical drone work with strategic data insights to support our operational, environmental, or infrastructure projects

Who we're looking for

Required Qualifications:

Certified UAV/Drone Pilot (e.g.,CAA, A2 CofC, GVC, RPCs) Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Geography, Geomatics, Remote Sensing, Engineering, or related
field.

2+ years of experience in drone operations and geospatial data processing. Proficient in GIS software (ArcGIS, QGIS) and photogrammetry tools (Pix4D, DroneDeploy, Propeller,
Agisoft Metashape, etc.).

Experience with various digital data formats. Strong understanding of airspace regulations, safety protocols, and UAV best practice

Desirable Skills:

Programming or scripting experience (e.g., Python, SQL) for spatial data analysis or automation. Familiarity with cloud-based GIS platforms (e.g., ArcGIS from Esri UK, QGIS (open-source), Maptitude
Google Earth).

Knowledge of remote sensing, civil engineering & digital engineering. Excellent communication, project coordination, and problem-solving skills.

Working Conditions:

Combination of fieldwork and office-based tasks. Project based (Suffolk) Hybrid working (based on candidate's experience)

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: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com



Job Reference: BBUK14021