Project Manager- Heavy Civils

Project Manager – Heavy Civils

Location:

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

Contract:

Permanent, full-time.

Salary:
Competitive depending on experience, plus benefits.

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

Closing date:
Monday2 March 20206.

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 Project Manager reports directly to a Senior Project Manager and is responsible for the direction and leadership of activities associated with the full life cycle delivery of a contract or work package assigned to them.

You will be responsible to ensure delivery of all (or part of) the engineering, procurement, manufacturing, construction and commissioning activities for the life cycle of the contract or work package in accordance with the overall Project schedule. You’ll ensure planning and delivery is in accordance with all safety, quality, time and cost parameters to meet the needs of the Project.

Experience of working on Civil Engineering Projects as a PC or Client – Experience of Heavy Civils, Enabling Earthworks, Main Civil Works, Tunneling.

• Define the work scope to be delivered within the contract or package of work, including interfaces with other programme elements.
• Ensure the List of Deliverables (LOD) related to the scope of work is delivered.
• Lead and manage on-site project activities, ensuring adherence to timelines and budgets.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive project objectives and milestones.
• Implement best practices in project management to optimise efficiency and quality.
• Oversee contractor and subcontractor activities, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
• Proactively identify and mitigate project risks, ensuring smooth project progression.

Proven experience as a Project Manager in large-scale heavy civil infrastructure projects/ground works projects (value size approx. minimum £20 mil plus).

• Excellent problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to challenges.
• Experience in managing contractors, consultants, and other advisors throughout large and complex construction projects in a regulated environment, including NEC or FIDIC contracts.
• Significant experience in the development of programmes and resource management.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills (Sizewell C has many internal and external stakeholders and interested parties with whom we must effectively engage and coordinate using positive dialogue).
• Experience with NEC contracts with multiprogram construction background.
• Detailed understanding of PWR design and experience in PWR operations.
• Intellectual capacity to deal with complex issues, ability to deliver contract scope within a fast-paced and changing environment.
• Experience at working in a heavily regulated environment.

It’d be great if you have a qualification in civil engineering, construction management, or a related field.

• Degree or chartered status in engineering or construction, physics or other related field.
• Good knowledge of CDM regulations.
• Project Management qualification (PRINCE2 or APM). Primavera P6.
• Valid CSCS & SMSTS card.

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

A full job description is available on application.

• 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.
• You will work in a dynamic, collaborative environment with a team that shares your commitment to safety, innovation, and excellence.

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