Senior Project Manager- Civils

Sizewell C. The power of good for Britain.

Location: Sizewell C, Leiston, Suffolk (5 days a week onsite).

Contract: Permanent, full-time.

Salary: Competitive, depending on experience, plus benefits.

Benefits:

• up to 10% CIP bonus
• 28 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Contributory pension of up to 7.5% employee/ up to15% employer
• Other lifestyle benefits

Closing date:  Friday 19 June 2026.

The Opportunity

This is your chance to take on a pivotal leadership role on one of the UK’s most ambitious infrastructure projects.

As a Senior Project Manager at Sizewell C, you will lead the end-to-end delivery of major Systems, Structures and Components (SSCs) across the full EPCC lifecycle ensuring safe, high-quality delivery on time and within budget.

Reporting to the Lead, you will drive performance across large, complex work packages while leading high-performing teams in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead delivery of major contracts (£100m - £500m scope)
• Manage and develop a team of Project Managers and matrix teams
• Define and execute delivery strategies aligned to the Programme Execution Plan
• Oversee cost, schedule, risk and performance (including EVM)
• Manage contractors and commercial delivery
• Build strong stakeholder relationships across the programme
• Drive continuous improvement and delivery excellence

Scope Areas

• Site establishment and civil works
• Infrastructure, roads and utilities
• Power, communications and water systems
• Buildings, welfare and security facilities

What You’ll Bring

You are a proven leader who thrives in complex, high-stakes environments and knows how to turn strategy into delivery.

• A strong track record of delivering major infrastructure or energy projects in regulated environments
• Experience leading EPC / EPCM project delivery across full lifecycle
• Deep understanding of contract and commercial management (NEC, FIDIC or similar)
• Proven capability managing cost, risk, schedule and change across complex programmes
• Experience leading large, multidisciplinary teams and engaging diverse stakeholders
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence, motivate and align teams
• A strategic, analytical mindset with a focus on delivery performance and results

Qualifications & Skills

• Degree in relevant discipline (engineering, construction, physics)
• Chartered status (or working towards)
• Knowledge of CDM, APM / PRINCE2 methodologies
• Understanding of nuclear quality (desirable)
• Knowledge of EPR design (desirable)

Why Join Sizewell C?

Be part of a once-in-a-generation project shaping the UK’s energy future.
Your leadership will make a real, lasting impact.

Apply now

Make your mark on a project that truly matters and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.