Civils contractors have welcomed the UK Government’s announcement of a multi-billion pound investment to build Sizewell C, hailing the move as a significant step forward for the country’s energy resilience, economic growth, and the long-term future of the civil engineering sector.
The £14.2 billion investment, announced by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, will support the creation of thousands of high-skilled jobs across the UK.
With full-scale construction of Sizewell C set to begin later this year, the Civil Engineering Contractors Association (CECA) said the project will provide a vital pipeline of work for the UK’s civils contractors and their supply chains.
Commenting, CECA Chief Executive Alasdair Reisner said: “This announcement is a landmark moment for the UK’s energy and infrastructure sectors.
“Sizewell C represents not only a major investment in the country’s clean energy future, but also a once-in-a-generation opportunity to create thousands of high-quality jobs, develop skills, and drive regional economic growth.
“CECA members are primed to deliver this nationally significant project, which will require world-class expertise and will act as a springboard for the development of a new generation of highly-skilled well-paid jobs, in both its delivery by contractors on site and in the supply chain that supports them.
“CECA has long argued that only a mixed portfolio of electricity generation, of which new nuclear must be a leading component, can deliver a net zero economy fit for the needs of 21st century Britain.
“Today’s announcement comes ahead of this week’s Spending Review, in which the UK Government is due to make significant investments in infrastructure to strengthen the UK economy and future-proof the nation in a challenging geopolitical environment.
“We look forward to working closely with the UK Government, clients, and our members to ensure the successful delivery of Sizewell C, maximising opportunities for UK businesses, and delivering clean power for generations to come.”
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CECA PRESS RELEASE: Multi-Billion Pound Investment In Sizewell C A ‘Major Boost’ For UK Infrastructure – Immed. 10 June 2025