Help Shape the UK's Energy Future
Construction Manager Opportunity with the Civil Works Alliance (CWA), Supporting Sizewell C
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. This role will be within the CWA Wide Section.
What will you do?
- Provide program-wide construction integration, planning, readiness, and logistics leadership to ensure construction activities are properly sequenced, packaged, coordinated, and ready for safe execution .
- Act as the primary link between Construction Services strategy and delivery teams , enabling successful mobilization and construction starts.
- Lead cross-functional coordination between delivery, engineering, planning, and logistics teams to align construction sequencing with program objectives.
Check below to see if you have what is needed for this opportunity, and if so, make an application asap.
Drive the implementation of construction delivery strategies and installation philosophies. - Oversee Advanced Work Packaging (AWP) by ensuring Construction Work Packages (CWPs) and Installation Work Packages (IWPs) align with construction sequencing and logistics requirements.
- Lead readiness reviews for upcoming construction activities, verifying readiness evidence packs and resolving critical issues.
- Oversee logistics planning , ensuring access, laydown areas, lifting arrangements, and delivery strategies support construction objectives.
- Produce construction readiness reports , dashboards, and governance papers to provide visibility of constraints, interfaces, and emerging risks.
What are we looking for?
Experience :
- Extensive experience in construction management, integration, and coordination for large-scale infrastructure or nuclear projects .
- Proven track record in Advanced Work Packaging (AWP), readiness assurance, and logistics integration .
- Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing interfaces across multiple workstreams.
- Strong background in construction sequencing, mobilization, and governance
- Familiarity with nuclear or highly regulated environments is highly desirable.
Skills :
- Exceptional leadership and team management skills to drive collaboration across delivery teams.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to identify and resolve constraints and risks.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills to align construction requirements with program objectives.
- Ability to develop and implement construction strategies, sequencing plans, and readiness dashboards .
- Organizational skills to manage multiple priorities and ensure timely delivery of construction packages.
Qualifications :
- Relevant degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field .
- Professional membership of a recognized institution (eg, CIOB, ICE, or APM ) is highly desirable.
- Chartered status (eg, MCIOB, MICE) is advantageous.
- Project Management qualification (eg, APM PMQ, Prince 2 ) is a plus.
What we will offer you?
The CWA is a single delivery organisation made of 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. xiskglj We are committed to protecting your privacy. If you decide to apply, please avoid including sensitive personal data in your CV.
Construction Manager in Leiston employer: CWA: Civil Works Alliance
As a Technical Lead with the Civil Works Alliance, you will be part of a pioneering team dedicated to shaping the UK's energy future through the construction of Sizewell C. Our company fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, offering extensive employee growth opportunities and a commitment to sustainability that makes us an exceptional employer. Join us in making a meaningful impact while enjoying the flexibility of remote work and the chance to contribute to a project that will provide clean electricity for millions.
