EDF Energy is a core part of the EDF Group, one of the largest energy companies in Europe with key business operations in the UK,.....
EDF Energy is a core part of the EDF Group, one of the largest energy companies in Europe with key business operations in the UK, France, Italy and Belgium. We're the UK’s largest producer of low-carbon electricity, the biggest supplier of electricity by volume in Great Britain, the largest supplier to British businesses and we employ more than 13,000 people. We operate nuclear, coal and gas power stations, wind farms, and combined heat & power plants. We have a focus on safe, dependable energy generation and an ethos of service excellence. We are playing a leading role in new nuclear build in the UK to secure a bright future for the combined business and its employees.
Sizewell C. The power of good for Britain.
Location: Sizewell C site.
Employment type: Permanent.
Employment basis: Full
- time. Salary: Competitive dependent on experience, plus bonus and other benefits.
Closing date: Wednesday 1st May.
The Opportunity
Are you looking for a career which is rewarding, at the cutting edge of project development and where you can really make a difference? Come and join our expanding Sizewell C (SZC) team and work on one of the most exciting and largest megaprojects in the UK, whilst being at the forefront of the UK’s climate change agenda and energy policy. Following on from the success of Hinkley Point C (HPC), the SZC Project is a nuclear new build project in Suffolk, which has obtained planning approval and Government financing support. The project has started construction and is now seeking private investment. When completed, it will provide dependable electricity to 6 million homes for 60 years, which along with renewables, will support Britain to achieve Net Zero by 2050.
We have a fantastic opportunity for several Senior Project Managers (and Project Managers) to spearhead the end-to-end delivery of Systems, Structures, and Components within our Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Commissioning framework for SZC.
This’ll be a pivotal role key to the success of SZC, and you’ll be joining the project at a vital time in its construction, with an opportunity to grow with the project.
The Role
Based on site and reporting directly to the Site Establishment Lead, you’ll play a pivotal role in providing direction and leadership for all activities associated with the full lifecycle delivery of assigned contracts.
You'll be responsible for managing a group of Project Managers, ensuring the successful delivery of a diverse scope of projects with capital values ranging from £100m to £500m.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Defining the work scope within contracts and packages, managing interfaces with other program elements.
- Securing necessary resources and maintaining SQEP (Suitably Qualified and Experienced Personnel) within the project team.
- Developing and executing effective execution strategies and plans aligned with the Programme Execution Plan (PEP).
- Driving delivery of contracts, ensuring safety, timeliness, budget adherence, and meeting technical requirements.
- Monitoring progress, identifying and resolving issues, managing risks, and facilitating resolution.
- Maintaining effective communication with stakeholders and reporting progress to senior management.
- Ensuring compliance with contractual requirements and applying principles of continuous improvement.
- Managing financial aspects, including reviewing contractor payment applications and applying Earned Value Management principles.What You'll Bring:
A track record of successfully delivering projects in complex, regulated environments, preferably within nuclear energy or similar sectors.
Experience in engineering design, contract management, procurement, cost control, and risk management.
Strong leadership and management skills, including stakeholder engagement and team management.
Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies such as APM Body of Knowledge and Prince 2.
Detailed understanding of EPR design and familiarity with NEC and FIDIC contracts.
Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
Chartered status in engineering, construction, or related field, with a degree qualification.
Knowledge of CDM Regulations and nuclear quality assurance practices.
Why Join Us:
Be part of a groundbreaking project that will shape the future of sustainable energy.
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Opportunities for professional growth and development.
Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
If the above sounds like you, then we’d love to hear from you!
A full job description is available on application.
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Power in Diversity
Sizewell C is a great place to work, where everyone is welcome.
To fulfil our commitment of doing the power of good for Britain, our ambition is to have a workforce which reflects and benefits the society we are part of and serve. Every worker on SZC, wherever they are, should help to create and experience the right environment where everyone on the team understands, respects and embraces diversity with a culture where everyone is treated with equal respect and are all given equal access to opportunities. By valuing the different points of view and experiences that having a diverse team brings, and by fostering an inclusive climate, we will create a great place to work and a more successful project.
We create the right environment where people feel able to bring their whole selves to work. Whilst working together there is mutual trust and appreciation created through the building of meaningful relationships with one another, aligned with our key values:
Respect: Value the rules and environment in which we operate
Positivity: Positively challenge poor quality and performance
Humility: Be open to other’s points of view and ideas, be willing to debate and to compromise
Solidarity: One team, working closely together and helping each other
Clarity: Communicate clearly and consistently
Everyone is able to get the most from their work and the workplace, and in return, give their best.
Competitive Salary and Benefits
We’re dedicated to offering flexible benefits that support our people across all aspects of their lives and we’re delighted to offer a range of benefits to support our employees’ physical, emotional and financial wellbeing.
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a market-leading company pension scheme, paid holidays and a range of flexible benefits, such as: a company incentive bonus plan, health cover, cycle to work scheme, discounts and employee pricing.
Please let us know if you’d like to discuss flexible working arrangements by highlighting this on your application.
