Senior Project Manager - Civils (Sizewell C)
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Senior Project Manager - Civils
Sizewell C
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: Thursday 18th 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
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
Senior Project Manager - Civils
Sizewell C
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: Thursday 18th 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
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.