Technical Lead

Technical Lead – Main Civils Works

Location: Orwell Park/Suffolk  

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

The Civil Works Alliance (CWA), appointed by the Sizewell C client, unites three industry-leading contractors — Laing O'Rourke, Bouygues, and Balfour Beatty — to deliver the full civils scope, including Enabling Earthworks, Main Civil Works, and Marine and Tunnelling.

Join us at the forefront of one of the UK's most ambitious infrastructure projects! As the Technical Lead reporting directly to the Senior Project Manager, you'll take charge of a talented team of engineers and surveyors, driving the successful delivery of complex stainless-steel pools, tanks, liners, sumps, and bespoke embedded components. This is your chance to lead critical engineering efforts that will shape the future of Sizewell C and make a tangible impact on the energy landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of all engineering activities related to the Contractor's Design (excluding permanent design) and fabrication of required components throughout the project lifecycle.
• Select, manage, and coordinate Tier 2 subcontractors to ensure smooth fabrication and delivery processes.
• Oversee delivery and on-site commissioning of stainless-steel pools, tanks, liners, sumps, and special embedded parts in line with project timelines and requirements.
• Liaise with key stakeholders to ensure compliance with customer drawings, specifications, and regulatory standards.
• Produce and maintain all necessary technical documentation to support the delivery and commissioning of components.
• Identify, govern, and manage resolution of technical issues, queries, and non-conformances, collaborating closely with the Responsible Designer and other stakeholders.
• Ensure timely resolution of technical challenges to prevent any impact on the overall project programme.
• Manage Temporary Works, Welding, Fabrication, and Surveying activities within a highly regulated manufacturing environment.
• Maintain strict adherence to quality, safety, and regulatory requirements throughout all engineering and fabrication processes.

What skills & experience are we looking for?

Knowledge & Skills

• Proven experience in the design, manufacture, assembly, and installation of large-scale stainless-steel fabrications.
• Experience working on nuclear construction sites, with a strong focus on regulatory compliance, quality assurance, and health & safety standards.
• Familiarity with EPR design principles and operating within the framework of an NEC-type contract.
• Skilled in writing, managing, and reviewing technical documentation and design drawings.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing a team of engineers to successfully deliver projects in line with requirements.
• Ability to manage technical queries effectively and collaborate with customers to resolve issues.
• Proficiency in Navisworks and other 3D engineering and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software packages.
• Strong engineering expertise with a hands-on approach.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of liaising with all levels of stakeholders.
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related discipline.

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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