At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the delivery of a critical backfill package for Sizewell C, shaping the UK's energy future.
- Company: Join the Civil Works Alliance, a collaboration of industry leaders in infrastructure.
- Benefits: Market-leading salary, generous leave, pension scheme, and flexible benefits.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace that values creativity and innovation.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on a major project that powers millions of homes sustainably.
- Qualifications: Experience in large-scale civil engineering and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
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 power station generating low-carbon electricity for around 6 million homes.
This role will be within the Main Civil Works Section.
What will you do?
- Lead the delivery of a critical backfill package within the Main Civil Works programme at Sizewell C.
- Drive collaboration between technical, commercial and operational teams.
- Define strategy and develop execution plans through to overseeing delivery on site.
- Manage design coordination with client consultants, engineering teams and alliance partners.
- Develop and validate construction methodologies, sequencing and 4D models.
- Oversee cost planning, budgeting and financial performance.
- Support procurement activities including subcontractor scope definition, tendering and contract negotiation.
- Define the delivery strategy and produce the Project Execution Plan.
- Drive safe, on-time, and on-budget delivery while maintaining quality and compliance standards.
- Manage construction progress, reporting to key stakeholders.
- Lead quality assurance activities, including defining inspection strategies.
- Identify and resolve technical and operational challenges.
- Manage interfaces with adjacent works.
- Champion health, safety and environmental excellence.
- Ensure effective resource planning and availability to meet delivery requirements.
What are we looking for?
- Proven experience leading large-scale civil engineering projects.
- Strong expertise in earthworks, excavation and backfill operations.
- Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams.
- Experience managing programme delivery, including planning and cost control.
- Knowledge of NEC4 contracts and working within joint ventures or alliances (desirable).
- Professional membership with APM, PMI or similar.
- CSCS Black Card (or equivalent).
- Strong leadership behaviours aligned to collaboration, clarity, respect and continuous improvement.
- A proactive and solutions-focused approach.
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.
Senior Project Manager in Kesgrave employer: CWA: Civil Works Alliance
As a Senior Project Manager with the Civil Works Alliance at Sizewell C, you will be part of a pioneering team dedicated to shaping the UK's energy future. Our inclusive work culture fosters collaboration and innovation, offering competitive salaries, generous leave, and a commitment to employee growth through diverse opportunities. Join us in making a meaningful impact on sustainable energy while enjoying the benefits of working within a supportive and dynamic environment.
