At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead major infrastructure projects and manage high-performing teams in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Join Sizewell C, a key player in the UK's nuclear energy future.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, up to 28 days holiday, pension contributions, and lifestyle perks.
- Other info: Exciting career growth opportunities in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary setting.
- Why this job: Make a lasting impact on the UK's energy landscape with a once-in-a-generation project.
- Qualifications: Proven leadership in complex projects and relevant degree required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
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Location: Sizewell C, Leiston, Suffolk (5 days a week onsite).
Contract: Permanent, full-time.
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience, plus benefits.
- up to 10% CIP bonus
- 28 days holiday, plus bank holidays
- Contributory pension of up to 7.5% employee/ up to 15% employer
- Other lifestyle benefits
This is your chance to take on a pivotal leadership role on one of the UK’s most ambitious infrastructure projects. As a Senior Project Manager at Sizewell C, you will lead the end-to-end delivery of major Systems, Structures and Components (SSCs) across the full EPCC lifecycle ensuring safe, high-quality delivery on time and within budget. Reporting to the Lead, you will drive performance across large, complex work packages while leading high‑performing teams in a fast‑paced, multidisciplinary environment.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Lead delivery of major contracts (£100m - £500m scope)
- Manage and develop a team of Project Managers and matrix teams
- Define and execute delivery strategies aligned to the Programme Execution Plan
- Oversee cost, schedule, risk and performance (including EVM)
- Manage contractors and commercial delivery
- Build strong stakeholder relationships across the programme
- Drive continuous improvement and delivery excellence
Scope Areas
- Site establishment and civil works
- Infrastructure, roads and utilities
- Power, communications and water systems
- Buildings, welfare and security facilities
What You’ll Bring
You are a proven leader who thrives in complex, high‑stakes environments and knows how to turn strategy into delivery.
- A strong track record of delivering major infrastructure or energy projects in regulated environments
- Experience leading EPC / EPCM project delivery across full lifecycle
- Deep understanding of contract and commercial management (NEC, FIDIC or similar)
- Proven capability managing cost, risk, schedule and change across complex programmes
- Experience leading large, multidisciplinary teams and engaging diverse stakeholders
- Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence, motivate and align teams
- A strategic, analytical mindset with a focus on delivery performance and results
Qualifications & Skills
- Degree in relevant discipline (engineering, construction, physics)
- Chartered status (or working towards)
- Knowledge of CDM, APM / PRINCE2 methodologies
- Understanding of nuclear quality (desirable)
- Knowledge of EPR design (desirable)
Why Join Sizewell C?
Be part of a once-in-a-generation project shaping the UK’s energy future. Your leadership will make a real, lasting impact.
For this role you must have evidence of 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.
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At Sizewell C, we offer an exceptional work environment where your leadership will directly contribute to one of the UK's most ambitious infrastructure projects. With a strong focus on employee growth, competitive benefits including a contributory pension and generous holiday allowance, and a commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture, we empower our team members to thrive in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary setting. Join us in shaping the future of energy while enjoying meaningful career development opportunities in Leiston, Suffolk.
