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Project Manager - Enabling & Earthworks inc. Civils (Sizewell C)

Job Category:  Project Management / Controls
Contract Partner Company:  Jobs Service
Employing Company:  Sizewell C

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Project Manager - Enabling and Earthworks inc. Civils
Sizewell C
 

Location: Sizewell C, Leiston, Suffolk (minimum 3 days a week onsite).
Contract: Permanent, full-time.
Salary: £75,000 - £85,000 depending on experience, plus benefits.
Benefits:
5% CIP bonus
28 days holiday, plus bank holidays
Contributory pension of up to 7.5% employee/ up to15% employer
Ongoing professional development
Other lifestyle benefits
 

Closing date: Friday 31st 1pm July 2026.


About the Role
 

Join Sizewell C as a Project Manager – enabling and earthworks, delivering major civils work packages within one of the UK’s most significant low‑carbon infrastructure projects. Reporting to a Senior Project Manager, you will lead full lifecycle delivery: engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning ensuring work is completed safely, on schedule, to budget, and to the highest quality standards.
 

The role holder will be employed by the Client embedded and working within the Civil Works Alliance (CWA).  The CWA is formed by Sizewell C, Bouygues, Laing O’rouke and Balfour Beatty and is operating utilising the Australian Project Alliance Agreement (PAA) form of contract.
 

The Civil Works Programme is being delivered by the CWA and comprises a series of projects that will be delivered over a 10-year period.  The Civils Programme will deliver the Sizewell C Civil Engineering scope to support the MEH erection in the Nuclear, Conventional and Heat Sink islands.
 

The Civil Works Alliance is responsible for delivering: Enabling and Earthworks: sea defences, access facilities, civil engineering work to support site establishment, diaphragm walling around the nuclear plant footprint, dewatering, excavation and earthworks.
 

Key Responsibilities


Facilitate and co-ordinate civils works packages valued between £50m -£200m within the Enabling and Earthworks programme.
Supporting the enabling works delivery team for earthworks, sea defences, diaphragm walling, dewatering, HDD, jetty construction and excavation.
Support the successful delivery of major milestones including Commencement of Dewatering, Bridge Construction, Big Dig and Beach Landing Facility construction.
Lead engagement with critical stakeholders both internally and externally e.g. Sizewell B and the Environment Agency.
Manage interfaces across design, engineering, construction, consenting, quality and programme teams.
Lead safety culture, incident investigations, risk reviews, and compliance with permits and consents.
Lead and undertake LOD 0 assurance; self-assurance within the CWA.
Ensure quality assurance, audits, NCR/FCR processes, and lessons learned.
Monitor productivity, programme performance, and progress reporting.
Monitor and report commercial performance including budgets, forecasting, earned value management, change management, subcontractor management, TOCs, and risk schedules.
Support replication of HPC design and adoption of best practice to maximise productivity.
Line management and mentoring of early careers and / or assistant project managers.
 

Essential Requirements

 
Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
APM PMQ, PRINCE2, or equivalent qualification.
Valid CSCS card.
Proven experience delivering major civil engineering projects in complex, safety‑critical environments
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
Ability to lead teams, manage interfaces, and drive multidisciplinary delivery.
Confident decision‑maker with a collaborative, solution‑focused approach.
Strong understanding of H&S legislation and CDM Regulations.
Excellent organisational, coordination, and communication skills.
Competent user of project management tools and Microsoft Office.
Experience in civil engineering, infrastructure, construction, geotechnical or earthworks, and major project delivery.
Experience of working within a Joint Venture / Alliance contract delivery models.
Working knowledge and understanding of NEC contracts.
 

Desirable
 

Experience in the nuclear industry or other highly regulated sector.
Chartered Engineer or Chartered Project Manager.
Experience in geotechnical or major civils programme management.
Strong background in design management, change/cost/schedule/risk control and management.
 

Additional Information
 

Security clearance required.
Role involves working across site, office, and field environments in the Leiston area.
Typical tools/systems include Microsoft Office, CEMAR, and APM‑aligned project management tools.
 

Key Competencies 
 

Behavioural Competences   
 

Humility 


Recognise the value brought from different cultures and experiences 
Be open to other’s points of view and ideas, be willing to debate and to compromise 
 

Positivity 


Positively challenge poor quality and performance 
Identify solutions at the lowest possible level 
Encourage tier 1s and others to bring new ideas forward 
 

Respect 
 

Value the rules and environment in which we operate  
Give and receive feedback with respect  
Embrace and engage with new people and ideas 
 

Solidarity 
 

One team, working closely together and helping each other 
Empowered teams always looking forward. 
Shared responsibility for delivery the project outcomes 
 

Clarity 


Communicate clearly and consistently  
Promote collaboration and team alignment  
Clearer and faster decision making  
Drive simplification at all levels 
 

If this sounds like the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today. 

 

 

 

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.

The Sizewell C Jobs Service supports local people into exciting, long-term careers across our Project.#SZCJobs

 

 

Project Manager - Enabling and Earthworks inc. Civils
Sizewell C
 

Location: Sizewell C, Leiston, Suffolk (minimum 3 days a week onsite).
Contract: Permanent, full-time.
Salary: £75,000 - £85,000 depending on experience, plus benefits.
Benefits:
5% CIP bonus
28 days holiday, plus bank holidays
Contributory pension of up to 7.5% employee/ up to15% employer
Ongoing professional development
Other lifestyle benefits
 

Closing date: Friday 31st 1pm July 2026.


About the Role
 

Join Sizewell C as a Project Manager – enabling and earthworks, delivering major civils work packages within one of the UK’s most significant low‑carbon infrastructure projects. Reporting to a Senior Project Manager, you will lead full lifecycle delivery: engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning ensuring work is completed safely, on schedule, to budget, and to the highest quality standards.
 

The role holder will be employed by the Client embedded and working within the Civil Works Alliance (CWA).  The CWA is formed by Sizewell C, Bouygues, Laing O’rouke and Balfour Beatty and is operating utilising the Australian Project Alliance Agreement (PAA) form of contract.
 

The Civil Works Programme is being delivered by the CWA and comprises a series of projects that will be delivered over a 10-year period.  The Civils Programme will deliver the Sizewell C Civil Engineering scope to support the MEH erection in the Nuclear, Conventional and Heat Sink islands.
 

The Civil Works Alliance is responsible for delivering: Enabling and Earthworks: sea defences, access facilities, civil engineering work to support site establishment, diaphragm walling around the nuclear plant footprint, dewatering, excavation and earthworks.
 

Key Responsibilities


Facilitate and co-ordinate civils works packages valued between £50m -£200m within the Enabling and Earthworks programme.
Supporting the enabling works delivery team for earthworks, sea defences, diaphragm walling, dewatering, HDD, jetty construction and excavation.
Support the successful delivery of major milestones including Commencement of Dewatering, Bridge Construction, Big Dig and Beach Landing Facility construction.
Lead engagement with critical stakeholders both internally and externally e.g. Sizewell B and the Environment Agency.
Manage interfaces across design, engineering, construction, consenting, quality and programme teams.
Lead safety culture, incident investigations, risk reviews, and compliance with permits and consents.
Lead and undertake LOD 0 assurance; self-assurance within the CWA.
Ensure quality assurance, audits, NCR/FCR processes, and lessons learned.
Monitor productivity, programme performance, and progress reporting.
Monitor and report commercial performance including budgets, forecasting, earned value management, change management, subcontractor management, TOCs, and risk schedules.
Support replication of HPC design and adoption of best practice to maximise productivity.
Line management and mentoring of early careers and / or assistant project managers.
 

Essential Requirements

 
Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
APM PMQ, PRINCE2, or equivalent qualification.
Valid CSCS card.
Proven experience delivering major civil engineering projects in complex, safety‑critical environments
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
Ability to lead teams, manage interfaces, and drive multidisciplinary delivery.
Confident decision‑maker with a collaborative, solution‑focused approach.
Strong understanding of H&S legislation and CDM Regulations.
Excellent organisational, coordination, and communication skills.
Competent user of project management tools and Microsoft Office.
Experience in civil engineering, infrastructure, construction, geotechnical or earthworks, and major project delivery.
Experience of working within a Joint Venture / Alliance contract delivery models.
Working knowledge and understanding of NEC contracts.
 

Desirable
 

Experience in the nuclear industry or other highly regulated sector.
Chartered Engineer or Chartered Project Manager.
Experience in geotechnical or major civils programme management.
Strong background in design management, change/cost/schedule/risk control and management.
 

Additional Information
 

Security clearance required.
Role involves working across site, office, and field environments in the Leiston area.
Typical tools/systems include Microsoft Office, CEMAR, and APM‑aligned project management tools.
 

Key Competencies 
 

Behavioural Competences   
 

Humility 


Recognise the value brought from different cultures and experiences 
Be open to other’s points of view and ideas, be willing to debate and to compromise 
 

Positivity 


Positively challenge poor quality and performance 
Identify solutions at the lowest possible level 
Encourage tier 1s and others to bring new ideas forward 
 

Respect 
 

Value the rules and environment in which we operate  
Give and receive feedback with respect  
Embrace and engage with new people and ideas 
 

Solidarity 
 

One team, working closely together and helping each other 
Empowered teams always looking forward. 
Shared responsibility for delivery the project outcomes 
 

Clarity 


Communicate clearly and consistently  
Promote collaboration and team alignment  
Clearer and faster decision making  
Drive simplification at all levels 
 

If this sounds like the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today. 

 

 

 

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.

Why Join Us?

For more than 60 years, nuclear power stations in the UK have been quietly keeping Britain fuelled with massive amounts of home-grown energy.

Our teams up and down the country are proudly continuing to serve the nation – but they also have an eye on the future.

EDF is leading the UK's nuclear renaissance with the construction of a new nuclear power station at Hinkley Point C and plans for a new power station at Sizewell C in Suffolk.

Nuclear power is the most reliable, low-carbon energy source currently available to the UK. EDF is playing a key role in the development of nuclear sites, while Hinkley Point C will provide low-carbon electricity to meet 7% of the UK demand. The project is already making a positive impact on the local and national economy as well as boosting skills and education.

We’re not just building new nuclear power stations. We’re developing careers, upskilling generations and creating thousands of employment and apprenticeship opportunities across a variety of skills areas.

It takes a special kind of person to work in the nuclear energy industry and although we have thousands of them there’s always a need for more.

Our industry has a mind-boggling range of opportunities and more jobs, and in more places, than you might think. But it’s also an industry which is changing.

We’re a responsible business and proud to be Britain’s biggest generator of zero carbon electricity. With size, age and experience, we believe we can do even more.

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