Sizewell C has awarded G4S as principal security provider for the company’s new 3.2GW nuclear power station.

Sizewell C’s nuclear power station is based on the Suffolk coast and is currently under construction.

G4S will supply and support the main Sizewell C construction sites, as well as securing the project’s off-site infrastructure locations.

G4S employs local experts

At the project’s peak, G4S will employ up to 350 people, with the vast majority being recruited from the local community.

It is estimated that employees will complete around 300 apprenticeships over the span of the contract, ranging from level two, to degree level seven qualifications.

G4S has already employed 220 at Sizewell C project locations and 14 are undertaking apprenticeships.

“Significant positive impact”

James Self, Account Director for G4S, Sizewell C said: “We are really proud to be a trusted partner for this vital project and we are committed to playing our part in having a significant positive impact on the local community.

“We are investing in developing our people to ensure they get the most out of their careers at Sizewell C.

“We have employed people from a wide range of backgrounds who haven’t worked in security before, but have transferable skills and we provide the training they need.

“The security solutions deployed will encompass cutting-edge systems and security technology – many of which have been tried and tested successfully at Hinkley Point C – and around 300 Enhanced Security Officers (ESOs).

“Whenever possible and applicable, we will use what we have learnt at Hinkley Point C to bring the greatest benefit to this project, whether that’s the use of the best technology and systems, or the highest quality training and development for our people,” finalised Self.

Sizewell C commits to local community

Sizewell C‘s security control room is set to act as a hub for site communications and will issue security tasks.

This will be supported by nuclear site regulation compliant technical infrastructure to provide high-security data storage, sourced through a local supply chain and a team of experts and engineers to maintain it.

Sizewell C is said to provide low-carbon electricity to six million homes for at least 60 years and save nine million tonnes of carbon dioxide from entering the atmosphere annually.  

The project is said to support thousands of jobs across the UK, with the aims of creating 1,500 apprenticeships – delivering 70% of its construction value to British suppliers. 

“New opportunities”

Damian Leydon, Site Delivery Director, Sizewell C said: “G4S bring the very highest level of safety and security to all our sites in Suffolk, making an important contribution in helping us deliver this incredible project for the UK.

“This project is creating thousands of job opportunities here in Suffolk and across the UK – and this new contract will create hundreds more new opportunities over the next decade of construction,” highlighted Leydon.