Sizewell C. The power of good for Britain.

Location: Gloucester, Bristol, London, Suffolk (with travel to Sizewell C and Hinkley Point C sites).

Employment Type: Permanent, full-time/ part-time.

Closing date:  Thursday 3rd October. 

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.

Overview

Join our dynamic Pre-Operations Function as an Operational Capability Programme Manager, reporting directly to the Head of Pre-Operations. In this crucial role, you will be instrumental in shaping the future operational capability for Sizewell C (SZC), ensuring safe and reliable operations in line with all licences, permits, and regulatory requirements. You will work from any of our offices in Gloucester, Bristol, London, or Leiston, with regular travel to other SZC and Hinkley Point C (HPC) sites.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Development: Formulate and deliver the Operational Capability Strategy, aligning with the broader Pre-Operations strategy and the evolving needs of the SZC project.
• Programme Leadership: Lead a capable team, and work with project stakeholders, to execute the strategy, maintaining high standards of nuclear safety, and integrating learning from HPC.
• Collaboration and Improvement: Foster strong relationships with key stakeholders, including project delivery programmes, HPC, SZB, and regulatory bodies, to drive improvements and synergies.
• Operational Preparation: Define the future operating model and operational culture for SZC, ensuring a seamless transition to operational readiness.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Own the long-term Operations staffing strategy and ensure the recruitment, competence and training approach is integrated across the broader business, meeting the capability requirements of the organisation and aligning with regulatory and statutory needs.
• Act as the Intelligent Customer for work done by the Nuclear Skills Alliance (NSA).
• Develop a robust, integrated competency framework and oversee delivery of Systematic Approach to Training (SAT) compliant training.
• Oversee the creation of training facilities, including simulators and classrooms.
• Manage the Pre-Operations budget, and oversee the schedule, to ensure programme activities are delivered on time, within scope, and to budget.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Degree in engineering or a related field.
• Strong understanding of training, people strategy development, and organisational design.
• Experience and proven agility in a technically complex, dynamic environment with a focus on safety, security, and environmental responsibility.
• Proven leadership skills, including project management and change management.
• Proven Influencing and Collaboration skills in a complex, fast-moving project environment with multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent problem-solving, presentation, and facilitation skills.

Desirable:

• Experience with HPC or other EPR projects.
• Understanding of Nuclear Site Licence Conditions and associated legislation.
• Chartered status and proficiency in French are advantageous.

Join us to make a significant impact on the future of nuclear power operations at SZC. Apply now to be a part of this transformative journey.

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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.