Baseline Estimating & Change Lead (Sizewell C)

Sizewell C. The power of good for Britain.

Location: London and occasional travel to Suffolk (hybrid working arrangements).

Employment type: Permanent full-time/ part-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: £100,000 - £120,000 dependent on experience, plus bonus and other benefits.

Closing date: 30/08/2024

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.

We have a fantastic opportunity for Baseline Estimating & Change Lead.

Our teams are set up to work flexibly, with a hybrid working approach between our offices and your home. We provide a full suite of IT equipment to ensure that our employees can work from home comfortably and effectively.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced and driven Baseline Estimating & Change Lead to join the Sizewell C project team. Sizewell C is a significant infrastructure project that will play a critical role in the UK's energy future. This role offers a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of the project, managing and leading key aspects of the project's cost and change control processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic leadership and line management of the Baseline and Change Management Lead Function
• Establishment of a Baseline and Change Management Framework and embedment within SZC
• Delivery and advancement of ‘Digital by Default’ for the Baseline and Change Management Function
• Build and maintain a high performing team with direct line management and functional management of resources deployed into the SZC delivery teams.
• Accountable for the on-time production and quality of all month end data sets and performance reports related to Baseline and Change Management.
• Ensure SZC is viewed by the Construction Industry as an exemplar in Baseline and Change Management through knowledge sharing, networking and delivering presentations to the sector.
• Management of stakeholders across SZC from Board to Delivery

Qualifications & Experience:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Active membership of AACE, PMI, APM or similar association with association certifications is highly desirable.

Experience:

• Extensive experience in baseline estimating, cost control, and change management, ideally within large-scale construction, infrastructure, or energy projects.
• Proven track record of managing and leading estimating and change control functions in complex project environments.

Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an eye for detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.

If the above sounds like you, then we’d love to hear from you!

A full job description is available on application. 

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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.