The UK Energy Sector powers ahead with major investment in Sizewell C nuclear plant

As the clock ticks toward 2030, the UK is making its biggest nuclear push in a generation. The development of the Sizewell C nuclear power plant marks a pivotal step toward securing the country’s energy future. Could this be the breakthrough Britain’s grid has been waiting for?

This landmark initiative is part of the government’s £14.2 billion commitment to its largest nuclear programme in decades. Located in Suffolk, Sizewell C is expected to take around ten years to complete and become operational in the 2030s. It will also create 10,000 new jobs, and provide electricity to the equivalent of six million homes. 

In addition, the government has confirmed that Rolls-Royce will lead the development of the UK’s first small modular reactors (SMRs), another crucial step toward energy resilience.

At Morson Group, we’re proud to be involved in advancing the UK’s nuclear ambitions. From supplying specialised talent and engineering expertise to supporting SMR development, we view this as more than just a national milestone. It is the continuation of the legacy we’ve proudly helped build, supporting the UK’s journey toward long-term energy security and net zero.

Nuclear power as a core solution to decarbonising Britain’s grid

As the UK government works toward decarbonising the electricity grid by 2030, nuclear power is becoming an essential part of the transition from fossil fuels to clean, reliable energy.

Plans for the Sizewell C nuclear station, a two-reactor facility on the Suffolk coast near Leiston, have been in development for years. Once operational, it’s expected to generate 3.2 gigawatts of electricity, enough to power six million homes for the next 60 years. It will sit alongside the existing Sizewell B plant and the decommissioned Sizewell A site.

While concerns over biodiversity and environmental impact remain, Sizewell C has also become a model for how nuclear development and nature can coexist. Through detailed ecological planning, the project aims to minimise its footprint, protect local habitats, and even enhance biodiversity where possible.

As Energy Secretary Ed Miliband put it, this £14.2 billion investment is part of the “biggest nuclear programme in a generation”, one designed to “get Britain off the fossil fuel rollercoaster” and usher in a “golden age of clean energy abundance.”

Morson’s commitment to building the UK’s nuclear future

For four decades, Morson has been deeply embedded in the UK’s nuclear programme. At Sizewell B, our Leiston teams from Morson Talent and Morson Projects have provided the expert personnel, safety-critical engineering, and asset management services that keep one of the UK’s most important energy assets running efficiently and safely.

As a founding member of the Sizewell C Consortium, Morson has played an active role in preparing for the next generation of nuclear infrastructure, supporting UK jobs, strengthening supply chains, and building the capability needed to deliver this nationally significant project. 

Beyond large-scale plants, Morson Talent has also contributed to the future of flexible, scalable energy with our work in Small Modular Reactor (SMR) development, delivering the talent whose cutting-edge designs and innovation will help diversify and decarbonise our energy mix. 

Gareth Clark, Associate Director at Morson Group who manages the Leiston office near Sizewell, said:

Morson has long held an office within a mile of the Sizewell site and has been part of the local community for over 30 years. With a strategic emphasis being put on supporting this project with local business and talent, creating so much opportunity in the area, we are extremely proud to play our part in achieving that objective.

As we enter this “golden age” of nuclear investment, Morson is ready to support Sizewell C with our unique blend of engineering excellence, project delivery expertise, and talent solutions. We’re proud to play a role in helping Britain build a cleaner, more resilient, and homegrown energy future.

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