Sizewell C. The power of good for Britain. 

 
Location: Sizewell/London, with hybrid working available. Minimum 2 days per week on site or in office. 

Employment type: Permanent

Employment basis: Full time position 
 
Salary: Competitive salary, based on experience, plus bonus and other benefits.  
 
Closing date: 23rd December 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 an experienced and strategic Procurement Manager within the Supply Chain on the Sizewell C Project. 
 
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 

You’ll support the Procurement team with Site Delivery. This encompasses Site Establishment, Off-Site Infrastructure and Site Operations, which covers all the enabling works and ongoing maintenance prior to and in support of the main civils works. 

You’ll be engaging closely with Project Managers, Finance and Project controls to procure the works required to enable Site Delivery, in accordance with Sizewell C’s Acquire Goods and Services (AGS) processes and procedures. Procurements will range in value from £1m up to £200m, therefore it is essential that you are commercially astute and able to engage closely with all stakeholders to ensure the best value solution for the project.

You’ll support delivery teams in the identification of scope and advise procurement routes available in line with Sizewell C’s Acquire Goods and Services processes and procedures.

You’ll be responsible for the development of the procurement documentation from expression of interest through to contract award.

The Skills 

You’ll have a proven track record in managing procurement processes, optimizing supply chain operations and fostering strong relationships with suppliers. 

You’ll have exceptional negotiating, influencing, and communication skills for procuring and managing contracts and In-depth knowledge of contract performance measurements, risk management, and change management.

You’ll have strong attention to detail and accuracy and able to demonstrate a noteworthy track of successful procurements and strong adherence to governance processes.

You’ll be familiar with common forms of contract within the power construction industry and major projects (NEC & FIDIC).

Ideally, you’ll have previous Construction or Nuclear experience.

You’ll have a Supply Chain and Procurement Degree or similar.

If you are a proactive and results-driven procurement professional looking to make an impact, we would 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.