Workforce Manager (Labour Manager) in Leiston

The Geotechnical Sub Alliance (GSA) is at the forefront of the Sizewell C nuclear power station development – one of the UK’s largest and most exciting infrastructure programmes. We’re responsible for preparing the foundations of the entire site: designing and constructing cut‑off walls, retaining structures, soil improvements and more. Using advanced geotechnical engineering and world‑class construction technologies, this is a rare opportunity to contribute to a national project that will shape the UK’s clean‑energy future.

As a Workforce Manager, you will oversee the allocation, coordination, and performance of frontline workers for GSA on Sizewell C, ensuring efficient workforce deployment, effective stakeholder communication, and timely recruitment of labour.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Coordinate the allocation and deployment of frontline workers across Sizewell C to meet operational demands.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with Workforce Managers and operational teams across all business units.
• Monitor and analyse workforce performance and productivity, implementing improvements where required.
• Support talent development through mentoring and identifying high‑potential individuals.
• Lead performance management processes, including conducting investigations and disciplinary actions.
• Provide expert guidance on disciplinary matters, ensuring compliance with policies relating to attendance, timekeeping, and workforce conduct.
• Support payroll processes, including the review and approval of weekly timesheets in collaboration with the Workforce Resource Manager.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment of frontline workers, including sourcing agency labour.
• Produce regular workforce performance reports and contribute to future workforce forecasting across the GSA.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of CIJC WRA agreements, updates, and industry changes.
• Continuously review and improve workforce coordination processes to drive efficiency and effectiveness.
• Ensure clear, consistent communication between operational teams and key stakeholders.

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• Strong communicator and relationship builder.
• Works positively within teams and the ability to work autonomously.
• The ability to recognise, promote, encourage and develop talent for future leadership roles.
• Highly organised with strong prioritisation skills.
• Excellent time management.
• Understanding and awareness of HR.
• Strong IT skills including Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Shows drive, ambition and initiative.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety.

Desirable:

• Construction or major infrastructure experience.
• Experience producing operational or workforce reports.
• Knowledge of workforce legislation.
• Relevant professional and technical qualifications are desirable and can be provided.

Why Bachy Soletanche?

When you join the world’s largest specialist geotechnical contractor, you’re part of an international community of over 10,000 experts, based in 31 countries around the world. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to prestigious, ground-breaking projects, using the very latest tools and technology to solve complex problems, constantly learn new skills and take your career in any direction. As well as being part of a landmark project and working in a collaborative alliance environment, we offer:

Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus (based on personal/project performance).
• Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme (min. 5% company contribution).
• Enhanced Sick Pay (after probation).
• Income Protection, Private Medical Insurance and Life Assurance.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays per year (increasing with service).
• Option to purchase additional annual leave.
• Paid annual professional memberships.
• Volunteering days.
• Professional growth and development.

Equal Opportunities

Bachy Soletanche is committed to equal opportunities in employment with the aim of ensuring that everyone who applies to work for us receives fair treatment. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief and pregnancy/maternity.