INA Site Inspector – Civil Engineering

Job Description

Independent Nuclear Assurance (INA) Site Inspector – Civil Engineering

Sizewell

C. The power of good for Britain.

INA Site Inspector (Sizewell

C)

Location: Sizewell C, Leiston, Suffolk (On-site with occasional remote working, and the opportunity to discuss a more flexible or part‑time approach where possible).

Contract: Permanent, full-time.

Salary: Starting at £77,000 or higher, depending on experience and qualifications (Grade C–D), plus benefits.

• Annual Leave: 28 days per annum, increasing to 30 days after 5 years of service, plus bank holidays.
• Bonus:
  Up to 5% annual bonus.
• Flexible Working:
  Options for flexible working arrangements to suit your needs and the business.
• Pension Contributions:
  Defined Contribution Pension Scheme with up to 7.5% employee contribution / 15% employer contribution.
• Flexible Benefits:
  Additional allowance for a variety of benefits.

Closing date:
Sunday 27th February 2026.

Sizewell C isn’t just a nuclear power station – it’s a vital part of Britain’s clean energy future. By joining our team, you’ll contribute to one of the UK’s most ambitious and exciting infrastructure projects, helping power millions of homes and supporting the transition to net zero.

INA is the internal regulator for the Sizewell C (SZC) project, providing independent oversight across a broad scope of project activities. Our work is risk‑informed, enabling us to support, regulate, inspect and assure activities, arrangements, decision‑making and behaviours across the project.

Our mission is to deliver efficient, effective and trusted independent regulation that upholds standards and enables continual improvement throughout the SZC Project, upholding standards and enabling continual improvement.

As a Site Inspector within INA’s Independent Site Inspection Team you will take the lead in the independent oversight of site civil engineering activities. You will provide assurance that construction works are being planned and executed in line with approved designs and appropriate standards, while meeting key safety and quality requirements.

Your role will empower you to challenge gaps, promote best practice, and support high‑quality, safe and compliant delivery. You will engage with the client team, contractors, designers, external regulators and a wide range of stakeholders through site walkdowns, independent assessments (technical and non‑technical), and observation of key site activities.

There will also be opportunities to broaden your skills through involvement in other areas within INA’s remit, such as Environment, Emergency Preparedness and Security.

We are seeking an experienced Civil Engineer who has ideally worked on major, multi‑disciplinary construction projects, as well as within a design environment. We are looking for the following knowledge and experience:

Technical:

• Degree qualification in Civil Engineering (or closely related discipline).
• Progressing towards or holding Chartered status with the ICE or IStruct
  
  E.
• Strong knowledge of civil engineering design and construction processes and standards, with an ability to identify risks and propose alternative solutions.
• Ability to interpret construction information (drawings, models, bar bending schedules, specifications) and undertake site inspections to assess site conformance with the above.
• Ability to review construction RAMS and undertake site inspections to assess site conformance with these.
• Ability to review design output and confirm alignment with construction information.
• Have a keen eye for detail, experienced in report writing and ability to articulate complex issues.
• Experience in construction management is desirable but not essential.
• An understanding of key CDM responsibilities is beneficial.

Non-Technical:

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with others within the INA team and across Sizewell
  
  C.
• A willingness and ability to appropriately challenge unsafe behaviours or practices.
• Ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Commitment to the highest standards of safety and quality.