Hundreds attend Sizewell C’s second Ipswich careers fair of 2025

• Over 500 people attended the fair, hosted by the University of Suffolk 

• It followed a series of successful jobs fairs across the county, with a further two being held by the end of the year 

• At peak construction at least a third of the 7,900 workforce – around 2,600 jobs – will come from East Anglia 

Sizewell C hosted its second Ipswich-based careers fair of 2025 this week, continuing its mission to connect local people with job and training opportunities. 

Held at the University of Suffolk on 27 August, the event welcomed over 500 attendees and featured more than 20 supply chain partners, all showcasing a wide range of jobs, apprenticeships, and training opportunities.  

The fair, delivered in partnership with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), attracted a diverse audience – from students fresh off exam results to experienced professionals exploring new career paths. 

The three-hour event followed well-attended careers fairs in Lowestoft and Leiston earlier this year, which along with the first Ipswich careers fair, attracted around 1,000 visitors.  

Stuart Allsopp, Jobs Service Lead at Sizewell C, said: “It was an inspiring day at the University of Suffolk, where over 500 attendees came together to explore the exciting opportunities available at Sizewell C and connect with our brilliant supply chain partners. 

“There’s an incredible breadth of opportunities at Sizewell C – and these events are really important for us to ensure even more people are aware of what’s on offer, and understand the many pathways onto the project. Huge thanks to everyone who joined us and helped make the event a success.” 

Sizewell C has pledged to deliver at least 500 jobs for Ipswich residents during the plant’s construction – a commitment made in partnership with the town’s MP, Jack Abbott.  

The initiative ensures Ipswich will benefit directly from the significant employment opportunities the nuclear power plant project will generate. 

Sizewell C has also pledged to spend £2bn with companies based in Suffolk, and at peak construction at least a third of the 7,900 workforce – around 2,600 jobs – will come from East Anglia.    

Some of those roles will be based at Orwell Logistics Park in Ipswich, where Sizewell C has leased 1 million square feet of space for office operations and equipment storage. 

Looking ahead, Sizewell C and the DWP plan to host additional careers fairs in Leiston this October and in Lowestoft in December. 

For more information about careers at Sizewell C, visit: www.sizewellc.com/jobs