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As part of the CWA (Civil Works Alliance), you will support the building of Sizewell C. Sizewell C will be a 3.2-gigawatt power station generating low-carbon electricity for around 6 million homes and will play a key role in our energy future, supplying reliable, clean electricity for at least 60 years. This role will be within the Marine and Tunnels Section.

What will you do?

The Work Placement shall be expected to support the Avonmouth Delivery Team in their day-to-day activities, as well as shadowing the larger Avonmouth team i.e the support functions - Survey, H,S,E,W, Methods, Temporary Works, Lifting etc. The Work Placement shall gain further experience and knowledge of the construction industry and understand the importance of cross-functional collaboration in construction.

Key responsibilities

  • Support the Site Team to perform daily monitoring and reporting of subcontractors works.
  • Support the Survey Team in setting out and management of control points
  • Shadow the methods and design teams in both permanent & temporary works design
  • Support the H,S,E&W Team in their inspections and work activities.

Knowledge, skills, qualifications & experience

Essential

  • College level enrolment in STEM based subjects (E.g. Maths, Physics, Engineering).
  • Familiarity with engineering tools and software (e.g. AutoCAD, Navisworks, SolidWorks).
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team

What we will offer you?

The CWA is a single delivery organisation made of up of the client (Sizewell C) and three parent companies - Balfour Beatty, Bouygues and Laing O’Rourke - which offer industry leading packages including market leading salaries, generous annual leave entitlements, pension scheme and other flexible benefits.

About us

The CWA celebrates the creativity and innovation that comes from a diverse workforce, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds — especially those from under‑represented communities. Our project is built on five core values: Humility, Positivity, Respect, Solidarity, and Clarity.

By joining us, you’ll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work, speak up, and share your ideas.

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