Change Lead in Ipswich

Help Shape the UK’s Energy Future. As part of the Civil Works Alliance (CWA), you will support the building of Sizewell C, a 3.2‑gigawatt low‑carbon power station for around 6 million homes. This senior leadership role reports directly to the Head of Project Controls and focuses on change management across the project.

What you’ll be responsible for:

• Lead the delivery and governance of the Change Management process across the CWA, ensuring compliance and consistency.
• Manage the complete lifecycle of change – from SZC directions and instructions through to compensation events, recovery plans and contingency drawdowns.
• Coordinate interrelated changes across sections to maintain program and cost integrity.
• Configure and leverage Oracle Primavera Unifier to track, report and manage all change activities.
• Develop dashboards, metrics and reporting tools that provide visibility of change performance and trends.
• Support strategic decision‑making by integrating cost, time, risk and contract constraints.
• Champion HSE and Nuclear Safety as embedded principles in every change decision.
• Promote Digital Engineering tools and processes, establishing integrated systems linking BIM data with schedule and budget.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with clients (NNB and EDF), acting as a strategic advisor.
• Develop high‑performing teams and drive capability development across the alliance.
• Protect the integrity of the CWA’s cost and program envelopes.

Who you are:

• A results‑driven leader with at least 12–15 years of experience leading project controls on complex, mega‑infrastructure projects for leading international tier 1 contractors.
• Qualified to APM PMQ, APMG Project Planning and Control Practitioner level or equivalent (MRISC preferred).
• Expert in contract, cost and EVM systems, including PRISM, Unifier and InEight.
• Passionate about excellence – willing to go the extra mile and continually search for ways to add value.
• A champion for HSE and Nuclear Safety who embeds these principles throughout your work.
• A collaborative team player who shares knowledge and empowers others to deliver.
• Customer‑focused with the ability to anticipate stakeholder needs and build sustainable relationships.
• Adaptable and energized by change, learning quickly and responding positively to evolving demands.
• An excellent communicator who achieves clarity and impact in all interactions.
• Someone who delivers operational excellence consistently.

Why join us:

You’ll lead change management on a project defining Britain’s energy future – delivering clean, reliable electricity for at least 60 years. You’ll work with innovative teams using cutting‑edge digital systems, supported by a client committed to strategic delivery. Your expertise will directly impact national infrastructure and meet urgent UK energy needs.

What we will offer you:

The CWA is a single delivery organisation made up of the client (Sizewell C) and three parent companies – Balfour Beatty, Bouygues and Laing O’Rourke – which offer market‑leading salaries, generous annual leave entitlements, a pension scheme and other flexible benefits.

About Us:

The CWA celebrates the creativity and innovation that comes from a diverse workforce. Our project is built on five core values: Humility, Positivity, Respect, Solidarity and Clarity. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.