Sizewell C. The power of good for Britain.

 
Location: London with significant travel to France (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: Competitive salary, plus bonus and other benefits. 

Closing date: Monday 30th December 2024

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

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 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, the Sizewell C 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 are seeking experienced Project Managers to lead and drive the delivery of essential engineering workstreams by the Responsible Designer (RD) and oversee the engineering, procurement, and manufacturing of critical contracts.

As Project Manager you will work closely with especially the SZC supply chain team, the Responsible Designer (RD), the Sizewell C quality team and the suppliers to prepare for and execute the delivery phase of the project. Our Project Managers will focus on one of the following areas:

MEH: primarily the development and setup of the MEH delivery model and alliance for SZC. A joint team has been established and they will continue to develop and detail the MEH delivery model and alliance, and work in accordance with lessons learned from the HPC programme.

Nuclear Island (NI): each project manager will be dedicated to a group of system(s), building(s) & contracts within the NI programme with a value of up to £100m.

Civil Works: the Project Manager role will support the development of the strategy for delivering scope up to the value of £50m to cost, schedule and quality. This post also has the responsibility to ensure delivery of all (or part of) the engineering, procurement, manufacturing, construction and commissioning activities in accordance with the overall Project schedule.

CI/BOP: to oversee all activities associated with the delivery of engineering contracts up to the value of £100m and securing resources which meet business and technical requirements, ensuring they’re delivered safely, on time and within budget.

(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 oversee the nuclear power plant systems, structures, and components (SSCs) with a focus on maximizing replication from HPC and preparing for key contract awards. You'll be responsible for timely delivery of engineering studies, either by the RD or contractors, ensuring they meet Sizewell C project needs.

Working with the contract Project Manager, you'll support the team and supply chain to ensure compliance with contracts, specifications, and design changes. You'll manage internal and external interfaces to coordinate design and delivery, engaging stakeholders early to address risks, and handle procurement for specific contracts.

You'll also ensure lessons learned are captured, help develop strategies with the Project Manager, define work scope, and ensure safe, on-time, and on-budget delivery of contracts or work packages. This includes preparing manufacturing and construction contracts and driving site-specific design changes for Sizewell C.

The Skills

Background in mechanical, electrical, process, systems, or civil engineering for large industrial plants.

Strong understanding of major project complexities, including managing interfaces between different scope areas.

Excellent communication skills with both clients and contractors.

Experience coordinating engineers, consultants, and advisors on large, complex projects.

Proven success in managing and developing:
- Engineering design, contract, and field execution strategies.
- Multi-discipline EPCM projects.
- Procurement and management of complex contracts.
- Cost, risk, schedule control, and change management, with proficiency in Earned Value tools.
- Resolution and negotiation of commercial claims.
 

Desirable:

Experience in the nuclear industry.
Direct experience of procuring equipment or installation contracts for nuclear power stations.

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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* 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.

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. 
 
For this role you must have evidence of right to work in the UK. As a project, we do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.