Continuous Improvement Manager

Overview

Be part of this ‘once in a generation’ project that will deliver clean energy to 6 million homes for the next 60 years. Sizewell C will see the creation of a 3.2-Gigawatt nuclear power station on the Suffolk coast to provide reliable low-carbon electricity. The Civil Works Alliance is an extended delivery enterprise involving Sizewell C and three international construction companies: Balfour Beatty, Bouygues Travaux Publics and Laing O’Rourke. We are more than just an alliance, we are bringing together a single delivery organisation with years of learning and experience from other major complex infrastructure programmes worldwide. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Continuous Improvement Manager to join our Business Improvement & Innovation Centre of Excellence. The successful candidate will be responsible for a wide variety of improvement activities to enhance efficiency, productivity, and quality within the Civil Works Alliance. This role requires a proven expertise in process improvement in large and complex civil engineering infrastructure, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams. This is an exceptional opportunity for someone with a passion for driving operational excellence to make a significant impact within one of the largest infrastructure programmes in the country. If you are ready to drive real change within a high-profile project and want to contribute to the UK’s energy future, please click the following link to submit your application.

Responsibilities

• Implement, embed and sustain daily / weekly visual performance management system.
• Lead and facilitate process improvement initiatives across the Civil Works Alliance.
• Using root cause analysis, value stream mapping and other structured problem-solving tools to identify areas for improvement.
• Develop and implement process improvement and visual management strategies, methodologies, and tools to enhance project performance.
• Conduct data analysis to monitor the effectiveness of process improvements and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Delivery Sections and Enabling Functions and other stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes.
• Facilitate improvement workshops with Delivery Sections.
• Provide training to educate delivery team on process improvement techniques and best practices.
• Provide coaching to Section/Site CI Leads.
• Create and maintain documentation related to process improvements, including process maps, flowcharts, and reports.
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and best practices in process improvement.
• Provide regular updates and reports to senior management on the status of process improvement initiatives.

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor\’s degree in Civil Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Project Management, or a related field. A master’s degree is preferred.
• Proven experience as a Process Improvement Specialist or similar role in large-scale infrastructure or construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of process improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, Last Planner or related frameworks.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyse complex processes and develop innovative solutions.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis and process mapping tools such as Minitab, Microsoft Viso or similar software.
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams.
• Familiarity with industry standards, regulations, and best practices in civil works and infrastructure projects. Knowledge of Nuclear sector would be a plus.
• Certifications in process improvement (e.g., Six Sigma/ Lean Six Sigma Black Belt) are highly desirable.