Job Description

6667
Leiston
Permanent

Pre-Construction Interfaces Engineer - Enabling & Earthworks

Location:

Suffolk (Sizewell C Site)



Join the exciting journey of one of the UK's largest nuclear projects at

Sizewell C

!



The

Civil Works Alliance (CWA)

is seeking a Pre-Construction Interfaces Engineer to ensure successful management of consenting and licensing activities across the Enabling and Earthworks scope. You'll play a crucial role liaising with regulators and consent bodies, ensuring all proposed methodologies and designs are compliant, and supporting the integration of programmes across the project.



This role is central to ensuring compliance with the Development Consent Order (DCO), Marine Management Organisation (MMO) requirements, Environment Agency licensing, and other legal frameworks, while maintaining strong working relationships with client teams, stakeholders and regulators.



CWA, appointed by the Sizewell C client, brings together three leading contractors -- Laing O'Rourke, Bouygues, and Balfour Beatty -- to deliver the civils scope including Enabling Earthworks, Main Civil Works, and Marine and Tunnelling.

Key Responsibilities

Support delivery of the CWA Consents Strategy and Licensing Procedures Liaise with consent bodies, Sizewell B and local stakeholders to ensure compliance and maintain strong working relationships Ensure methodology and designs comply with DCO, MMO, EA and other licensing requirements Co-ordinate the MMO Licence application and DCO "Deed of Obligation" requirements for the portion works Produce and maintain documentation for the Sizewell C Consents team Assist with development of integrated programmes and Portion Execution Plans Support monthly, quarterly and annual reporting to the client and licensing bodies Provide monthly forecasts, liabilities and input to Risk and Opportunity registers for Consents and Licences Help ensure knowledge capture and lessons learned are embedded in preconstruction processes

What skills & experience are we looking for?

Essential:

Knowledge of construction techniques and consenting/licensing interfaces Understanding of DCO, PINS and EA licensing requirements Previous experience working with consenting and licensing bodies on major infrastructure projects Strong understanding of marine construction and working in marine environments Financial and budget management awareness

Desirable:

Experience in a nuclear or similarly regulated environment Experience engaging with local stakeholders and communities

Why SZC?

This is your chance to contribute to one of the UK's most ambitious infrastructure projects, shaping the future of energy while working in a supportive, dynamic environment. Be part of a team that values innovation, safety, and sustainability at every stage of the journey--from investment to construction and beyond.

About Laing O'Rourke

We are an international engineering and construction company delivering state-of-the-art infrastructure and buildings projects for clients in the UK, Middle East and Australia.



Certainty, reliability, quality - this is what our clients want. And at Laing O'Rourke, we have more than 150 years of experience delivering it. Laing O'Rourke's story is one of energy, passion, ambition, people and teamwork. We harness the power of our experience, stretching back over a century and a half to deliver certainty for our clients.



As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we would like to enable access to candidates with long term health conditions and disabilities through the 'Offer an interview scheme'. This supports applicants that meet the essential criteria by offering an interview for the advertised position. Please let us know prior to interview what adjustments are required as well as discussing how we can support you in the workplace.



We want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you need the application form in an alternative format or you would like to know more about our recruitment process, please email

resourcingteam@laingorourke.com

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