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Project Manager Site Establishment

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

Contract: Permanent, full-time.

Salary: Competitive depending on experience, plus benefits

Benefits include:

• Annual Leave: 28 days per annum, increasing to 30 days after 5 years of service, plus bank holidays.
• Bonus: Up to 5% annual bonus.
• Pension Contributions: Defined Contribution Pension Scheme with up to 7.5% employee contribution -15% employer contribution.
• Flexible Benefits: Additional allowance for a variety of benefits including.

Closing date Wednesday 21 October  

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Project Manager to join the Site Establishment team at Sizewell C , one of the UK’s most ambitious and nationally significant infrastructure and energy projects. This role offers a rare opportunity to be involved from the ground up — helping to build the village that will build the town that will build the plant.

Reporting to a Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for the full lifecycle delivery of a contract or work package, encompassing engineering, procurement, manufacturing, construction, and commissioning. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the infrastructure that supports the main site, including large office complexes, industrial buildings, and estate developments.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and manage the scope of work and its interfaces within the wider programme
• Secure and manage resources, ensuring Suitably Qualified and Experienced Personnel (SQEP) standards are upheld
• Develop and implement delivery strategies aligned with the Project Execution Plan (PEP)
• Maintain effective communication with internal and external stakeholders
• Drive safe, timely, and cost-effective execution of works
• Monitor progress against milestones, budgets, and deadlines
• Identify, manage, and escalate risks and issues as needed
• Ensure consistency across Level 1–3 schedules and review contractor rolling plans
• Deliver against the List of Deliverables (LOD) and apply Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Interface with other programmes to ensure alignment and adoption of best practices
• Fulfil all contractual obligations and maintain strong working relationships across teams
• Promote continuous improvement and ensure lessons learned are captured and shared

Project Scope & Dimensions

• Manage contracts valued between £250k and £150m
• Lead a team of up to 4 Assistant Project Managers , plus a matrix team including commercial, procurement, construction management, H&S, and environmental specialists
• Coordinate with up to 200 contractor staff and multiple external stakeholders

On-Site Responsibilities

• Lead and manage on-site project activities, ensuring adherence to timelines and budgets
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive project objectives and milestones
• Oversee contractor and subcontractor activities, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards
• Proactively identify and mitigate project risks to ensure smooth delivery
• Operate in a fast-paced, high-profile environment with multiple stakeholders and interfaces

What You'll Bring

• Proven experience as a Project Manager in large-scale infrastructure or commercial build projects
• Experience managing complex projects valued at £15 million+
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to challenges
• Knowledge of safety and regulatory standards in the energy or construction sector
• Experience with NEC3/NEC4 contracts and multi-programme construction environments
• Familiarity with Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) and innovative delivery approaches
• Ability to manage delivery in a dynamic, high-pressure setting with multiple interfaces
• Experience in contractor management and delivery of associated structures

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree and chartered status in engineering, construction, physics, or a related field
• Strong background in general construction, ideally with a civil engineering specialism in commercial buildings and road/hardstanding construction
• Good knowledge of CDM Regulations
• Practitioner-level understanding of project management methodologies (e.g. APM, Prince2)
• Strong numerical, analytical, and organisational skills
• Experience in PWR design and operations (desirable)
• Proficiency in MS Office , Primavera P6 , and SZC systems such as Integrated Management System and Teamcenter (training provided)
• Familiarity with CEMAR contract management system is essential
• Professional memberships such as MAPM, RPP, MCIOB, or RICS are desirable (or working towards)

Why Join Us?

This is a pivotal role in the success of Sizewell C. You’ll be joining the project at a critical stage, with the opportunity to grow alongside it. Be part of a team that values innovation, safety, and excellence — and help deliver a project that will power millions of homes for generations.

Ready to take the next step in your career?

Apply now and be part of something extraordinary.

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. With government fully on board and public opinion shifting significantly in favour of nuclear, there’s never been a better time to join our project.

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