Sizewell C. The power of good for Britain.

Location: Sizewell C,(5 days a week onsite ) Leiston, the office will move next year to Ipswich, Suffolk.

Contract: Permanent, full-time.

Salary: £60,000 - £67,500 per annum

Benefits:

• 5% CIP bonus
• 28 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Contributory pension of up to 7.5% employee and up to 15% employer
• Ongoing professional development
• Other lifestyle benefits

Closing date: Monday 16th June 20225.

Do you have a passion for delivery and project management, and experience within the utilities sector? Are you ready to take on a pivotal role in one of the UK’s largest infrastructure projects? Join Sizewell C and be a key player in shaping the future of nuclear energy.

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About the Project

Sizewell C (SZC) is at the heart of the UK’s clean energy revolution. This ground-breaking nuclear power plant project in Suffolk will play a vital role in delivering a sustainable future. Backed by EDF and the UK Government, Sizewell C is a once-in-a-generation project with significant opportunities to innovate, grow, and deliver excellence.

The Role

The Utilities Project Manager will report directly to the Utilities Senior Manager will be responsible for the direction and management of activities associated with the full life cycle delivery of a Utilities contract or work package assigned to them in accordance with the programme schedule and delivery budget.

You'll ensure planning and delivery is in accordance with all safety, quality, time and cost parameters to meet the needs of the Project. Its delivery will be reliant not only on innovative engineering and construction but also on the strongest qualities amongst Project Managers. The role is to provide management to ensure the effective delivery of your Utilities scope as part of the overarching Civils Programme of SZC, whilst recognising and managing the impacts of the programme on the wider Project. The Utilities Project Manager role is to develop the Implementation plan for delivering the Utilities scope to cost, schedule and quality within the agreed constraints. The scope consists of new temporary and permanent connections, diversionary and protective measures and monitoring, repair, and maintenance of utilities (Telecommunications, Potable Water, Foul Water, Natural Gas, Power, including Sub-stations) located across several SZC project sites. It includes management of feasibility, design, procurement, and construction of new and existing Utility assets, together with disconnections, making safe and abandonment of decommissioned Utilities.

You’ll be the primary point of contact responsible for:

• Leading and managing all utilities project activities, ensuring adherence to timelines and budgets.
• Defining the work and delivering within the scope of work by using necessary measures under the New Roads and Streetworks Act or other enabling agreements.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive project objectives and milestones.
• Implementing best practices in project management to optimize efficiency and quality.
• Overseeing contractor and subcontractor activities, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
• Managing internal and external stakeholders, contractors using effective communication and build relationships with delivery partners, site teams or operations and workforce.
• Supporting the Utilities Manager in delivering the Sizewell C utility strategy with continuous involvement in developing strategies to improve the safety and delivery of the project.
• Additionally, you’ll demonstrate an industry knowledge and experience of working within utility services (Telecommunications, Potable Water, Foul Water, Natural Gas, Power including Sub-stations).

Ideally, you will come from the Utilities, Civil Engineering, or Construction sector.

What You’ll Bring:

Essential knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Industry knowledge and experience of working within utility services and project management operations.
• Working knowledge of service avoidance and Safe digging practice, in accordance with HSG 47.
• Demonstrable understanding of utilities Builder Work in Connection (BWIC) and CDM Regulations.
• Proven track record of delivery within a similar environment.
• Excellent communication and decision-making skills and experience of positive stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent IT skills ( Microsoft Office Programs – Word/Excel, PowerPoint).
• Willingness to learn from both successes and failures.
• Intellectual capacity to deal with complex issues and work creating a one team ethos.
• The ability to re-prioritise tasks in fast fast-paced, changing environment.
• Ability to complete successfully all security clearances and CTC checks.

If the above sounds like you, then we’d love to hear from you!

• Desirable:
• New Roads & Streetworks Act Qualification/Certification
• Recognised Utilities Safety Card (EUSR etc) Accreditation
• Recognised National Water Hygiene Accreditation
• SMSTS Certification
• Experience in CAD or Microsoft Project

A full job description is available on application. 

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Why Join Sizewell C?

• Be part of a transformative project that contributes to the UK’s net-zero ambitions.
• Collaborate with industry leaders and government stakeholders.
• Enjoy career-defining opportunities in a supportive and innovative environment.
• Competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a chance to leave a lasting legacy.

Apply Now!

If you're ready to make an impact, work with purpose, and join one of the most ambitious infrastructure projects in the UK, we want to hear from you.

Let’s build a cleaner, greener future together.

Join the team at Sizewell C. The power of good for Britain.

It’s not every day you get the opportunity to shape the working culture of what will be one of Europe’s largest construction projects, while also helping Britain to reach its target of Net Zero emissions by 2050. That’s one of the reasons Sizewell C will be unlike anything you’ve ever experienced before, and you’ll need to be an exceptional professional to reach the high standards this critical infrastructure project demands.

The UK is experiencing a nuclear renaissance and Sizewell C – along with its sister project at Hinkley Point C in Somerset – is powering the change. We’re ramping up at pace as we look ahead to the Financial Investment Decision in early 2025, and the start of construction soon after. With government fully on board and public opinion shifting significantly in favour of nuclear, there’s never been a better time to join our project.

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