Senior Project Manager - Site Operations Projects

Sizewell C’s business is to design, finance, construct, commission, operate, maintain, and eventually decommission the nuclear power plant and related infrastructure at Sizewell C in Suffolk. Overall, whilst the Company is in the construction phase, the Boards’ principal focus is on the development and construction of Sizewell C on time, on budget and to the highest quality and safety standards. The Company is maturing to meet all these requirements.

Sizewell C is economically regulated by OFGEM under the RAB model similar to other UK electricity distribution networks and Thames Tideway.

Sizewell C construction strategy is to replicate the design of Hinkley Point C, using the majority of the same supply chain, but innovating in the way it is delivered to achieve savings in time and cost of around 20%. The CCO will need to be guided by and incorporate lessons learned from the Hinkley Point C commercial delivery to achieve Sizewell C’s ambition.

Following Financial Completion and Revenue Commencement, Sizewell C is fully funded and is owned by; The Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero representing HM Government, La Caisse, Centrica, EDF and Amber Infrastructure.

Senior Project Manager - Site Operations Projects

Location: Sizewell C, Leiston, Suffolk (5 days a week onsite).

Contract: Permanent, full- time.

Salary: Competitive -dependent on experience.

Benefits:

10% CIP bonus
28 days holiday, plus bank holidays
Contributory pension of up to 7.5% employee/15% employer
Ongoing professional development
Other lifestyle benefits

Closing day: Thursday 8 October 20226.

Lead One of the UK's Most Significant Infrastructure Projects

Sizewell C is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of a diverse portfolio of Site Operations projects and support services, supporting one of the UK's largest infrastructure projects.

Reporting to the Site Operations Site Lead, you will lead and manage a team of Site Operations Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers and Service Delivery Managers, overseeing the planning and delivery of welfare facilities, site infrastructure, operational projects and key supporting services across the Sizewell C programme. The role requires strong leadership, stakeholder management, project controls expertise, and an unwavering commitment to health and safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Site Operations Projects team.
• Lead and manage Site Operations Service Delivery Managers for a variety of key Site Operations supporting services
• Provide guidance, oversight, leadership and governance for the teams in regard to budget, compliance, milestones and governance and all aspects of safety supporting the SZC Zero Harm ambition
• Deliver multiple site operations projects safely, on time, and within budget.
• Have budget oversight and budget governance responsibilities
• Coordinate welfare and facilities requirements to support workforce growth.
• Act as the interface between Site Operations, Buildings, and key project stakeholders.
• Manage contractor performance, risk assessments, and project governance.
• Support development of site infrastructure, utilities, and operational facilities.
• Maintain strong relationships with senior leaders and project teams.

What We're Looking For

• Degree (or equivalent) in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
• SMSTS or IOSH qualification.
• Significant project management experience within major infrastructure or construction projects.
• Strong understanding of Principal Contractor responsibilities.
• Experience in areas such as site establishment, logistics, facilities management, infrastructure, utilities, or earthworks.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Desirable

• CIOB or MICE membership.
• Experience working on large-scale infrastructure or energy projects.
  
  

Key Competencies

• Experience in the production and management of Construction Programme
• Operated in Principal Contractor Role
• Self-Starter and Team Player
• Good communication skills-verbal and written
• Able to operate within a team as well as on its own work
• Pride in delivering a challenging and ever-changing scheme
• Experience in delivering Quality to the highest standard

This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in delivering the facilities and infrastructure that will support the successful construction of Sizewell C. Apply Now!

Behavioural Competences

Humility

Recognise the value brought from different cultures and experiences.

Be open to other’s points of view and ideas, be willing to debate and to compromise.

Positivity

Positively challenge poor quality and performance.

Identify solutions at the lowest possible level.

Encourage tier 1s and others to bring new ideas forward.

Respect

Value the rules and environment in which we operate.

Give and receive feedback with respect.

Embrace and engage with new people and ideas.

Solidarity

One team, working closely together and helping each other.

Empowered teams always looking forward.

Shared responsibility for delivery the project outcomes.

Clarity

Communicate clearly and consistently.

Promote collaboration and team alignment.

Clearer and faster decision making.

Drive simplification at all levels.

When joining Sizewell C, you may wonder why you are contacted by colleagues with an EDF email or see the EDF logo on portals that you access and/or documentation you receive; this is because we have partnered with EDF for the provision of a number of support services whilst we complete a successful transition out of the EDF group.

At Sizewell C we encourage and embrace diversity and how it can improve our experience and performance at work. It is a requirement that those who join us have the right to work in the UK. Whilst sponsorship may be a possibility that we can explore, we are fully committed to local recruitment where possible, and those already holding the right to work in the UK.

To be appointed to this role, you will need to meet the criteria for Security Vetting, which will, ordinarily, require you to have been a resident of the UK for at least three of the past five years