Sizewell C. The power of good for Britain.

Location: London, Bristol or Gloucester (hybrid working arrangements)

Employment Type: Permanent, full-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: Competitive, dependent on experience plus bonus and other benefits.  
 
Closing date: Monday 23rd December

Please note Interviews are expected to begin onsite in early January 2025.

Exciting Opportunity: Transverse Technical Manager – Technical Directorate Programme (Sizewell C)

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Imagine being at the heart of one of the UK’s most ambitious megaprojects, making a tangible difference to the nation’s energy future and leading the charge against climate change. If that sounds like your dream job, then this is your opportunity to join the team delivering Sizewell C (SZC) – a landmark nuclear project shaping the future of clean energy.

Why Join Us?

At Sizewell C, you’ll be part of a trailblazing project, building on the success of Hinkley Point C. With planning approval secured and government funding in place, construction is set to kick off this year in beautiful Suffolk. Be a key player in this multi-billion-pound venture – one of the largest and most exciting developments in the UK today.

We are seeking a Transverse Technical Manager to support the Head of the Transverse Technical function within the Sizewell C Technical Directorate. This role requires a dynamic leader who thrives on solving cross-cutting organisational challenges with pragmatic, well-organised solutions.

The Role

Interface Management Across Diverse Teams: This role involves managing key interfaces across delivery programs, encouraging collaboration, and ensuring streamlined communication between internal and external stakeholders. This includes the Nuclear Service, Designers, and Civil work alliances.

Supporting Civil Work Program and site delivery teams: You’ll lead bespoke technical design requirements management supporting SZC work addressing the first of a kind non-nuclear safety-related design requirements for civil work programs and site delivery teams. You’ll oversee a diverse team of contractors delivering innovative solutions unique to these SZC needs.

Cross-Project Leadership: You’ll provide strategic oversight in implementing critical policies, including Export Controls (EC) and Intellectual Property (IP). This includes simplifying compliance strategies, digitizing processes, and ensuring Sizewell C adheres to regulatory and legal requirements.

Stakeholder Engagement: You’ll represent Sizewell C in technical discussions with HMG, investors, and lenders. You’ll play a key role in ensuring technical queries are efficiently addressed while minimizing project-wide impact.

About You

This role is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on a project at the forefront of energy innovation. If you’re a proactive leader who thrives on complexity and innovation, this is your chance to shine.

What You’ll Bring

•    Organisational Excellence: You’ll need to stay on top of processes and help keep a diverse team working smoothly and effectively.

•    Know-how in civil engineering: Experience with civil design work, especially unique, non-nuclear safety-related projects, will set you up for success.

•    Great people skills: Whether it’s working with internal teams or external stakeholders, you’ll know how to build relationships and keep communication flowing.

Skills 

•    You’ll need experience delivering design work in complex, high-hazard industries, with a talent for staying organised while managing intricate processes. 
•    You should be skilled at simplifying compliance requirements and demonstrating adherence in practical, straightforward ways. 
•    Strong leadership is a must—you’ve managed teams, budgets, and delivered results.
•    You’ll bring a proven track record of embedding successful processes, along with solid knowledge of budget management and commercial priorities. 
•    Building strong relationships will come naturally to you, as will a forward-thinking approach that focuses on value creation and managing risk. 
•    Your integrity, credibility, and ability to build trust will set you apart. 
•    Clear and effective communication, even with complex information, is second nature to you, and your presentation, influencing, and facilitation skills are top-notch.

Desirable 

•    Previous experience in the nuclear industry. 
•    Experience in contract management arrangements would be advantageous.

Why SZC?
 

This isn’t just a job; it’s your chance to be part of history. As a Transverse Technical Manager at Sizewell C, you’ll shape the UK’s clean energy future while advancing your career in one of the most exciting and dynamic sectors in the world.

Join us and make a real impact – for today and generations to come.

A full job description is available on application. 

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* Sizewell C Limited will be moving offices from 90 Whitfield Street to 25 Copthall Avenue. 

25 Copthall Avenue is a modern building just a short walk from Moorgate and Liverpool Street stations. Sizewell C will occupy the whole of the 4th floor. We are targeting a move in February 2025.
This role will be contractually based at 25 Copthall Avenue. However, depending on the date of the move there may be a period that you will be required to work temporarily from our existing office at 90 Whitfield Street.

Why Sizewell C?

This isn’t just a job; it’s your chance to be part of history. As a Transverse Technical Manager at Sizewell C, you’ll help to shape the UK’s clean energy future while advancing your career in one of the most exciting and dynamic sectors in the world.

Join us and make a real impact – for today and generations to come.

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 Sizewell C, 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.