Project Manager in Leiston

Project 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 Enabling and Earthwork Section.

What will you do?

• Creates a culture of openness and trust in reporting of Health and Safety matters.
• Sets and manages targets and KPI’s in line with Project / Business objectives and monitors performance, steering towards success.
• Leads / Reviews Accident / Incident Investigations. Reviews and appraises findings and leads / directs the appropriate action arising.
• Implements culture for change when required.
• Appraises safety improvement options and leads action within SZC CWA and Supply Chain.
• Leads periodic risk reviews and takes output forward to the Project Risk Register.
• Keeps up to date with changes in legislation and cascades information to the team.
• Must ensure appropriate consents/ permits and licenses are supported, obtained and complied with, from relevant regulatory bodies.
• Ensures that sufficient resources are allocated to the Works Section and that each has an appropriate level of ability.
• Identifies longer term strategic training to support individual development as required.
• Good knowledge and experience of nuclear environments and the specific protocol/procedures of managing the construction works.
• Sets targets and KPI’s in line with Project objectives and monitors performance.
• Ensures site audits are undertaken and takes appropriate action on the findings.
• Appraises improvement options and leads / instigates actions as appropriate.
• Manages the implementation of systems and processes for Right First-Time approach.
• Leads working groups focused on Improvement Areas.
• Overall ownership of Handover Documentation for Section.
• Conducts Lessons learned investigations, shares learning and implements improvement plans.
• Drives Lean initiatives to improve project efficiency.
• Carry out constructive analysis of fully resourced programme.
• Manages sub-contractor performance based on KPI’s.
• Ensures production of operational target programmes to reflect overall construction programme.
• Reports progress and reasons for difference within Project Review meetings.
• Liaises with off-site functions for knowledge sharing and best practice.
• Sets and aligns targets and KPI’s in line with budget forecast.
• Has ownership of weekly cost meetings and identification of improvement areas and allocation of appropriate actions to team members.
• Reports progress and reasons for difference within CV meetings.
• Oversees the preparation of a cost plan and manages cost value.

What are we looking for?

• Able to clearly communicate the requirements of a safe system of work to ensure that these are followed accurately.
• Implements improvements to systems.
• Takes ownership of tasks and communicates outcomes with clarity, direction and purpose.
• Strong understanding of marine environment nuclear environment.
• Strong work ethic with flexibility to work unsociable hours/nights.
• Able to frequently work on own initiative and seek out opportunities in line with level of responsibility and lead and manage others in this regard.
• Holds a current driving license and CSCS Card. Must be SMSTS qualified.
• Excellent team player and team leader, able to work competently and independently without supervision.
• Able and willing to make decisions following consideration of options based on best available information.
• Strong communication skills with track record of solution orientated approach to issue resolution.
• Excellent role model for development of junior staff and demonstrates required behaviours to align to business, project and team objectives.
• Provision of assistance and expert knowledge to reinforce the objectives of the work winning teams.
• Champions and develops collaborative behaviours within and external to the team.
• Ability to manage large teams and monitor progression of individuals.
• Understands method statements and guides others in document production.
• Understands and can guide others in the principles of Accident / Incident Investigation.
• Good working knowledge of current H&S legislation.
• Proficient in the application of Company Systems.
• Innovative approach to enhancing safe systems of work.
• Understanding of the Network Rail safe systems of work.
• Experienced in resource allocation and up skilling.
• Knowledge and experience of links between design teams and operational delivery.
• Identifies and champions lessons learned to ensure continual improvement in the business.
• Understands, implements, and champions the Organisational Business Management Systems and processes involved.
• Clear understanding of the requirements for handover.
• Ability to support ONR audits as required.
• Clear understanding of the ownership of handover and experience of the process.
• Able to analyse and offer improvement on a fully resourced stage programme in the accepted format/software.
• Understands sub-contractor KPI’s and has wide ranging experience of using them to manage performance.

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. We are committed to protecting your privacy. If you decide to apply, please avoid including sensitive personal data in your CV.