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General Foreman
CWA
Sizewell C

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

• Significant experience as a General Foreman on major civil engineering projects (earthworks, highways, infrastructure, or large‑scale industrial sites preferred).
• Strong understanding of heavy plant operations, site logistics, and safe systems of work.
• Experience managing teams during night operations (desirable but not essential).
• SMSTS or SSSTS certification (SMSTS preferred).
• CSCS card (Supervisory or higher).
• First aid at work (advantageous).
• Demonstrated ability to lead multi‑disciplinary teams and work to tight programmes.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to manage subcontractors effectively.

The role is responsible the delivery in the delivery of high profile projects involving earthworks, deep drainage and reinforced concrete construction, to ensure that customer expectations are exceeded and enhanced experience for all involved in the scheme. Solution orientated individual, with ability to analyse risks and benefits of options to resolve identified issues. Proven experience of working to tight deadlines with an ability to prioritise and multi-task.

Capable of taking ownership of the works or a section of the works from start to finish, including the handover of the works.

For this role you must have evidence of right to work in the UK. As a project, we do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.