Head of PMO Operations

Primary Contractual Location: 25 Copthall Avenue

Term of Employment: Permanent

Location: London (hybrid working arrangements).

Employment type: Permanent full-time.

Employment basis: The role is expected to be a full-time position however we are open to discussing a more flexible or part-time approach where possible.

Salary: Competitive dependent on experience, plus bonus and other benefits.

The Opportunity

Are you looking for a career which is rewarding, at the cutting edge of project development and where you can really make a difference? Come and join our expanding Sizewell C (SZC) team and work on one of the most exciting and largest megaprojects in the UK, whilst being at the forefront of the UK’s climate change agenda and energy policy. Following on from the success of Hinkley Point C (HPC), the SZC Project is a nuclear new build project in Suffolk, which has obtained planning approval and Government financing support. The project has started construction and is now seeking private investment. When completed, it will provide dependable electricity to 6 million homes for 60 years, which along with renewables, will support Britain to achieve Net Zero by 2050.

The Role

We are seeking a Head of PMO Operations to oversee the day-to-day operations of the Project Management Office (PMO) for Sizewell C. At the heart of the project, you will be responsible for driving the successful development of our high performing PMO function, coordinating required assurance and clear communications. Your leadership and strong stakeholder relationships will be crucial in driving the strategic delivery of the project while establishing robust governance, processes, and controls.

The Skills

• Minimum of a degree in Engineering, Construction, Accounting, Quantity Surveying or other related field; Or appropriate Project experience.
• Proven experience in a senior PMO leadership role, ideally within large, complex infrastructure or energy projects.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., PRINCE2, Agile, PMP).
• Exceptional leadership skills with a track record of building and managing high-performing teams.
• Strong stakeholder management experience, with the ability to influence at senior levels and across diverse teams.
• In-depth understanding of project management tools, governance processes, and reporting techniques.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to present to board-level stakeholders.
• Ability to think strategically and drive performance through effective risk management and issue resolution.

If the above sounds like you, then we’d love to hear from you! A full job description is available on application.

Power in Diversity

Sizewell C is a great place to work, where everyone is welcome. To fulfil our commitment of doing the power of good for Britain, our ambition is to have a workforce which reflects and benefits the society we are part of and serve. Every worker on SZC, wherever they are, should help to create and experience the right environment where everyone on the team understands, respects and embraces diversity with a culture where everyone is treated with equal respect and are all given equal access to opportunities. By valuing the different points of view and experiences that having a diverse team brings, and by fostering an inclusive climate, we will create a great place to work and a more successful project.

We create the right environment where people feel able to bring their whole selves to work. Whilst working together there is mutual trust and appreciation created through the building of meaningful relationships with one another, aligned with our key values:

• Respect: Value the rules and environment in which we operate
• Positivity: Positively challenge poor quality and performance
• Humility: Be open to other’s points of view and ideas, be willing to debate and to compromise
• Solidarity: One team, working closely together and helping each other
• Clarity: Communicate clearly and consistently

Everyone is able to get the most from their work and the workplace, and in return, give their best.

Competitive Salary and Benefits

We’re dedicated to offering flexible benefits that support our people across all aspects of their lives and we’re delighted to offer a range of benefits to support our employees’ physical, emotional and financial wellbeing. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a market-leading company pension scheme, paid holidays and a range of flexible benefits, such as: a company incentive bonus plan, health cover, cycle to work scheme, discounts and employee pricing. Please let us know if you’d like to discuss flexible working arrangements by highlighting this on your application.

Sizewell C Limited (Sizewell C) is a nuclear site licensed company whose business is to design, finance, construct, commission, operate, maintain, and eventually decommission the nuclear power plant and related infrastructure at Sizewell C in Suffolk.

Additional Information

Join the team at Sizewell C. The power of good for Britain. It’s not every day you get the opportunity to shape the working culture of what will be one of Europe’s largest construction projects, while also helping Britain to reach its target of Net Zero emissions by 2050. That’s one of the reasons Sizewell C will be unlike anything you’ve ever experienced before, and you’ll need to be an exceptional professional to reach the high standards this critical infrastructure project demands. The UK is experiencing a nuclear renaissance and Sizewell C – along with its sister project at Hinkley Point C in Somerset – is powering the change. We’re ramping up at pace as we look ahead to the Financial Investment Decision in early 2025, and the start of construction soon after.