Senior Preconstruction Engineer (260716)

  • CWA
  • Nacton, Suffolk
  • 01/05/2026
Full time Construction

Job Description

What will you do?

  • Assist the Project and Package Managers in day-to-day tasks during the pre-construction phase
  • In depth review of subcontractor design deliverables including management plans, drawings, 3D models, risk registers, and construction plans
  • Generate site installation drawings, time slices, and 4D construction sequences using CAD or BIM software
  • Support pre-construction design and methods development into construction delivery:
  • Support construction methodology solutions development in-line with design development
  • Support the development of construction sequencing following Method-led Construction principles
  • Support the integration of temporary works design with permanent works design through the application of sound engineering principles
  • Develop the concept temporary works schemes required, draft design briefs and review temporary works design deliverables
  • Develop logistics strategies and support Subcontractors developing logistic management plans for delivery of the works
  • Coordinate and collaborate with a variety of discipline specialists (both in-house capability and external supply chain) on several concurrent projects, either at bid or pre-construction stage, or during early stages of construction, adopting the Method-led Construction approach
  • Develop and visualise construction schedules using 4D planning tools to support methodology options
  • Support the adoption of modern methods of construction to improve productivity
  • Identify risks associated with the works, support the development of mitigations
  • Record lessons learnt and capturing knowledge for the future
  • Utilise BIM tools (Navisworks, AutoCAD) to enhance design coordination and construction planning
  • Identify ambiguities within design, proposes changes and raise RFI, FCR, TQY.
  • Assist the Project and Package Managers in day-to-day subcontract management

What are we looking for?

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

  • Project experience in complex / major complex project environments (at Site Engineer / Section Engineer level or equivalent)
  • Up-to-date knowledge of construction methodologies
  • Understanding of project planning and resourcing
  • Up-to-date knowledge of industry standard safe systems of work
  • Ensure responsibilities under CDM Regulations
  • Applied knowledge of modern methods of construction and digital planning tools
  • Proficient in working with digital models and BIM environments (e.g., Navisworks)
  • Deadline-focussed outputs
  • Interpersonal and communications skills
  • Facilitation skills
  • Proficient in AutoCAD for technical drawing and design coordination
  • Proficient in BIM tools, particularly Navisworks, for model review and 4D sequencing
  • Ability to generate site installation drawings, time slices, and 4D construction sequences
  • Experience reviewing subcontractor design deliverables including drawings, models, and risk registers

Desirable

  • Confidence to propose innovative solutions and challenge conventional construction approaches constructively

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

  • Degree in relevant discipline
  • Previous experience in civil construction or mechanical industry
  • CSCS card

Desirable:

  • Experience in nuclear industry
  • Temporary Works Coordinator or Supervisor experience

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.