Project Manager EC&I Bulks 1

Sizewell C’s business is to design, finance, construct, commission, operate, maintain, and eventually decommission the nuclear power plant and related infrastructure at Sizewell C in Suffolk. Overall, whilst the Company is in the construction phase, the Boards’ principal focus is on the development and construction of Sizewell C on time, on budget and to the highest quality and safety standards. The Company is maturing to meet all these requirements.

Sizewell C is economically regulated by OFGEM under the Regulated Asset Base (RAB) model similar to other UK electricity distribution networks and Thames Tideway. Sizewell C construction strategy is to replicate the design of Hinkley Point C, using the majority of the same supply chain, but innovating in the way it is delivered to achieve savings in time and cost of around 20%. The CCO will need to be guided by and incorporate lessons learned from the Hinkley Point C commercial delivery to achieve Sizewell C’s ambition.

Following Financial Completion and Revenue Commencement, Sizewell C is fully funded and is owned by; The Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero representing HM Government, La Caisse, Centrica, EDF and Amber Infrastructure. Sizewell C is entering an exciting phase of growth as we mature into an independent organisation and continue building one of the UK’s largest and most important energy projects.

Location: Bristol, with travel required. Contract: Permanent, full-time.

What’s in It for You

• Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
• Bonus: 5% annual incentive
• Pension: Up to 7.5% employee / 15% employer contribution

Your Impact

Primary accountability of this role is to perform the procurement activities based on the current strategy for General Electrical Equipment (IEG)- including cables, cable trays, supports, fixations and other deliverables. To develop execution plans, prepare the ITT pack with support from Multi Discipline Team (MDT), let the associated contracts and manage the contracts throughout the lifecycle. Key responsibilities include ensuring that various aspects of IEG equipment strategies are aligned, that contracts are developed and fit for purpose, and that value for money is achieved through the replication strategy of contracts from the previous sister station, Hinkley Point C. It should be noted that all contracts will be of the NEC type. The unique aspects of the role include multiple and complex interfaces both across the consortia partners but also integration of MEH Alliance within the two area programmes: Nuclear Island (NI) and Conventional Island/Balance of Plant (CI/BOP). This position will report to the Electrical Distribution Lead Project Manager and will work alongside other members of the SZC MEH Alliance and Nuclear Island Programme teams.

Principal Accountabilities, Activities and Decisions

• Lead the delivery of effective strategies and plans to support the development and demonstration of improvements to the SZC MEH IEG scope of works. This includes managing preparing the NEC contract pack, negotiation with bidders, letting and managing.
• Operate effectively within a complex matrix organisation and in multidisciplinary working groups.
• Have adequate cross sector experience and communication skills to be able to influence key stakeholders to achieve desired outcomes.
• Be a contributor to the overall output and related strategies of the MEH team.

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience

• A proven and demonstrable track record of delivery in a high hazard, highly regulated environment.
• Working experience in Nuclear industry would be advantageous.
• Experience of developing and managing various types of NEC contract.
• Experience of managing and co-ordination major NEC contractors, interfacing with a suite of suppliers, disciplines, stakeholders and integration of the same into the overall project program.
• Electrical bulk material procurement experience desirable, not mandatory.
• Some travel to Europe is required.
• Experience leading multi stakeholders to perform some work.
• Good understanding of electrical systems including interface with different instrumentation and control systems.

Behavioural Competences

• Humility: Recognise the value brought from different cultures and experiences. Be open to other’s points of view and ideas, be willing to debate and to compromise.
• Positivity: Positively challenge poor quality and performance. Identify solutions at the lowest possible level. Encourage others to bring new ideas forward.
• Respect: Value the rules and environment in which we operate. Give and receive feedback with respect. Embrace and engage with new people and ideas. One team, working closely together and helping each other. Empowered teams always looking forward. Shared responsibility for delivery the project outcomes.
• Clarity: Communicate clearly and consistently. Promote collaboration and team alignment. Drive simplification at all levels.

If this sounds like the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today.

When joining Sizewell C, you may wonder why you are contacted by colleagues with an EDF email or see the EDF logo on portals that you access and/or documentation you receive; this is because we have partnered with EDF for the provision of a number of support services whilst we complete a successful transition out of the EDF group. At Sizewell C we encourage and embrace diversity and how it can improve our experience and performance at work. It is a requirement that those who join us have the right to work in the UK. Whilst sponsorship may be a possibility that we can explore, we are fully committed to local recruitment where possible, and those already holding the right to work in the UK. To be appointed to this role, you will need to meet the criteria for Security Vetting, which will, ordinarily, require you to have been a resident of the UK for at least three of the past five years.