Site Delivery Lead; Civils x1 and MEH x1 - Construction Director Level

Overview

Sizewell

C. The power of good for Britain. Site Delivery Lead – Civils (Heavy Civils, MEH) – Construction Director level.

Location:

Leiston, Suffolk, 5 days a week onsite, with travel to other locations.

Contract:

Permanent, Full-time. Salary: £160,000 - £190,000 per annum, dependent on experience. Benefits: 15% bonus, £8,400 car allowance, contributory pension up to 7.5% employee/15% employer, private healthcare, flexible benefits fund and more. Closing Date:
Monday 9th March.

Be part of one of the UK’s most significant infrastructure delivery programmes. We’re looking for a seasoned Site Delivery Lead – Civils to join the Sizewell C project and lead a major section of the site delivery footprint, including heavy civils, concrete structures, marine works and complex infrastructure packages. This is a client-side role within the Principal Contractor framework, providing leadership across capital works and civils delivery to ensure safe, efficient progress on a large-scale project.

• Lead and manage a team of senior managers responsible for the successful delivery of civils packages on site
• Oversee Principal Contractor duties in line with CDM regulations and SZC’s safety culture
• Manage cross-programme and alliance interfaces – including MEH and Civils alliances
• Drive delivery performance against key metrics – safety, schedule, budget, and scope
• Ensure integration of all site-based activities and interface management with key delivery functions
• Own the programme execution strategy for your area, aligning with the overall infrastructure delivery roadmap
• Influence and lead matrix teams including quality, safety, and technical assurance functions
• Escalate and resolve risks, resource challenges and delivery blockers

• Deep experience in heavy civils, major infrastructure, marine civils, or tunnelling, construction on mega projects
• Proven delivery in a Tier 1 contractor environment or client-side programme leadership
• Hands-on experience with reinforced concrete structures, high-integrity formwork, deep foundations, or large-scale earthworks
• Strong track record in managing multi-disciplinary teams through all project lifecycle phases
• Ability to lead NEC/FIDIC contract delivery and manage complex commercial interfaces
• Experience in regulated or high-hazard environments, ideally nuclear or comparable
• Professional qualification in Civil or Structural Engineering (CEng / Fellow preferred)
• Collaborative, solution-driven mindset with a focus on delivery and continuous improvement
• Proficiency in estimating, scheduling, programming, and risk tools
• Experience managing contractors, consultants, and advisors on large, regulated projects
• Excellent communication, influencing, and facilitation skills
• Understanding of EPR design and nuclear quality assurance
• Knowledge of APM Body of Knowledge and Prince2 project management principles

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering / Construction Management (or equivalent)
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or Fellow (ICE, IStruct
  
  E, CIOB) preferred
• Demonstrated experience managing projects through full lifecycle from concept to handover

This is a pivotal role in the Sizewell C project. You will join at a critical stage and have opportunities to grow alongside the programme. As a Site Delivery Leader, you will guide and inspire teams to deliver excellence, innovation, and safety on one of the UK’s most significant infrastructure projects. We value collaboration and continuous improvement and aim to deliver a project that will power millions of homes for generations.

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now and be part of something extraordinary.

Join the Sizewell C team. Our vision is Lead The Way On Nuclear. The Sizewell C team is one of the most exciting mega projects in the UK and is at the forefront of the UK’s climate change agenda and energy policy. Sizewell C will generate low carbon electricity for at least 60 years, powering millions of homes. We are committed to local recruitment where possible and to protecting the right to work in the UK.

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