At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage the off-site fabrication of complex components for the Sizewell C project.
- Company: Join a leading organisation in the Civil Works Alliance shaping the UK's energy future.
- Benefits: Market-leading salary, generous leave, pension scheme, and flexible benefits.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with strong values and excellent career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Be part of a groundbreaking infrastructure project delivering clean energy for millions.
- Qualifications: Degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering and experience in large infrastructure projects.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 70000 £ per year.
Help shape the UK's energy future. PTS opportunity 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 and playing a key role in our energy future, supplying reliable, clean electricity for at least 60 years.
This role will be within the Main Civil Works Section.
What will you do?
The CWA is recruiting a Package Manager to play a critical role in the off-site manufacture and delivery of complex fabricated components for the Sizewell C project. This role sits within the Transverse Manufacturing team and focuses on managing a Tier 1 supply chain partner responsible for nuclear-grade fabrication activities. This is a high-impact opportunity to work on a once-in-a-generation infrastructure programme, ensuring right-first-time delivery and seamless integration from factory to site.
The Package Manager will take ownership of the end-to-end management of a manufacturing package, ensuring components are designed, fabricated, inspected, documented and delivered in line with strict nuclear quality and programme requirements.
Key responsibilities include:
- Acting as the day-to-day engineering interface with the Tier 1 sub-contractor
- Managing off-site fabrication of complex steel components, modular assemblies and embedded parts
- Ensuring early and accurate interpretation of engineering design releases and interface requirements
- Coordinating engineering, design, manufacturing and construction teams to avoid rework and late changes
- Supporting the transition from manufacturing through to on-site installation and integration
- Championing safety, quality and right-first-time delivery across the supply chain
What are we looking for?
The successful candidate will be accountable for technical oversight, supplier performance and delivery assurance within a highly regulated environment. This includes:
- Leading technical coordination across engineering, manufacturing and construction disciplines
- Reviewing and approving manufacturing drawings, specifications and technical documentation
- Managing RFIs, FCRs, NCRs and maintaining configuration control in line with SZC governance
- Ensuring compliance with nuclear-grade quality requirements, including welding, NDT and material traceability
- Identifying and mitigating risks across the manufacturing lifecycle
- Supporting and guiding junior engineers within the team
- Building strong, collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders and Tier 1 suppliers
Candidates will typically bring:
- A degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent)
- Significant experience in off-site fabrication of complex components within large infrastructure projects
- Strong understanding of nuclear or similarly regulated environments
- Proven supplier and stakeholder management capability
- Clear communication skills and sound technical judgement
- Eligibility for UK security vetting (normally requiring UK residency for at least three of the past five years)
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 industry leading packages including market leading salaries, generous annual leave entitlements, pension scheme and other flexible benefits.
About Us
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: Humility, Positivity, Respect, Solidarity, and Clarity. By joining us, you'll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work, speak up, and share your ideas. 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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Package Manager - PTS in Kesgrave employer: CWA: Civil Works Alliance
As a Package Manager with the Civil Works Alliance, you will be part of a pioneering project that shapes the UK's energy future through the construction of Sizewell C, a significant low-carbon power station. The company offers a supportive work culture that values diversity and innovation, alongside competitive salaries, generous leave entitlements, and a robust pension scheme, ensuring that employees are well-equipped for both personal and professional growth. With a commitment to safety and quality, this role provides a unique opportunity to contribute to a once-in-a-generation infrastructure programme while fostering collaborative relationships within a highly regulated environment.
