At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the delivery of major infrastructure projects, ensuring safety, quality, and budget compliance.
- Company: Join Sizewell C, a key player in the UK's infrastructure development.
- Benefits: Enjoy 28 days annual leave, flexible benefits, and a generous pension scheme.
- Other info: Work in a dynamic environment with opportunities for career growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on significant projects that shape the future of energy in Britain.
- Qualifications: Experience in large industrial projects and strong contract management skills required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Location: Leiston, Suffolk (4/5 days onsite)
Permanent | Full‑time
28 days annual leave + bank holidays increasing to 30 days after 5 years
Up to 5% bonus
Pension: up to 7.5% employee contribution and 15% employer contribution
Flexible Benefits
Closing date: Thursday 2 July 2026
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Delivery Project Manager to join the Main Site Development team at Sizewell C – one of the UK’s most significant infrastructure projects. You will lead the design, procurement, and construction delivery of a defined infrastructure package, focused on industrial buildings and associated external works. Managing the full project lifecycle, you’ll ensure delivery is safe, on time, on budget, and to the required quality standards. Reporting to a Senior Project Manager, you will take ownership of contract delivery and lead multidisciplinary teams across complex construction activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver procurement strategies, including defining Employer’s Requirements
- Lead tendering, evaluation, and award of Design & Build contracts
- Manage contractor performance across programme, cost, and quality
- Ensure designs are buildable, cost-effective, and aligned to programme
- Coordinate interfaces with suppliers, contractors, and surrounding works
- Oversee large-scale industrial construction including buildings and external works
- Manage risk, change, and budget (incl. reporting to stakeholders)
- Lead and support delivery teams, including Assistant Project Managers
- Ensure effective stakeholder engagement across internal and external parties
Project Scope
- Contracts ranging from £250k to £150m
- Delivery of industrial buildings, warehouses, roads, utilities, and logistics areas
- Leadership of small teams and coordination with large contractor workforces
About You
- Proven experience delivering large industrial or logistics facilities
- Strong background in Design & Build contract procurement and delivery
- Experience across design, procurement, and construction phases
- Knowledge of structural steel, heavy-duty slabs, and external works
- Experience managing contractors in complex, regulated environments
- Strong understanding of cost, programme, risk, and change control
- Familiarity with NEC and/or FIDIC contracts
- Degree-qualified and ideally professionally chartered
- Understanding of RIBA stages
- Experience in nuclear or highly regulated sectors
- Knowledge of CDM regulations and nuclear quality standards
- Experience with crane systems or mechanical handling integration
- Background in logistics hubs or manufacturing facilities
Are you ready to make an impact? Apply now and be part of something extraordinary at Sizewell C.
Delivery Project Manager- Buildings in Leiston employer: CWA
At Sizewell C, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where your contributions directly impact one of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects. With competitive benefits including up to 30 days of annual leave, a generous pension scheme, and opportunities for professional growth, our team thrives in a culture that values collaboration and innovation. Join us in Leiston, Suffolk, and be part of a dedicated team committed to delivering excellence in construction and project management.
