Sizewell C. The power of good for Britain.
Location: Sizewell C, Leiston, Suffolk (5 days a week onsite).
Contract: Permanent, full-time.
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience, plus benefits.
Benefits:
- up to 10% CIP bonus
- 28 days holiday, plus bank holidays
- Contributory pension of up to 7.5% employee/ up to15% employer
- Other lifestyle benefits
Closing date: Friday 19 June 2026.
The Opportunity
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.
Apply now
Make your mark on a project that truly matters and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
