Operations Manager – Sizewell C in Leiston

We are seeking a dedicated, professional, and highly motivated individual to join our team as an Operations Manager.

Salary: Competitive and based on experience.

Additional benefits: 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Free parking, Employee Assistance Programme, Life Assurance.

About us: Sizewell C is a large, planned nuclear power station being built on the Suffolk coast in the UK. The project is expected to generate 3.2 GW of clean electricity, enough for 6 million homes. This is a significant part of the UK’s strategy for clean energy and energy security, with the goal of providing reliable, low-carbon power and supporting economic growth. SZC is a major project opportunity for the Martin Group of Companies.

About H. W. (Traffic Management) Ltd: We provide data-led, traffic management services within a temporary environment. Put simply, we guide vehicles around roadworks in the safest, most efficient way possible whilst permanent improvements are made to the country’s highways. We collate data to find ways of making the temporary traffic management strategies we deploy as safe, swift and synchronised as possible. We also provide an emergency traffic management intervention on behalf of our clients in the event of a situation that poses an immediate risk to health, life, property or the environment.

The Opportunity: The Operations Manager will play a pivotal leadership role in supporting the successful delivery of the Sizewell C Project, one of the most significant nationally critical infrastructure projects in the United Kingdom. The role is responsible for leading and directing operational delivery teams to ensure the safe, efficient and commercially successful execution of all works across assigned areas of the project. Operating within a highly regulated nuclear new build environment, the Operations Manager will drive operational excellence while championing the highest standards of health, safety, environmental stewardship, quality, and compliance. The role will provide visible leadership across the business, fostering a culture aligned with the Sizewell C vision, values and Zero Harm philosophy. Working collaboratively with Sizewell C, supply chain partners, internal stakeholders and operational teams, the Operations Manager will ensure that strategic objectives are translated into effective operational plans that deliver outstanding performance, programme certainty, sustainable growth and value for all stakeholders.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• Experience operating within highly regulated environment where safety, quality and compliance are critical.
• Significant operational management experience within large-scale civil engineering, infrastructure, highways or nuclear projects.
• Proven track record of leading high-performing teams in complex and challenging project environments.
• Strong experience managing client relationships and delivering against demanding programme objectives.
• Demonstrable success in delivering operational and commercial performance targets.
• Experience within nuclear, major infrastructure, energy, or regulated environments.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Advanced understanding of health, safety, environmental and quality management systems.
• Knowledge of nuclear safety culture principles and regulated working environments.
• Strong understanding of major project delivery and operational management principles.
• Excellent leadership, influencing and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Strong commercial acumen and contractual awareness.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to make sound decisions under pressure and manage competing priorities effectively.

Essential Qualifications and Training:

• HNC/HND, Degree qualification, or equivalent industry experience in Construction, Civil Engineering, Infrastructure or a related discipline.
• NEBOSH Certificate, IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent health and safety qualification.
• Managers and Professional CITB Health & Safety Test.
• HWM Sizewell Internal Competency Assessment.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Core Behaviours: The successful candidate will consistently demonstrate:

• Safety First Leadership
• Accountability and Ownership
• Resilience and Adaptability
• Strategic Thinking
• Integrity and Trust Building
• Delivery Through Others

Please note: All individuals working on the Sizewell C Nuclear site are required to pass the vetting process which will include a DBS criminal record check and a drug & alcohol test at induction.

Next Steps: We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from any suitably qualified persons.