At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead innovative projects to enhance efficiency and productivity in civil engineering.
- Company: Join the Civil Works Alliance, shaping the UK's energy future with Sizewell C.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous leave, pension scheme, and flexible benefits.
- Other info: Diverse workforce encouraged; excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on clean energy while fostering a culture of innovation.
- Qualifications: Experience in innovation within construction or infrastructure; degree in relevant field.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 £ per year.
Help Shape the UKs Energy Future. As part of the CWA (Civil Works Alliance), you will support the building of Sizewell C. Sizewell C will be a 3.2-gigawatt power station generating low-carbon electricity for around 6 million homes and will play a key role in our energy future, supplying reliable, clean electricity for at least 60 years.
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.
- Identify, develop, and drive transformative initiatives while championing an innovation culture by aligning overall Alliance vision and values with innovative thinking.
- Train/coach/mentor employees at all levels on the tools and methods that support innovation.
- Contribute to development of CWA innovation strategy.
- Identify, evaluate, and implement innovative technologies, processes, and methodologies that enhance Sizewell C smart replication.
- Manage a portfolio of innovation projects providing leadership in the day-to-day operations of the activities.
- Ensure all innovation initiatives align with nuclear safety, quality, and compliance standards.
- Track and report on innovation KPIs and ROI to senior leadership.
- Horizon scanning industry trends, emerging technologies and regulatory developments relevant to nuclear and civil infrastructure.
- Facilitate cross-functional workshops and innovation sprints to generate and develop ideas.
- Collaborate with engineering, digital, and operational teams to pilot and scale innovations.
- Coach project teams on innovation frameworks (e.g., Design Thinking, Lean, Agile).
- Build partnerships with academia, startups, and technology providers.
- Promote an innovation culture.
This role requires a 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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