Fabrication Manager

About the role

Fabrication Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day management and oversight of the fabrication activities associated with major structural steel and mechanical fabrication packages within the Sizewell C Marine & Tunnels programme.

Working as part of the Marine & Tunnels Fabrication Delivery Team, the role will be predominantly based at supplier manufacturing facilities (primarily within the UK) to provide continuous oversight of fabrication activities, ensuring works are delivered safely, to the required quality standards, in accordance with programme and contractual requirements.

Reporting to the Package Manager, the Fabrication Manager will act as the primary engineering and delivery interface between the Civil Works Alliance (CWA), the fabricator, independent assurance bodies and the wider project team. The role provides technical leadership during manufacture while driving progress, managing quality compliance and ensuring timely resolution of engineering and production issues.

This is a permanent position within the Sizewell C Civil Works Alliance.

What you'll be doing

Fabrication Delivery

• Provide day-to-day oversight of fabrication activities at supplier manufacturing facilities.
• Monitor manufacturing progress against the approved programme and identify risks to delivery.
• Support the Package Manager in managing fabrication contracts throughout manufacture.
• Attend regular production meetings with suppliers and provide clear reporting on progress, issues and recovery actions.
• Challenge fabrication methodologies and production sequencing where improvements can be made.
• Monitor supplier productivity and manufacturing performance.

Technical Oversight

• Review fabrication documentation to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Support technical reviews of:
• Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS)
• Procedure Qualification Records (PQR/WPQR)
• Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs)
• Manufacturing procedures
• Method statements
• Material documentation
• Non-conformance reports (NCRs)
• Coordinate technical queries between suppliers and the CWA design team.
• Support implementation of engineering changes during manufacture.

Quality Assurance

• Ensure fabrication activities comply with project quality requirements, applicable codes and standards.
• Verify implementation of approved ITPs throughout manufacture.
• Monitor hold points and witness points.
• Ensure inspection records and manufacturing dossiers are maintained.
• Support investigations into quality issues and NCRs.
• Promote right-first-time manufacturing principles.

Programme & Reporting

• Monitor fabrication progress against agreed milestones.
• Identify emerging programme risks and propose mitigation measures.
• Produce regular progress reports for the Package Manager.
• Maintain fabrication trackers and action logs.
• Support production of project dashboards and performance metrics.

Stakeholder Management

• Develop effective working relationships with suppliers, inspectors, engineering teams and project stakeholders.
• Act as the primary day-to-day CWA representative at fabrication facilities.
• Coordinate activities between suppliers, independent inspection organisations and project teams.
• Escalate issues requiring commercial or contractual intervention to the Package Manager.

Health, Safety & Environmental

• Promote a positive safety culture.
• Ensure manufacturing activities are undertaken in accordance with project HSE requirements.
• Participate in safety tours, audits and behavioural observations.
• Support investigation of incidents and implementation of corrective actions.

Continuous Improvement

• Capture lessons learned throughout fabrication.
• Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing efficiency and quality.
• Promote collaborative working and best practice across the supply chain.

Who we're looking for

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Degree or HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Welding Engineering or a related discipline.
• Demonstrable experience managing complex fabrication or heavy engineering projects.
• Strong understanding of structural steel fabrication, welding and manufacturing processes.
• Experience working with fabrication quality systems and inspection requirements.
• Good understanding of welding procedures, material certification and manufacturing documentation.
• Experience reviewing ITPs and quality documentation.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Experience working with suppliers and managing manufacturing progress.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Competent in Microsoft Office applications.
• Willingness to travel and work predominantly from supplier manufacturing facilities.

Desirable

• Experience within the nuclear, offshore, marine, defence or major infrastructure sectors.
• Knowledge of nuclear quality requirements.
• Familiarity with NEC contracts.
• Understanding of fabrication standards including:
• ISO 3834
• EN 1090
• ISO 9606
• ISO 15614
• BS EN 10204
• CSWIP Welding Inspector qualification.
• NACE or ICorr coating inspection qualification.
• Internal Auditor qualification.
• Project management qualification (APM, PRINCE2 or equivalent).
• Knowledge of Earned Value Management and project controls.
• Experience working with independent inspection bodies (e.g. DNV, Lloyd's Register, TÜV).

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK's most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn't rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package that's right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

• Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
• Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more

About us

Balfour Beatty's Major Projects business is delivering some of the UK's most complex and iconic infrastructure projects including HS2, the new high-speed railway and the first nuclear power station in a generation, Hinkley Point C. Using the latest technology, we're driving productivity and creating a lasting legacy by delivering sustainable solutions that strengthen communities.

From consultancy and design, to all aspects of construction and maintenance. We have the proven expertise to deliver large-scale projects safely and successfully.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty, we want everyone to be able to thrive and achieve their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. We're making great progress through our Value Everyone DEI Action Plan, but we know we've got more to do. Find out more about our values and DEI initiatives .

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