Manager, Brand Management -FMCG & Food in Kesgrave

Help shape the UK's energy future with the Civil Works Alliance (CWA), supporting Sizewell C. As part of the CWA, you will support the building of Sizewell C, a 3.2-gigawatt power station generating low-carbon electricity for around 6 million homes.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Innovation Manager to join our Business Improvement & Innovation Centre of Excellence. The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• A wide variety of innovation and improvement activities to enhance efficiency, productivity, and quality within the Civil Works Alliance.
• Identifying, developing, and driving transformative initiatives while championing an innovation culture.
• Training, coaching, and mentoring employees at all levels on the tools and methods that support innovation.
• Contributing to the development of the CWA innovation strategy.
• Identifying, evaluating, and implementing innovative technologies, processes, and methodologies that enhance Sizewell C smart replication.
• Managing a portfolio of innovation projects and providing leadership in day-to-day operations.
• Ensuring all innovation initiatives align with nuclear safety, quality, and compliance standards.
• Tracking and reporting on innovation KPIs and ROI to senior leadership.
• Horizon scanning industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory developments relevant to nuclear and civil infrastructure.
• Facilitating cross-functional workshops and innovation sprints to generate and develop ideas.
• Collaborating with engineering, digital, and operational teams to pilot and scale innovations.
• Coaching project teams on innovation frameworks (e.g., Design Thinking, Lean, Agile).
• Building partnerships with academia, startups, and technology providers.
• Promoting an innovation culture.

This role requires proven expertise in innovation in large and complex civil engineering infrastructure, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Project Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 7-10 years of experience in innovation, transformation, or continuous improvement roles within construction or infrastructure.
• Proven track record of delivering innovation in large-scale, complex projects.
• Experience working in or with nuclear, energy, or other highly regulated sectors.
• Professional certification in Innovation Management, Change Management, or similar (preferred).
• Digital and data fluency.

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 industry-leading packages including market-leading salaries, generous annual leave entitlements, pension scheme, and other flexible benefits.

The CWA celebrates the creativity and innovation that comes from a diverse workforce, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, especially those from under-represented communities. Our project is built on five core values. 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.

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