Senior Project Manager (Sizewell C)

Be part of one of the most ambitious infrastructure programmes in Europe. Sizewell C is now firmly into delivery following Final Investment Decision, marking a major milestone in the UK’s energy future. This is a rare opportunity to join a nationally significant project that will provide secure, low‑carbon electricity to around 6 million homes for generations to come.

Opportunity

Reporting into the Programme Manager or Programme Director, you will take ownership for the safe, high‑quality and efficient delivery of complex project scopes throughout the full project lifecycle. You’ll lead multidisciplinary delivery teams, oversee major contracts and interfaces, and work closely with senior stakeholders, suppliers, alliance partners and technical specialists to ensure delivery against cost, schedule, quality and safety commitments.

Depending on your experience and interests, opportunities exist across:

• Mechanical, Electrical & HVAC (MEH) – Supporting the development and delivery of the MEH Alliance model, working closely with partners and applying lessons learned from Hinkley Point C to establish robust delivery strategies for Sizewell C.
• Nuclear Island (NI) – Leading delivery across critical systems, buildings and contracts forming part of the Nuclear Island programme, within one of the most technically complex environments in UK infrastructure.
• Conventional Island & Balance of Plant (CI/BOP) – Managing engineering and delivery contracts across conventional generation systems and associated infrastructure, ensuring safe and efficient execution from design through to commissioning.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading the delivery of major contracts and work packages across the project lifecycle.
• Managing multidisciplinary project teams and matrix delivery organisations.
• Developing and implementing execution strategies aligned to the Programme Execution Plan.
• Driving delivery against safety, quality, schedule and cost objectives.
• Managing interfaces across engineering, procurement, manufacturing, construction and commissioning teams.
• Leading risk, change, commercial and stakeholder management activities.
• Monitoring project performance using Earned Value Management (EVM) principles.
• Overseeing contractor performance, payment applications and commercial obligations.
• Identifying and resolving complex project issues in a fast‑moving environment.
• Building strong relationships across the programme, supply chain and external stakeholders.
• Driving continuous improvement, lessons learned and knowledge capture across the project.

Senior Project Managers will additionally lead large groups of Project Managers and oversee significant integrated delivery teams across major programme areas.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for experienced project leaders with a strong track record of delivering major projects within complex, highly regulated environments.

Skills and Experience

• Proven experience delivering large, complex EPC/EPCM projects.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management capability.
• Experience managing major contractors and supply chain partners.
• Strong commercial, risk and schedule management expertise.
• Experience working with NEC and/or FIDIC contracts.
• Knowledge of project controls, change management and Earned Value Management.
• Excellent communication, influencing and organisational skills.
• The ability to lead through complexity and ambiguity.

Additional Preferences

• Experience in regulated or safety‑critical environments.
• Knowledge of nuclear quality standards and governance.
• Understanding of CDM Regulations.
• Professional qualifications in engineering, construction or project management.
• Chartered status or equivalent professional accreditation.
• Knowledge of UK EPR or large nuclear programmes.
• French language skills are advantageous, but not essential.

What Makes You Successful Here

• Are calm and decisive under pressure.
• Can balance multiple priorities and competing demands.
• Build strong relationships across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Enjoy solving complex delivery challenges.
• Lead with energy, accountability and integrity.
• Can inspire multidisciplinary teams to deliver ambitious outcomes.

You must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. As a project, we do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Equal Opportunity Statement

This role is open to all who meet the qualifications and experience required. We are committed to diversity and inclusivity and do not consider gender, race, religion, disability or sexual orientation in our hiring decisions.